### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Help Desk Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Help Desk Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Help Desk Software Articles [![Top 11 Free Help Desk Software for Small Businesses in 2024](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI115_Backlog_Images_%5BService_desk_vs_help_desk%5D_V1b.png "Top 11 Free Help Desk Software for Small Businesses in 2024")](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-free-help-desk-software) [ ### Top 11 Free Help Desk Software for Small Businesses in 2024 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-free-help-desk-software) Every growing business encounters a daily onslaught of support requests from potential and existing customers. Even the most elite customer support teams can be defeated by the endless inquiries. The results: missed emails, ignored phone calls, a million open tickets on the support spreadsheet, and a sharp decline in customer satisfaction. [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![What Is Automated Customer Service? (+ 4 Ways to Implement It)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI069_Backlog_Images-%5BAutomated_customer_service%5D_V1b.png "What Is Automated Customer Service? (+ 4 Ways to Implement It)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/automated-customer-service) [ ### What Is Automated Customer Service? (+ 4 Ways to Implement It) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/automated-customer-service) If you haven’t noticed, bots are taking over the world. [ ![Alexa Drake](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Alexa Drake") AD ](https://learn.g2.com/author/alexa-drake) by Alexa Drake [![Service Desk vs Help Desk: How to Tell Them Apart](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/business%20people%20group%20with%20%20headphones%20giving%20support%20in%20%20help%20desk%20office%20to%20customers,%20manager%20giving%20training%20and%20education%20instructions.jpeg "Service Desk vs Help Desk: How to Tell Them Apart")](https://www.g2.com/articles/service-desk-vs-help-desk) [ ### Service Desk vs Help Desk: How to Tell Them Apart ](https://www.g2.com/articles/service-desk-vs-help-desk) It bothers me when things don’t work the way they should. [ ![Zack Busch](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zack Busch") ZB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/zack-busch) by Zack Busch ## Help Desk Software Glossary Terms [![Self-Service Portal](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI599_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BSelf_Service_Portal%5D_V1a.png "Self-Service Portal")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/self-service-portal-definition) [Self-Service Portal](https://www.g2.com/glossary/self-service-portal-definition) Self-service portal is an online resource center visitors use to troubleshoot problems without a customer service representative. Learn about its benefits. by Holly Landis [![Live Chat](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI470_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BLive_Chat%5D_V1b.png "Live Chat")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/live-chat-definition) [Live Chat](https://www.g2.com/glossary/live-chat-definition) Live chat is a website tool that allows customers to chat with the company in real time. Learn more about live chat. its common features, and benefits. by Whitney Rudeseal Peet [![SLA management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/SLA_management.png "SLA management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/sla-management) [SLA management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/sla-management) SLA management is the process of ensuring that all the services and procedures of a business align with the service level agreement (SLA). Learn more about why SLA management is essential, the benefits it offers, and which best practices are appropriate for it. by Amal Joby ## Help Desk Software Discussions 0 Question on: RingCentral Contact Center [How good is RingCentral?](/discussions/how-good-is-ringcentral) How good is RingCentral? Great product Answered: Christopher Williams on May 9, 2023 I like it so much, I can connect pretty much with a lower speed of internet without sacrificing the quality of the call Answered: Gus Tellez on December 19, 2024 Comment deleted by user. Answered: Chris Manton-Maund on March 13, 2023 terrible Answered: Rick Burridge, LUTCF on June 29, 2026 [See more answers (3)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/how-good-is-ringcentral/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Zendesk for Customer Service [Is zendesk any good?](/discussions/is-zendesk-any-good) Is zendesk any good? For support teams, Zendesk Support is fantastic and will do everything you want it to do. Zendesk Support can not be easily adapted for use with other non-support teams. If you want a CRM that can be used by all teams (billing, legal, engineering, sales, etc.) along with your support team, Zendesk is not great for this. Answered: Amged Mansour on December 2, 2022 Short answer: Yes, with a few shortcomings. Longer answer: We use Zendesk for our help ticketing system in a K-12 school district and I find it effective in that regard, but I do have a few issues. Cons 1) I find the web interface not very attractive or user friendly and in some cases, unintuitive. 2) The mobile app, especially on an iPhone, is even harder to use and lacking features offered through the web interface. On iPad, I actually access Zendesk through a web browser instead of using the app. 3) Some functions are missing, like the ability edit notations that have been added to a help ticket. Pros 1) Customer interface is very customizable. 2) Realatively easy to automate many functions. 3) Support is fantastic. 4) The service is frequently updated, adding additional functionality. Answered: Frank Ippolito on December 2, 2022 It's the best! Makes Customer Support fun. The most effective way of managing customer interaction with a team. Answered: Pierre Clouthier on December 2, 2022 absolutely, time saver, easy to use. no need for another employees, saves time and money, and so EASY Answered: Carolyn Nikkanen on December 2, 2022 Zendesk is a great all in one platform where all your Support needs can live. From data & insights to the Support functionalities any B2C company needs, it’s all here! Answered: Ryan Kow on January 19, 2023 Yes, Zendesk is quite good at many things. It offers a clean intuitive UI. It allows members of the same team to know, in real time, who is viewing and/or working on specific tickets. It's easy to organize incoming emails and respond to them. The functions for macros and triggers is robust and intuitive. Reporting is the one area where Zendesk needs to improve to be a viable solution for large companies. But in terms of usability, intuitiveness, and modern design, I would take Zendesk over Salesforce any day. Answered: Ryan Flores on December 2, 2022 Yes, Zendesk can be great Answered: Nikki Lemberg on December 2, 2022 its pretty good Answered: Gil Zellner on December 3, 2022 Had a poor experience investing my money; it wasn't simple for me because I was scammed numerous times. Up until I came across Jeff, a recovery specialist, I had almost totally lost all of my money. He helped me, helped me get my funds refunded, and helped me all around. In just 4 days and with very little work, I was able to reclaim my cash. I'll give Jeff my utmost respect because he's sincere and honest on all counts,  and he helped me recover what I lost. Use WhatsApp to reach him right away if you need his assistance: +84 94 767 1524; email: jeffsilbert39@gmail.com. Answered: charles annod on January 19, 2023 [See more answers (8)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/is-zendesk-any-good/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Zoho Desk [Do you forsee combining Commerce and Desk in the near future?](/discussions/zoho-desk-do-you-forsee-combining-commerce-and-desk-in-the-near-future) No Answered: Yazhisai Kannan Chithra on November 30, 2022 Had a poor experience investing my money; it wasn't simple for me because I was scammed numerous times. Up until I came across Jeff, a recovery specialist, I had almost totally lost all of my money. He helped me, helped me get my funds refunded, and helped me all around. In just 4 days and with very little work, I was able to reclaim my cash. I'll give Jeff my utmost respect because he's sincere and honest on all counts,  and he helped me recover what I lost. Use WhatsApp to reach him right away if you need his assistance: +84 94 767 1524; email: jeffsilbert39@gmail.com. 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