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Bookmarked explores the art & craft of knowledge bases and customer support while delving into the lives of the people behind them.

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Hear about the companies using HelpDocs to change the world. From medical software to educational robots—they all have a story to tell.

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We delve into the world of knowledge bases and customer support to try to figure out how to create a better support experience for our customers.

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Personal stories, remote work, and a lot of emoji. We open up about what we’re doing and how we’re feeling so you get to know us a little better.

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Read about the latest updates to the HelpDocs platform right here. From features to fixes and everything in between, we'll give you a roundup.

Choosing Between Machine and Manual Translations for Your Knowledge Base
Knowledge Bases

Choosing Between Machine and Manual Translations for Your Knowledge Base

Discover the pros and cons of both machine and manual translations for your Knowledge Base. Is it better to invest in accurate translations or publish quickly?

Should You Use a Knowledge Base for Your Product Updates?
Knowledge Bases

Should You Use a Knowledge Base for Your Product Updates?

Using a Knowledge Base for product updates isn't clear-cut. Learn whether you should consider it or use alternative products.

Empower Your Customers: Options for Building a Self-Service Stack That Delights Your Users
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Empower Your Customers: Options for Building a Self-Service Stack That Delights Your Users

Learn about different types of self-service support, including proactive methods like video series and reactive methods like Knowledge Bases to build your self-serve stack.

January 2024 Product Updates
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January 2024 Product Updates

Our first product release of 2024 includes a better code editor, anonymous IPs by default, and exporting to Microsoft Word.

Optimizing Your Knowledge Base for Mobile
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Optimizing Your Knowledge Base for Mobile

Learn why mobile optimization of your Knowledge Base is crucial to connect with your customers wherever they are.

Championing Your Knowledge Base During Company Meetings
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Championing Your Knowledge Base During Company Meetings

Learn how to effectively advocate for your company's Knowledge Base during meetings and ensure it stays accurate and up-to-date.

How to Get Your Knowledge Base in Order for the New Year
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How to Get Your Knowledge Base in Order for the New Year

Learn how to prepare and optimize your Knowledge Base for the New Year with this comprehensive guide. Streamline processes, enhance user experience, and reduce support burden.

Utilizing Your Knowledge Base for Exceptional Customer Support During the Holiday Season
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Utilizing Your Knowledge Base for Exceptional Customer Support During the Holiday Season

Get ready for the holiday season with proactive support! Learn how to manage customer expectations during the festive period with our helpful tips.

Preparing Your Knowledge Base for Increased Holiday Traffic
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Preparing Your Knowledge Base for Increased Holiday Traffic

Maximize self-serve support during holidays with a fine-tuned Knowledge Base. Learn strategies to reduce support tickets, analyze traffic patterns & create seasonal content

Learning to Take Time Off Support Emails During the Holiday Period
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Learning to Take Time Off Support Emails During the Holiday Period

During the pandemic my mental health took a hit. Here's why and how it led me to taking more time off, especially during the festive period.

How User Research Can Influence Your Help Documentation
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How User Research Can Influence Your Help Documentation

Learn how user research can transform your Knowledge Base. Discover the perks, methods, and how to use insights to improve your documentation.

How to Successfully Onboard Technical Writers for Your Knowledge Base
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How to Successfully Onboard Technical Writers for Your Knowledge Base

The road to successfully onboarding a technical writer can be challenging—especially if you're not one yourself. Here are some tips on why and how to make it happen.

November 2023 Product Updates
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November 2023 Product Updates

We released a new Leaderboard feature this month, added more customization options, and provided greater export control.

The Surprising Upsides of a Customer Support Spam Incident
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The Surprising Upsides of a Customer Support Spam Incident

HelpDocs' support email account was eerily quiet for a whole week. Until I found out that our customers' emails had been in the spam folder. Here's the lessons I learned.

Choosing the Right Approach: Embedding, Linking, or Widgetizing Your Knowledge Base Content within Your App
Knowledge Bases

Choosing the Right Approach: Embedding, Linking, or Widgetizing Your Knowledge Base Content within Your App

You've created your Knowledge Base but the uptake is lagging behind. Find out three different ways to boost adoption and create help everyone uses.

Why We're Switching from GIFs to Video Inside Our Knowledge Base Articles
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Why We're Switching from GIFs to Video Inside Our Knowledge Base Articles

You might notice a few more videos if you've looked at our Knowledge Base recently. Here's why we're switching from GIFs to video and the process involved.

Going With the Flow: Leveraging Documentation to Speed Up Customer Support Ticket Replies
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Going With the Flow: Leveraging Documentation to Speed Up Customer Support Ticket Replies

Discover how to reduce customer ticket reply time by leveraging your company Knowledge Base. Learn best practices for faster issue resolution times.

The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your First Knowledge Base Article
Knowledge Bases

The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your First Knowledge Base Article

Creating your first Knowledge Base article can feel like a giant hurdle. Have no fear—we're here to help you get started. Read on to learn how to go from zero to KB hero.

Optimizing Your Knowledge Base Search
Knowledge Bases

Optimizing Your Knowledge Base Search

Discover tips for optimizing Knowledge Base searches. Learn how categorizing a Knowledge Base makes search easier and avoid common issues with proper optimization.

Providing Concise & Impactful Answers Using Knowledge Base Best Practices
Knowledge Bases

Providing Concise & Impactful Answers Using Knowledge Base Best Practices

To create a successful Knowledge Base, it's important to have clear organization, accurate information, and team involvement. A search function and training for effective documentation can also help. This resource can benefit both employees and customers.

The Art of Managing Freelance Technical Writers for Your Knowledge Base
Knowledge Bases

The Art of Managing Freelance Technical Writers for Your Knowledge Base

Hiring in-house technical writers can be tough, so why not support freelancers? Here's how to loop in experts to ensure your Knowledge Base shines.

Creating Calm & Consistency With a Knowledge Base Style Guide
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Creating Calm & Consistency With a Knowledge Base Style Guide

Learn why carving out time to create a style guide for your Knowledge Base can help you maintain a consistent, on-brand, helpful set of guides for your users.

June 2023 Product Updates
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June 2023 Product Updates

Text editor improvements and a new billing portal are just some improvements this June. Read the full post to see all the updates.

A Few Life Lessons Mario Kart Items Taught Me
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A Few Life Lessons Mario Kart Items Taught Me

There's something relaxing about taking half an hour to sit down and play a bit of Mario Kart. It occurred to me that the items in the game have some hidden meanings.

How to Create a Seamless External and Internal Knowledge Base Experience
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How to Create a Seamless External and Internal Knowledge Base Experience

Creating a great documentation experience for your customers and team is tricky. Here's our insight into how to make it as simple as possible.

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