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Detect Support Frustrations: Spot the Repeated Issues That Keep Customers Coming Back (Unhappily)

TL;DR: What this template does

This template surfaces recurring frustrations from support calls and chat logs.
Upload conversation data, and get a frustration report showing high-friction patterns, repeat questions, and system gaps — backed by customer quotes.

Why unresolved support pain erodes trust

Frustration is the signal before churn.

This template helps you uncover the conversations that signal confusion, broken processes, or help that just didn’t help.

Definition: Support frustration refers to repeated points of confusion, delay, or friction that customers experience when trying to get help — often hidden in patterns across multiple tickets or calls.

How does this template work?

Step 1: Upload Support Calls or Chats
  • Use live chat logs, ticket transcripts, or support recordings
  • Accepts audio, video, or text
  • Works best with 10+ calls across different users or channels
Step 2: Extract Themes — Service Design
  • AI detects tone, repeated complaints, wait-time mentions, and handoff issues
  • Tags pain points by process, tool, or topic
  • Highlights both emotional (frustration) and technical (failure) signals
Step 3: Output — Support Frustration Report
  • Clustered pain points with quotes
  • Ranked by frequency, sentiment, and resolution status
  • Downloadable summary for CX, support, and product teams

What benefits does this template provide?

BenefitDescriptionImpact
Frustration MappingIdentify what’s broken or unclear across support flowsReduce ticket volume + effort
Cross-Team AlignmentHelp product and support fix what customers hateLess reactive fire-fighting
Sentiment SignalsTrack emotional trends from support conversationsImprove customer perception
Escalation PreventionFix problems before they repeatIncrease first-contact resolution

How do different teams use this template?

Support Ops: Streamline common fixes
CX Managers: Reduce recurring complaints
Product Teams: Understand what breaks UX
CS Leaders: Flag experience gaps across the journey

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this with chatbots and live chat?

Yes — any conversation format is supported. The more unstructured language, the better the insight.

Does it work across different channels?

Absolutely. You can upload Zendesk logs, call center transcripts, Intercom exports — even WhatsApp if exported.

How fast is the output?

You’ll get your output within minutes of uploading.

What Teams Are Saying

“The tool helped us detect repeat support issues that were invisible in our helpdesk metrics. Now we fix root causes — not just close tickets.”


— Heather Theysohn, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

Ready to remove the friction your support team is forced to patch daily?