Salesforce glossary

You’re not the first and you won’t be the last person to wonder how Salesforce products differ from each other, what their current names are, and which may be the best fit for your business.

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What's what in Salesforce?

The Salesforce ecosystem has seen many changes over the years, thanks to software acquisitions, new product launches, and platforms undergoing name changes as they evolve. Plus, across the full portfolio, there are hundreds of features to get your head around!

It’s no wonder customers are searching basic questions like ‘What is Salesforce Platform?’, ‘What is Pardot?’, ‘What is Salesforce Sales Cloud?’, ‘What is Journey Builder?’.

To save you time, we’ve created the library below, explaining exactly what’s what in Salesforce. You can filter by business function, product, or simply sort by A-Z. You can also hit the search box to find specific terms you’re confused about.

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What is B2B Commerce?

Salesforce B2B Commerce is an e-commerce solution designed specifically for business-to-business purchasing. Unlike consumer retail platforms, B2B Commerce supports features such a...

What is Experience Cloud?

Salesforce Experience Cloud is Salesforce’s platform for building connected digital experiences such as customer portals, partner portals, help centres, and community forums. These...

What is Marketing Cloud?

Salesforce Marketing Cloud is not one single tool. It is the broader name for Salesforce’s marketing portfolio, which includes multiple products built for different marketing needs...

What is Marketing Cloud Engagement?

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement is one of the core products within the Salesforce Marketing Cloud portfolio. It focuses on customer engagement and journeys, enabling business...

What is Pardot?

Pardot is Salesforce’s primarily B2B marketing automation platform, now called Marketing Cloud Account Engagement.

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