Salesforce products explained

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 the time and effort of repeatedly Google-ing said questions, we’ve created the library below, telling you 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 a solution designed for businesses that sell to other businesses, making it easier for their customers to buy online. It offers a streamlined experience,...

What is Marketing Cloud?

Salesforce Marketing Cloud is the umbrella name for the Marketing Cloud portfolio of marketing software. Generally, these are designed to help businesses engage with their customer...

What is Marketing Cloud Engagement?

Marketing Cloud Engagement is a part of the Salesforce Marketing Cloud umbrella of products, that focuses on creating and managing customer journeys. It allows businesses to automa...

What is Pardot?

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

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