Introduction

A year on since Salesforce removed automated account fields, automated account logos, and the News component from Sales Cloud, users have had to adapt to a new reality. While some initially struggled with the loss of these built-in features, many have turned to third-party data enrichment solutions to fill the gap. Companies that relied heavily on these features have either resorted to manual updates or sought integrations with external platforms like LinkedIn to maintain data accuracy and sales intelligence.

What seemed like a setback at first has actually driven businesses to adopt more advanced and scalable enrichment solutions, offering greater accuracy, deeper insights, and better sales automation. In this blog, we’ll explore how integrating LinkedIn can not only replace these retired features but also enhance Salesforce Sales Cloud performance—turning this challenge into a growth opportunity.

Higher Levels of Accuracy

One of the major advantages of integrating LinkedIn data into Salesforce is the potential boost in data accuracy it provides. By enriching data from LinkedIn, which offers real-time information from company profiles, you can ensure that your data is always up to date. Unlike the legacy features that relied on limited news sources, LinkedIn provides the most recent and diverse news about a company. Additionally, you can access updated company logos and ensure accurate account names and fields. Accurate Salesforce data is crucial for enhanced sales productivity, improved reporting, and precise sales forecasting.

Additional Sales Intelligence

LinkedIn integration in Salesforce Sales Cloud goes beyond basic data enrichment. It offers a wealth of additional information that can greatly enhance prospecting and outreach efforts. For instance, by identifying the tech stack used by a company, you can tailor your sales pitch to highlight partnerships or integrations that align with their needs. Enrichment also provides valuable insights into contacts and leads, automatically identifying profiles that match your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), verifying business email addresses, and notifying you of role changes. This extra sales intelligence empowers your team to make informed decisions and engage with prospects more effectively.

Ability to Scale

Unlike the retired features, scalable data enrichment solutions for Salesforce Sales Cloud enable mass data updates. You can define batch updates for thousands of accounts and contacts within specified periods. This capability allows you to scale your data update efforts effortlessly, saving time and effort for your team. By automating the enrichment process, you ensure that your Salesforce data remains accurate and complete without manual intervention.

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Higher Salesforce Adoption

Integrating external data sources like LinkedIn brings the added benefit of increased Salesforce adoption. By consolidating all relevant data within Salesforce, users spend more time in the platform and minimize the need to switch between tools or data sources like LinkedIn Sales Navigator or Crunchbase. When Salesforce becomes the single source of truth for sales professionals, it improves efficiency, collaboration, and overall productivity. This mutually beneficial arrangement strengthens the organization's commitment to Salesforce as a central hub for all sales activities.

How to Choose the Right Enrichment Solution

When selecting a data enrichment solution, several key parameters should be considered:

1. Integration with Salesforce: Evaluate the integration capabilities. Some solutions may require lengthy setup processes, while others can be live within minutes.
2. Pricing vs. Value: Analyze the cost and ensure the solution provides significant ROI while aligning with your budget.
3. Data Types: Assess the breadth of data that can be brought natively into Salesforce. Look for a solution that offers comprehensive enrichment, covering a wide range of data points relevant to your sales processes to drive higher productivity.

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Conclusion

While the retirement of automated account fields, automated account logo features, and the News component may seem like a setback for Salesforce Admins and Sales Cloud users, it presents an opportunity to leverage data enrichment and elevate the quality and depth of Salesforce data. By integrating with data sources such as LinkedIn, companies can achieve higher levels of accuracy, gain additional sales intelligence, scale data enrichment efforts, and increase Salesforce adoption.

Ready to Take Your Salesforce Data to the Next Level? Salesforce may have retired automated account fields, logos, and the News component, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for outdated or incomplete data. With PipeLaunch, you can seamlessly integrate LinkedIn data into Salesforce, ensuring real-time accuracy, deeper sales intelligence, and scalable enrichment—all within your CRM.

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