Are you looking to invest in marketing automation software, but not sure where to start? Look no further than this buyer’s checklist!

It requires more than just a feature comparison to help make the right decision for your business. Your selection should be based on the following:

• Your business processes
• Available resources
• Company goals
• Budget
• Integrations with your CRM and other key software

Buyer’s Checklist for Marketing Automation:

Your Goals

Can the platform help you get from A to B? And then to C?

Speed

How quickly can you get from start to value?

Ease of Use

Is the platform intuitive and easy to use?

Hidden Costs

What will it cost for strategic planning and implementation?

Integrations

How difficult will the integration be? Is it native or an API? Or is it development intensive? Will it take more than one day? One week?

Data Sync

Does the data sync automatically between the two systems, or must you do it manually?

Onboarding Vendors

Does the vendor’s onboarding program look appropriate for your team? Do they provide a dedicated team to help you?

Support

How much support is included, and for how long? What happens when it ends?

Platform Options

Does the platform have native integrations with Microsoft Power BI, Cisco WebEx, Litmus, and many more marketing tools?

Platform Support

Does the platform support account profiles that roll up all contact-level engagement data?

Your Resources

Some platforms require a full-time dedicated resource to keep the gears turning.

Your IT Access

Some platforms require ongoing attention from your IT department or other development resources.

So, You Think You Are Ready for Marketing Automation?