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Reside and Salesforce Ideas

Reside is a leader in the customization of salesforce.com and the integration of the Force.com platform to other applications.  Our wide range of capabilities, paired with extensive experience in Visualforce and Apex Code (as a salesforce.com consulting and implementation partner since 2004) - make us uniquely equipped to design and deliver Salesforce Sites. 

With more customized Salesforce Ideas experience than any other consulting partner (including work on several high-profile Ideas launches), our Ideas services deliver the greatest value for expertise paired with flexible engagement formats, streamlined implementation and cost-effective pricing. 

Take a look at our Salesforce Ideas offerings below, and then connect with Reside to get ideas working for your business!


The ABC's of Salesforce Ideas




Ideas.A (As-Is)®

Get ideas flowing by tapping into Salesforce CRM Ideas, right out-of-the-box.  Ideas As-Is® provides a great option for companies interested in rapid deployment and flexibility for future enhancements, without initial requirements for custom features or branded interface.

Qualifying the fit:

  • Ideas functionality will serve existing, internal salesforce.com licensed users.
  • A custom branded interface is not an initial business requirement.
  • Your company has a seasoned salesforce.com administrator.
    • If yes, this person may be able to implement Ideas themselves.
    • If no, Reside can assist to quickly get Ideas up and running. 

 

Ideas.B (Branded)®

All the standard functionality of Salesforce Ideas, perfectly matched to your brand and interface design standards.  Ideas Branded® offers the best of both worlds for businesses looking to implement the core Ideas features, while maintaining brand consistency and control. 

Qualifying the fit: 
  • Ideas functionality will serve internal or external customer audiences, or both.
  • Branded look and feel is key.



Ideas.C (Customized)®

Salesforce Ideas + branding + more.  How much more depends on your business requirements and goals.  From minor functionality tweaking to multi-platform integration and customization, Ideas Customized® is a perfect fit for companies who seek to deliver a totally unique – and highly integrated - user experience.

Qualifying the fit:

  • Ideas functionality will serve a public audience.
  • Single sign-on (SSO) is a requirement.
  • Branded look and feel is key.
  • Customization needs are specific.
  • Integration to other systems is desired.

Idea Portals that Drive Growth

What's the big idea behind idea portals? 

Reside's white paper explores the growing trend toward building online communities that engage audiences and generate ideas that drive business growth. 

Download the
white paper here (PDF).
Want a quick review?
    Executive Summary here.




Predicts:

60 percent of Fortune 1000
to use online communities
by 2010.

BUT...

"more than 50 percent of [these]
will fail to establish mutual purpose,
ultimately eroding customer
and company values."

Ensure the success
of your community.

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