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Salesforce AppExchange Success Blueprint

By : Jakub Stefaniak
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Salesforce AppExchange Success Blueprint

By: Jakub Stefaniak

Overview of this book

Are you ready to turn your million-dollar ideas into reality? Salesforce AppExchange Success Blueprint is your ultimate guide to becoming a successful ISV partner and publishing your Salesforce applications on the AppExchange. This book covers every facet of the application development process, from the initial partnership establishment to smoothly preparing for security review and managing app releases. Packed with real-world examples, case studies, and detailed guides, it’ll help you master AppExchange development. Throughout this experience, you’ll discover how to create customer-centric applications that seamlessly integrate with external systems, ensuring a frictionless user experience. You’ll also navigate the intricate process of preparing for security reviews and managing app releases. In addition, you’ll delve into the critical realm of business strategy, addressing essential elements such as maximizing profitability, achieving operational excellence, leveraging analytics to make data-driven decisions, and effectively handling technical debt to maintain your app's robustness and scalability. By the end of this journey, you’ll possess a deep understanding of AppExchange development from both technical and business standpoints, making you well-prepared to excel in the Salesforce ecosystem. Let's embark on this exciting path together!
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Part 1:Setting the Stage
5
Part 2:Building Blocks
9
Part 3:Delivering Value
13
Part 4:Scaling for Success

Reviewing and revising your pricing plan

As you already know, pricing your AppExchange app is a complex, ongoing process, similar to assembling a piece of IKEA furniture. It’s not a one-off task, but a recurring one that requires regular adjustments to align with your evolving business strategy and the competitive landscape. This involves revisiting your pricing strategy, which can be likened to adding a fresh coat of paint or tightening a few screws on your IKEA furniture.

Actively seek customer feedback about your app’s pricing, value, and overall satisfaction. This can be done through surveys, customer interviews, or monitoring online reviews and social media discussions. For instance, if users find your pricing structure too complicated, consider simplifying it.

Keep an eye on changes in the competitive landscape, including new entrants, competitor pricing changes, and market trends. If new competitors enter the market with similar offerings at lower prices...