The power of Social – Motion

Today’s consumers are increasingly turning to social media to find the information that influence their purchasing decisions, as well as share their own experiences with others. From marketing and sales to customer service, the entire experience is going digital, and the success of your brand hinges on how you build your own presence and engage in the social space.

Radian6 provides the leading social media monitoring and engagement platform for marketing, communications and customer support professionals. The company offers several products to enable organizations to get the most from their social media efforts.

With the use of Analysis Dashboard to uncover the top influencers and trends as well as which conversations are having an impact online. We can monitor and engage with your online community easily with the Engagement Console. We also can discover who is talking about you and derive more information from what they are saying with the Radian6 Insights platform.

The best part is to take the pulse of your brand on the social web quickly and easily with the Summary Dashboard. Much more is that it takes the power of Radian6 with Radian6 Mobile.

The product is solid – a flexible interface and what I believe is a unique enhancement with their engagement console (which builds workflow functionality into a TweetDeck-like interface). The price is also reasonable, although as with any paid tool you’d be well advised to consider it against the conversation volume you’re expecting.

For me, the people working at Radian6 are a big differentiator – both the support team, which is responsive and very helpful, but also the leadership who are accessible and open to ideas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqv_RuGxPqQ

[the complete guide] The G+ (Google +)

The Google+

The new Google+ will change the way sharing on the web like sharing in real life. In one go it looks another social media tool in the play ground but when I started working on the tool I was amazed to see the way it works.

Google + came with some interesting features like  + CIRCLES / + SPARKS / + HANGOUTS / + HUDDLE . However Google + is in a trial basis but I wish that this should behave like GOOGLE WAVE.

In just 3 weeks of it’s launching it is giving the tight competition to Facebook & Twitter. However Google + isn’t easy to understand and work. It contains lots of features like CIRCLES / SPARKS / HANGOUTS / HUDDLE which can confuses the users. Even advance users get confused with the features realased by G+.

SOME FACTS - However we should not forgot the biggest success in internet history which is ORKUT & YOU TUBE. Another fact is that we should also remember the biggest flops given by Google is BUZZ and GOOGLE WAVE.

Now I ask one question with myself only that why the hell I should waste my time to create the account on G+…

  • The clear UI. (User Interface). Google also integrates its other cloud products like Google Docs, Calender, Reader.
  • Level of engagement is high. The relationship between two people should not be visible completely. There should be some privacy.
  • I am using Facebook from year 2006, and I have seen many changes in the social media networking. But now I want something more….
  • I had a big friend & professional circle – video chat with more than 2 people.. amazing.. G+ hangouts.
Let’s talk about some of the power pack features of Google+
** CIRCLES - Understanding Circles is essential to mastering Google+. The search giant has opted not to let you simply “friend” your friends, like you do on Facebook, or “follow” different people as you would on Twitter. Instead, Google+ gives you more control over who sees your content.
Circles allows users to drag-and-drop their friends into different friend groups, which categorizes them.

** STREAM AND SHARING CONTENT - 
Updating your status is a snap — all you need to do is type some content in the “Share” box at the top of your stream and choose who to share it with.  In addition to text, you can share photos, videos, links and your location. Like Facebook, Google+ automatically detects the content of the links you share and allows you to choose a thumbnail from that link. – In short a power of FACEBOOK and TWITTER combined.

** SPARKS -
HowZZ ThaT !! Now what to share 1st on G+. Google every topic that suits you. But you can find out anything what suits you.

** HANGOUTS –
The killer app is here by G+. I believe the most strong feature available on net. It’s a big revolution – THE GROUP CHAT.. Maximum of 10 people can do video chat together. So check your hair and make sure your mic works…

** PHOTOS - G+ comes with a fully-built photo albums product, powered by the technology behind Picasa (also owned by Google). Well all I can say complete copy of Facebook photo tool…. copy cats.

** PRIVACY –
Profile and Privacy Tab is where can really dig deep into your privacy settings.

** MOBILE –
All I can say poor, I am still waiting for the activation code to enable it on my cell… So still waiting to figure out how it works on cell.
Hope this article helps you to learn bit about Google +….

Salesforce.com Videos

From today onwards I will be sharing the Salesforce.com videos; which will cover CONF / ADMIN / DEV / DATA videos. Today I am starting from CONF / ADMIN / DATA Migration Videos -

CONF –

  1. Beyond Go-Live: A Plan for Sustaining ROI with Salesforcehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uEbprmgSuo
  2. Beyond Sales: The Custom Cloud for Professional Serviceshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEtQ7ZZ3Mfc
  3. Building the Case for Electronic Signature-as-a-Servicehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4RKGqlI5TQ
  4. Call Tracking for Your Sales Analyticshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56aox4OeyF4
  5. Collaborative Innovation for Sustainabilityhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2D0cgxdzso
  6. Contact Center: Implementation Best Practiceshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwxbPSmBzZg
  7. Hands-On: Building Reports to Analyze Revenue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9AuWMfdlZc
  8. ICMI: Repositioning the Value of the Call Centerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8sjOZ7rfzU
  9. Introduction to Workflow and Approvals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khNQuqXrlpo
  10. Lead Management 101: Qualifying, Scoring, and Routing Your Leads for Successhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTlsjsaFhDQ
  11. Let’s Get It Started! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC4cE9VrcDk
  12. Managing Releases in the Cloud http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_J_mYlCDRc
  13. Optimizing Your Web Site for Maximum Lead Flowhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPyyyJUMYi4
  14. Report Builder Developer Preview (July 22, 2010) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT50ZU_AZhE
  15. Sales Cloud Integrationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IulPayTdZ0Q
  16. Spot Trends & Make Better Decisions: Advanced Analytic Snapshots http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raPZ43F0c0c
  17. The Top 10 Critical Service Metrics You Need to Know (#2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc74FcOkAuw
  18. Tips and Tricks for Release Management -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8FnQfQ_x0A
  19. Unleash Your Sales Cloud to Your Entire Businesshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-3yLABMaUY
  20. Welcome to the Future of High-Volume Call Centers: New Service Cloud Console - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZegYS6-9kDo

DATA MIGRATION –

  1. Data Done Right (#3)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK9MLazYf8Y
  2. Unlock Your Data with Advanced Analytics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnT2kCpCAbc

DEVELOPER / FORCE.COM  -

  1. Success in a Sandbox—Develop, Test, and Train in Salesforce Sandboxhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K1RnpSMieQ
  2. Force.com Webinar: Apex & Visualforce Controllershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNCDJFoN-3M
  3. Training Webinar: Stock up on new tips and tricks with Force.comhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nn2MX-e9xc
  4. Force.com Code for Business Logic, Triggers, and Controllershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEkcktOdJ_4
  5. Hands-On: An Introduction to Force.com Code (Apex)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5mYQNUIqNY
  6. A Practical Overview of Building Apps on Force.comhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88S4w4-wEm4
  7. Tech Talk Series: Introduction to Apex Codehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCiC_IULrxk
  8. Force.com Tech Talk Series: Apex Code Webinarhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl6fUQr3h1U
  9. A Practical Overview of Building Apps on Force.comhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88S4w4-wEm4
  10. Writing Secure Code on the Force.com Platform http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jJ1X-fhaB0
  11. Mastering Force.com Platform Serviceshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFu-n3ZPrMI

Recorded Session of DEV 401 & DEV 501 Training Sessions

You can find the sessions through Salesforce.com Training and Certification video post through iTunes. You can also find the series of sessions – Admin to Hero with Force.com

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=325668840

Download iTuneshttp://www.apple.com/itunes/

Migration of Standard Price and Price Books through Data Loader –

Exercise - Migration of Standard Price and Price Books through Data Loader.

In order to add a product to a price book in Salesforce through the Data Loader, there is a specific sequence that must be followed.

In this process, we will need to assign a standard price and unit price to the PricebookEntry . **Note – For this we need to do the migration 2 times.

Step – 1 First we need to link the Product to Standard Price; for that there are 4 major things which we require -

  • Product2ID - which refers to Product ID
  • PriceBook2 ID – refers to Standard Price Book ID.
  • List Price – referes to the prices associated with products in custom price books.
  • ISACTIVE - should be TRUE – this price is available to products.
  • Name - Product Name which is not required.

** Prepare the excel file given below – (Refer the Screenshot # 1.1)
Excel File
Step -2 Insert the data, and choose Price Book Entry(Pricebook Entry) in Data Loader. Make sure that you need to select the checkbox Show all Salesforce.com Objects.
[Refer the screen shot below]

Screen shot # 1.2
Price Book Entry

Step – 3 Auto match the fields to Columns (Refer screenshot 1.3) and push the data.
Screen shot # 1.3
Auto Map Fields

Step – 4 Once we have associated the Standard Pricebook Entry, now we need to associate the Price Book. For this we need to follow the above mentioned steps, its just we need to change the Pricebook2 ID which will be our Pricebook ID.

Validation Rule

Quick Tip – Validation rule don’t work when we use Quick Create. (to create the new account from the Opportunity) for that you need to write the trigger.

Image – 1

Image – 2
Lookup

How to Convert date/time value to a date value (remove time portion) in Excel

Question - How to Convert date/time value to a date value (remove time portion) in Excel.
Scenario - Running short of time
Task - Need to push the data in Salesforce.com through the help of Data Loader.
Error Message – Error converting value to correct data type: Date Conversion FAILED.

MS Excel Error

Solution – Here we have a date/time value in cell A1 and we’d like to remove the time portion from this value. In cell B1, we’ve entered the following formula:
=MONTH(A1) & “/” & DAY(A1) & “/” & YEAR(A1)

Then paste the value (using paste special) in next cell. (See the screenshot below) -

Paste Special

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