In marketing, gamification software applies common video game concepts (badges, achievements, points, leaderboards, etc.) to marketing strategies. Marketers use gamification software to improve customer loyalty, advocacy, and engagement. If a business is looking to incentivize its customers to perform certain tasks, such as sharing content or making a purchase, gamification software is a way to both track and reward that behavior.
Gamification software has multiple other uses in business contexts. Sales teams may leverage sales gamification software to promote healthy competition and serve as additional motivation for sales representatives. Gamification features can also be found in some employee engagement software and microlearning platforms. Gamification software can be used independently or it can integrate with other marketing tools, such as loyalty management software or brand advocacy software.
To qualify for inclusion in the Gamification category, a product must:
- Offer fully customizable gamification solutions designed to enhance marketing campaigns
- Track or allow for the input of certain behaviors
- Allocate rewards such as points or badges
- Provide analytics to track behaviors and successful users
- Have either a public or private leaderboard function