[ VBOUT Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/vbout/reviews) [ VBOUT Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/vbout/reviews) # VBOUT Features ##### ## Platform (15) Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Workflow Capability Automates a process that requires a series of steps that typically require intervention by a several different users. Administrators can write rules to determine who and when a user needs to complete a step. Also includes notification of users when they need to take action. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Sandbox / Test Environments Allows administrators to easily develop and test changes to the CRM deployment. After changes are made admins can easily migrate the changes into the "live" or "production" environment. Document & Content Mgmt. Allows consuming, publishing and editing content from a central interface. Content management for CRM systems might include presentations, documents, images and other related electronic files. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Output Document Generation Allows administrators to create templates that enable users to quickly generate dynamic documents in various formats based on the data stored in the application. Customization System provides sufficient customization to meet business requirements Workflow Capability Automates a process that requires a series of steps that typically require intervention by a several different users. Administrators can write rules to determine who and when a user needs to complete a step. Also includes notification of users when they need to take action. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Sandbox / Test Environments Allows administrators to easily develop and test changes to the CRM deployment. After changes are made admins can easily migrate the changes into the "live" or "production" environment. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Output Document Generation Allows administrators to create templates that enable users to quickly generate dynamic documents in various formats based on the data stored in the application. Show More ##### ## Sales Force Automation (9) Contact & Account Management Store and retrieve information associated to customer contacts and accounts. Track company-wide communication and information about contacts and accounts. Partner Relationship Mgmt. (PRM) Manage partners by tracking channel partner leads and sales opportunities. Provide a partner portal to collaborate with channels on sales opportunities and to share product, pricing, quoting, ordering, and training information Opportunity & Pipeline Mgmt. Manage sales opportunities through their lifecycle from lead to order. Track stages, values, and probabilities of close. Manage sales pipelines by individual sales rep, team, region, and company-wide. Task / Activity Management Manage and track tasks and activities. Assign due dates and integrate to calendars to manage daily schedules and priorities. Territory & Quota Management Assign and manage sales quotas and territories. Track progress against quotas. Change as needed. Desktop Integration Allows users to sync their Email, Calendar and Contact tools with their CRM system. Includes Microsoft Outlook and Google integration. Product & Price List Management Enter product/part numbers and manage the prices associated with them. Typically functionality allows users to add products and prices to opportunities and quotes if these modules are provided within the same system. Quote & Order Management Allows users to create a quote to be provided to a customer that contain at least products, prices and associated discounts. Order management allows users to process orders that contain products, prices and associated discounts. Customer Contract Management Management of contracts made with customers. Contract management includes negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions, as well as documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise during its implementation or execution. Show More ##### ## Marketing Automation (4) Email Marketing Allows users to send email to contacts in bulk. Common features include: Built in Email templates, social media integration, Subscriber list management, sign up forms, success rate reports, AB testing and auto-responders. Campaign Management Optimizes the process for organizations to develop and deploy multiple-channel marketing campaigns to target groups or individuals and track the effect of those campaigns, by customer segment, over time. Lead Management Allows users to manage and track leads though a process. The lead process typically involves steps such as: 1. Lead Generation, 2. Customer Inquiry, Inquiry Capture, Lead Filtering, Lead Grading, Lead Distribution and Lead Qualification. Marketing ROI Analytics Enables analysis of effectiveness of an organizations various marketing activities Show More ##### ## Customer Support (5) Case Management Tracks issues/help requests reported by customers through the resolution process. Customer Support Portal Provides a convenient way for customers to get answers to inquiries, post service issues, place orders, view order histories, and gain access to other information contained in the knowledge base. Knowledge Base Information repository that provides a means for information to be collected, organized, shared, searched and utilized. Allows customers to get answers to common questions. Call Center Features Allows customer support professionals access to all information required to support the customer including customer information, case history and related customer social activity. Common features include: call recording, analytics, workforce management, call script management, and compliance management. Support Analytics Enables analysis of customer support activities to optimize customer support professionals, processes and tools. Show More ##### ## Integration (6) Data Import & Export Tools Ability to input, modify and extract data from the application in bulk through a structured file. Integration APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Breadth of Partner Applications To what extent are there partner applications readily available for integrating into this product? Partner applications typically provide complementary, best of breed functionality not offered natively in this product. Data Import & Export Tools Ability to input, modify and extract data from the application in bulk through a structured file. Integration APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Breadth of Partner Applications To what extent are there partner applications readily available for integrating into this product? Partner applications typically provide complementary, best of breed functionality not offered natively in this product. Show More ##### ## Mobile & Social (3) Social Collaboration Features Enables multiple users to interact by sharing information to achieve a common goal. Social collaboration focus's on the identification of groups and collaboration spaces in which messages are explicitly directed at the group and the group activity feed is seen the same way by everyone Social Network Integration Use public social networks to listen and engage with customers. Allows users to filter what’s important and respond quickly. Often this functionality allows questions and requests from customers on social networks to case management. Mobile User Support Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. Show More ##### ## Reporting & Analytics (8) Reporting Enables reporting of all data contained within the system. Typically contains standard reports as well as the ability to create ad-hoc reports. Dashboards An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of an organization’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance Forecasting Enables projection of sales revenue, based on historical sales data, analysis of market surveys and trends, and salespersons' estimates. Basic Reporting Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards to measure leads by source/campaign/month, email performance, landing page performance, and web and social activity. Create report subscriptions that can automatically send updates to your team and executives. Web Analytics Track which pages prospects and customers visit and how often they come back. Capture the history in database for lead scoring and sales intelligence. Use anonymous company look-up to identify anonymous visitors. Send alerts to sales reps of which of their prospects and customers web activity. ROI Analytics Measure leads, prospects generated, pipeline, revenue, investment, and ROI by marketing channel or program. The result is that you can see which marketing investments are generating the greatest return and get visibility into how marketing budget should be allocated going forward. Revenue Analytics Analyze how leads flow through the funnel by measuring stage to stage conversion rates and velocity. Allocate pipeline and revenue credit among all the marketing activities that have successfully touched an opportunity as it moves through the pipeline. SEO / Keyword Analytics Monitor and track how you rank for relevant keywords on major search engines and compare your overall performance to competitors. Show More ##### ## Email Marketing (4) Building and Personalizing Emails Create and design emails with an editor; manage templates; personalize dynamically Sending Outbound Emails Create targeted lists, schedule and manage bulk email sending. Manage Email Deliverability Ensure inbox delivery. Includes opt-in management, bounce handling, unsubscribe processing, suppression lists, email preview, spam checking, link validation, and delivery monitoring. Automated Email Responses Set up automated nurturing emails based on events, online activities, and lead scores Show More ##### ## Online Marketing (5) Landing Pages and Forms Build customized landing pages and lead capture forms for specific marketing campaigns to maximize conversion and to capture the right qualifying information. Dynamic Content Dynamically customize emails, forms, and landing pages for specific segments of customers and prospects. A/B Testing Test alternate versions of emails, landing pages, and forms. Learn what works, maximize response rates, and increase conversion. Mobile Optimized Support mobile-optimized emails, online forms, and landing pages. Search Tracking and Optimization Track performance of keywords and links in major search engines. Measure search rankings and performance. Improve page-level SEO with tools to diagnose and improve page performance. Integrate with Google AdWords. Show More ##### ## Lead Management (8) Marketing Lead Database A marketing lead database is the system of record for your most important marketing asset: your leads and contacts. Includes a view of all marketing interactions between each prospect and your company, including website visits, email clicks, scoring changes, and data updates/history. Data Quality Management Data quality consists of deduplication, cleansing, and appending your marketing database. Segmentation Segment your database and build list of target leads and contacts. Filter on demographic and company attributes (title, company size, location) as well as behavioral filters and CRM information. Lead Scoring and Grading Automatically qualify and score leads based on demographics as well as prospect online behaviors, including recency and frequency. Assign your own weights to determine lead scores for prioritization. Lead Nurturing Automate drip marketing campaigns that send relevant messages over time, based on prospect behaviors and pre-defined campaign steps. Online Behavior Tracking Track which emails a prospect opens and clicks, what web-pages they visit, what keywords they use, even what they say on social networks. Automated Alerts and Tasks Create tasks automatically and provide real-time sales alerts over email, RSS or mobile device. CRM Lead Integration Sync lead, contact, account, and opportunity information with your CRM system. Show More ##### ## Campaign Management (4) Program Management Manage marketing campaigns and programs across multiple channels, including online ads, video campaigns, mobile, virtual events, and social media. Create and optimize program assets such as landing pages, emails, campaigns, and lists. Track program objectives, results, and costs to assess the program ROI. Event / Webinar Marketing Streamline the entire event process, including personalized invitations, registration, reminders, and post-event follow-up. Integrate with online meeting tools like WebEx, Adobe Connect, GoToWebinar. Calendaring Maintain a marketing calendar across multiple groups. Manage the calendar for the entire marketing department, from promotions to content to PR. Budgeting Manage all aspects of marketing investments, including assigning top-down budgets to various groups and divisions, planning marketing spending across programs, tracking open-to-spend, ensuring budget compliance, coordinating work-flows and permissions, and reconciling plans with actual invoices. Show More ##### ## Social (5) Social Listening Monitor what leads and contacts say on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, blogs, and online communities. Incorporate into your lead and customer DB and use social insights to segment prospects. Trigger campaigns, and update lead scores. Social Sharing Add intelligent social share buttons to your campaigns and content. Track who is sharing your content and driving conversions. Social Campaigns Schedule automated posts to one or more social accounts; use or integrate with URL shortening services; and measure likes, comments, replies, and retweets. Social Media Engagement Social apps including polls, sweepstakes, and referral programs can enhance audience engagement. Include these on your website, landing pages, Facebook pages, and emails. Social Media Advertising Amplify brand and community stories; Reach customers by social profile and activity; Optimize social ad campaigns in real-time Show More ##### ## Social Management (7) Social Analytics Reports on the performance of social media posts and campaigns. Social Publishing Allows the creation, management, and scheduling of content to be shared across social media channels. Campaign Optimization Identifies trends in social media campaigns, such as optimal posting times, to improve performance. Social Engagement Centrally manages social media content and conversations across multiple social channels. Social Ads Provides features for managing and optimizing paid advertisements across social channels. Campaign Planning Allows for categorizing or grouping individual posts to streamline social media marketing campaigns. Hashtag Capabilites Monitor hashtags, their trends, and analytics across all social media platforms Show More ##### ## Reports & Dashboards (4) Report Customizability Allows user flexibility into manipulating and digging deeper into the data that is provided through the tool. Report Exporting Allows users to export reports from the product into an .xsl, .csv, or .pdf file. Scalability Allows marketer to add, track, and measure a multitude of social media accounts. White Label Offers a white labeling service for agencies or resellers to customize platform branding. Show More ##### ## Social Analytics (7) Competitor Analysis Gathers and compares social data from competitors to help keep tabs on competition and benchmark progess in the social sphere. Follower Analysis Analyzes and illustrates follower information such as demographics, location, interests, etc. Post Performance Tracks how much engagement (views, likes, favorites, retweets, comments, etc.) each piece of content receives to highlight which types of content resonate best with the target audience. Paid Campaign Tracking Tracks and measures the success of paid advertising initiatives run on social media sites. Attribution Ties social activity to business results such as leads, conversions, and sales. Hashtag Analytics Analyzes the performance of hashtags and identifies popular or trending hashtags. Sentiment Analysis Uses AI to accurately assess the sentiment of social media content based on keywords and phrases. Show More ##### ## Content & Collaboration (6) Content Calendar Enables users to visualize all scheduled social campaigns and content in a timeline or calendar. Content Library Allows users to upload and publish brand content from a shared library. Shared Inbox Collects all customer messages and inquiries from multiple social channels and delivers them to a unified inbox. Approval Workflows Automates the content approval process to ensure social posts are approved by managers or clients before publishing. Users and Permissions Allows administrators to assign permissions for different users or teams to access certain platform features. Content Creation Provides features for creating or editing social media assets. Show More ##### ## Page Customization (4) Drag and Drop Allows users to drag and drop items and content to customize their site's look. Templates Provides ready-made templates for simplified landing page creation. Advanced Customization Allows users to edit a page's HTML or CSS code, or add custom code. Content Library Allows users to upload and manage content such as photos, videos, and audio. Show More ##### ## Page Optimization (4) A/B Testing Enables users to test changes to a page by administering the change to a portion of visitors and measuring conversion. Mobile Responsive Creates mobile responsive pages for optimized viewing on mobile devices. Web Analytics Gives users insight into unique pageviews, conversions, visitor location and device type, etc. SEO Optimizes content to increase search engine result rankings. Show More ##### ## Integrations (3) E-Commerce Integration Integrates with e-commerce platforms. Email Marketing Integration Integrates with email marketing providers to share captured lead data. Domain Integration Allows companies to connect landing pages to their existing domain. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (2) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Landing Page Builders (1) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - CRM (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Marketing Automation (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Social Media Management (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics (5) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Constant Contact Advanced Automation](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc63bcf74173270f8007613ccba51fcb/constant-contact-advanced-automation.svg "Constant Contact Advanced Automation") Constant Contact Advanced Automation 4.4/5(960) ](https://www.g2.com/products/constant-contact-advanced-automation/reviews) [ ![HubSpot Marketing Hub](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4197737e447f044e17be1a5ebb4ba193/hubspot-marketing-hub.svg "HubSpot Marketing Hub") HubSpot Marketing Hub 4.4/5(14,863) ](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-marketing-hub/reviews) [ ![ActiveCampaign](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/be9e1369027bd58113f937595c7fbdf0/activecampaign.svg "ActiveCampaign") ActiveCampaign 4.4/5(14,721) ](https://www.g2.com/products/activecampaign/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/vbout/competitors/alternatives) ## Technology Glossary Features View full feature definition View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms. 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