The Ultimate Marketing Automation Checklist for Buyers
Need help writing a marketing automation software requirements document? We’re here to help! This free marketing automation platform scorecard template can help you compare products so you can make the right decision for your marketing team.
Check out this list of 26 key marketing automation requirements, brought to you by buyers who have been through the process before. It will show you the most important areas to consider, and help you determine your minimum requirements.
Common Marketing Automation Requirements for Businesses
Feature Set
- Landing pages
- Emails
- Automation
- Lead Scoring
- Dynamic Web Content
- SEO/PPC Integration
- Social Integration
- Segmentation/Lists
- Nurture Campaigns
Ease of Use
- Landing Page (LP) Editor
- Email Editor
- Set-up and config
- Single-source log-in
- Access to Templates
Support
- Global
- Paid vs. Free / Quality
- Agency Support
- Implementation
Training
- Paid vs. Free
- Breadth
- Depth
Price
- Price
- Terms
Adoption
- Number of Companies using this product
- User Experience
- Quality of Account Management
Marketing Automation Platform Scorecard Template
We also have a free template for evaluating vendors based on your selection criteria. It was compiled by Daniel Englebreston, an experienced marketing technologist. He’s an expert contributor to the TrustRadius community. Thanks, Daniel!
Use the scorecard to compare the products on your shortlist head-to-head. That way you can pick the right option for your organization based on your requirements. It includes an empty template for you to fill in, as well as an example scorecard for an evaluation of three leading marketing automation products.
Get your free copy of the template here.
The Right Marketing Automation Software for You
Not sure about your requirements, but still want to see how marketing automation compare? Read our free Buyer’s Guide to Marketing Automation Software. It covers Adobe Campaign, Oracle Eloqua, Marketo, Pardot, Act-On, HubSpot, and SharpSpring, plus more tips for marketing automation buyers.
