Pardot is a marketing automation platform built on Salesforce. Pardot allows seamless integration with Salesforce CRM, eliminating the need for separate marketing automation tools to connect to the CRM. This integration mitigates the risk of clients needing additional email marketing licenses. Pardot is implemented directly within the Salesforce platform, serving as an extra layer that connects to the CRM database for leads, contacts, and salespeople. This enables salespeople to manage email communications effectively. Pardot is part of the Salesforce package and cannot be purchased separately; it is an integrated layer that works with Salesforce CRM.
Pardot directly integrates with CRM, specifically Salesforce, which has an excellent R&D team. They are heavily investing in data cloud and AI. Pardot's analytics are superior to many other platforms. While I may not know all the details about data configuration, Pardot simplifies the process of identifying leads and contacts who have shown interest. You don't need to run reports manually; Pardot creates beautiful dashboards with its built-in AI, called iStream AI, which provides comprehensive insights.
For example, if you want to email your subscribers, Pardot includes a send-time optimization feature. This feature is available in both Salesforce marketing tools and Pardot. It analyzes subscribers' behavior to determine the best time to send emails. For instance, if I typically open emails at 9 AM, Pardot will send me emails in the morning. The send time will be adjusted accordingly if you usually check your emails in the evening. Based on historical click and open metrics, Pardot's AI and machine learning will determine the optimal send time for each user.