What Is Salesforce Experience Cloud?

Salesforce Experience Cloud (formerly Community Cloud) is a digital experience platform (DXP) that enables businesses to create branded websites, portals, and mobile apps for customers, partners, and employees. Built on Salesforce Customer 360, it extends CRM capabilities to external users, fostering collaboration, self-service, and personalized engagement.

Key Features

✔ Custom Digital Experiences – Build branded portals, help centers, and microsites.
✔ Real-Time Collaboration – Connect teams, partners, and customers via Chatter, Slack, and forums.
✔ Self-Service Tools – Empower users with knowledge bases, case management, and account access.
✔ AI-Powered Personalization – Tailor content using Einstein AI recommendations.
✔ Salesforce CMS Integration – Manage and publish content across all digital touchpoints.
✔ Security & Compliance – Advanced role-based permissions, SSO, and data encryption.

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Experience Cloud vs. Community Cloud

• 2010: Salesforce launched Chatter for internal collaboration.
• 2014: Introduced Community Cloud for external portals.
• 2021: Rebranded to Experience Cloud, expanding beyond communities to full digital experiences.

Today, Experience Cloud powers over 2,000 businesses, including Glassdoor, Poshmark, and Goodreads, with 50M+ active users and 10M+ monthly visits.

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What Can You Build with Experience Cloud?

1. Customer Portals

• Self-service account management
• Case tracking & support ticketing
• Personalized product recommendations

Example: An eCommerce brand lets customers track orders, process returns, and access loyalty rewards.

2. Partner Communities

• Lead & deal registration
• Co-selling & training portals
• Real-time performance analytics

Example: A beverage company collaborates with distributors via a centralized partner hub.

3. Employee Hubs

• Internal knowledge bases
• HR onboarding & IT support portals
• Remote team collaboration

Example: A global company streamlines HR policies and training in a single portal.

4. Industry-Specific Solutions

• Healthcare: Secure patient data portals
• Real Estate: Property listings with map integrations
• Nonprofits: Donor engagement platforms

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Experience Cloud Uses

Plan	Best For
Customer Community	Basic customer support portals
Customer Community Plus	Advanced self-service & analytics
Partner Relationship Mgmt	Channel sales & partner collaboration
External Apps	Fully custom portals & apps

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Why Choose Experience Cloud?

✅ 32% higher customer satisfaction (Salesforce report)
✅ Faster case resolution & reduced support costs
✅ Seamless Salesforce integration (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Slack)
✅ Drag-and-drop customization with Experience Builder

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Next Steps?

Experience Cloud is a game-changer for digital engagement—but implementation requires expertise.

🚀 Need help? Our certified Salesforce consultants can:

• Customize & deploy your portal
• Migrate from legacy systems
• Optimize for maximum ROI

📩 Let’s build your ideal digital experience! Contact Us Today

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Final Verdict

Salesforce Experience Cloud is the #1 platform for secure, scalable, and engaging digital experiences. Whether for customers, partners, or employees, it transforms how businesses connect.

Ready to elevate your digital presence? Let’s talk!