Inside AppExchange for Consulting Partners

AppExchange is the leading enterprise cloud marketplace that connects Salesforce customers to our partner ecosystem. It is the go-to destination for customers to find all the third-party solutions and consultants needed to solve their business challenges in any department and industry. With over 65,000 certified consultant professionals, 90,000+ peer reviews, and 7 million customer installs to help solve any business challenge, the AppExchange listing is your virtual storefront and the best way to find and close new business.

In addition to your promoting your expertise via a consulting listing, accelerate your business through solution development. Extend your AppExchange impact with Lightning Apps, Lightning Bolts, Flows, and Components.

Explore this page to learn how you can differentiate yourself and further promote your expertise on AppExchange.

Learn how to create the perfect AppExchange listing >

In addition to your Apps, Bolts, Flows and Components listings, you can differentiate yourself and promote your expertise with a consultant listing on AppExchange. Review the different listing offerings below:

  • - Apps: Ready-to-install third party applications
  • - Bolts: Pre-built templates for industry solutions and Communities
  • - Flows: Flow Solutions allow you to connect with, and perform actions on third-party systems
  • - Components: Building blocks to create your own apps and custom pages with clicks, not code
  • - Consultant Listings: A representation of your firm, your Salesforce expertise, and your services

Learn how to create your consulting listing on AppExchange:

Explore solution offerings to showcase on AppExchange:

Q: How do I get access to manage my listing?
A: Head to your Partner Community profile and click on your thumbnail photo on the top right hand corner of the page for a drop down menu. From there, click on “My Account.” You will be directed to your profile view. Then, click on “Partner Community Access.” Toggle the button to enable “Manage Listings.” You will then be prompted to contact your admin on Chatter to request the appropriate permissions. Your Partner Community admin will then be notified to grant you access.

Q: This is my first time creating my listing. Where do I start?
A: First, ensure you have listing access. Once you have access, head over to the Publishing tab on the Partner Community. From there, you will see a button that says “Create Your First Listing.” You will then be directed to fill out your listing information. For all ISV listings, you must have passed security review before going live.

Q: How do I update which category and/or industries I am featured in for my solution listings?
A: Once your solution listing goes live, the AppExchange team will select the categories and industries for your listing to be featured in. However, if you’d like to make any changes, simply log a case in the Partner Community stating which category and/ or industry you’d like you’d be featured in.

Q: How do I get more customer reviews to appear on my listing?
A: You may ask your customers directly to post a review of your company on your AppExchange listing. Share the following directions with your customers in order to leave their review:

  • 1. Go to the AppExchange listing
  • 2. Navigate to the “Reviews” tab
  • 3. Click on the blue “Review” button on the right side of your screen
  • 4. Write your review and submit the post
  • 5. Your review will now be displayed on the listings reviews tab

Q: How can I see how my listing is performing?
A: With AppExchange Partner Intelligence, a set of analytics functionality, partners are empowered with data and insights to run a smarter AppExchange business. AppExchange Partner Intelligence includes AppExchange Marketplace Analytics and AppExchange App Analytics. With Marketplace Analytics, ISV and Consulting Partners can collect deep insights into how customers are finding and interacting with their AppExchange listing. App Analytics offers ISV partners with a trusted and secure way to better understand how customers are adopting and using their AppExchange app.