Census & Salesforce Integration

Integration between Census and Salesforce is a powerful tool that allows businesses to seamlessly connect their customer data from the Census platform to Salesforce. This integration streamlines the process of data management, enabling businesses to have a comprehensive view of their customers and prospects in one centralized location. With Census's robust capabilities in data collection and segmentation, combined with Salesforce's extensive CRM functionalities, businesses can gain valuable insights, improve customer engagement, and make data-driven decisions to drive their sales and marketing efforts. This integration opens up a world of possibilities for businesses, empowering them to leverage the full potential of their customer data and maximize their Salesforce investment.

Integration Guide: Census to Salesforce

Introduction:

This integration guide will walk you through the steps required to integrate Census with Salesforce. By integrating these two platforms, you can seamlessly sync data between Census and Salesforce, enabling you to leverage the power of both platforms and streamline your data management processes.

Prerequisites:

Before proceeding with the integration, ensure you have the following:

1. Census account: Make sure you have an active Census account with the necessary permissions to set up integrations and access data.

2. Salesforce account: You should have an existing Salesforce account with administrative access to configure integrations and manage data.

3. API credentials: Obtain the API credentials (API key or token) for both Census and Salesforce. These credentials will be required during the integration setup.

Integration Steps:

Step 1: Set up a Salesforce Connection in Census

1. Log in to your Census account.

2. Navigate to the Connections section and click on "Add New Connection."

3. Select "Salesforce" as the connection type.

4. Provide a name for the connection (e.g., "Salesforce Integration").

5. Enter your Salesforce API credentials (API key or token) in the respective fields.

6. Click on "Save" to create the connection.

Step 2: Configure Census Syncs

1. In your Census account, go to the Syncs section.

2. Click on "Add New Sync" to create a new sync.

3. Select the appropriate source (e.g., a Census data source) and destination (Salesforce) for the sync.

4. Choose the desired sync behavior, such as "Upsert" or "Append Only," based on your requirements.

5. Map the fields from the source to the corresponding fields in Salesforce.

6. Configure any additional sync settings, such as filters or transformations, if needed.

7. Save the sync configuration.

Step 3: Test and Verify the Integration

1. Trigger a manual sync or wait for the scheduled sync to occur.

2. Monitor the sync logs in Census to ensure the data is being successfully transferred to Salesforce.

3. Verify the data integrity in Salesforce by checking the synced records and fields.

Step 4: Schedule and Automate Syncs (Optional)

1. If you want to automate the data sync between Census and Salesforce, set up a sync schedule in Census.

2. In the Syncs section of Census, select the desired sync and click on "Edit."

3. Configure the sync schedule according to your preferred frequency and time.

4. Save the changes to enable automated syncs.

Step 5: Monitor and Troubleshoot

1. Regularly monitor the sync logs in Census to identify and address any syncing issues or errors.

2. If you encounter any problems or discrepancies, review the log details and consult the Census and Salesforce documentation for troubleshooting guidance.

3. Ensure that your API credentials for both Census and Salesforce remain valid and up to date.

Conclusion:

By following this integration guide, you should be able to establish a seamless data sync between Census and Salesforce. This integration will enable you to maintain consistent and up-to-date data across both platforms, enhancing your data management capabilities and streamlining your workflow.

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