Michael Kolodner
Thing I Learned: Enabling Files Upload in Mobile
Enabling users to upload files to records in the Salesforce mobile app works...differently than you might expect. Here's how to do it.
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Let's be clear: For nonprofits Salesforce is "free."
It's free like a puppy. Not free like a beer.
If you work for a Nonprofit or Educational Organization you've come to the place to learn how to use Salesforce wisely, effectively, and cheaply.
Michael Kolodner
Aug 212 min read
Cooler Than Validation Rules
Before save Flows can show a custom error component to serve as validation. A powerful feature, but validation rules still have their place.
Michael Kolodner
Aug 75 min read
Design for User Success: Think About Text
Text is an important part of your Salesforce page design. Think about placement and balance in field labels, types, and even help text.
Michael Kolodner
Jul 246 min read
Design for User Success: Button Order
How to apply design sensibility to the placement and order of buttons on your Salesforce pages.
Michael Kolodner
Jul 103 min read
Design for User Success: Screen Flows
Screen flows can be elements you use to design your record pages, adding options beyond the standard layout controls.
Michael Kolodner
Jun 264 min read
Design for User Success: Eye Movement
When designing your Salesforce page layouts, think about the ways people's eyes move around the page and use that to guide users.
Michael Kolodner
Jun 53 min read
🌈 Design For User Success: Add Interest through Color
Suggested tools and ideas to add visual interest to your Salesforce pages by taking color into consideration.
Michael Kolodner
May 226 min read
Design for User Success: Field Placement
Key principles of field placement and page design to enhance user experience and efficiency in Salesforce.
Michael Kolodner
Apr 2410 min read
Extension Objects: There’s Nothing to Like
Extension Objects are the "on core" place to put fields that really belong on objects like accounts and contacts. They are a problem.
Michael Kolodner
Apr 107 min read
These Are Not The Components You're Looking For
Salesforce's "Industries" solutions come with access to many new components. I wish they worked better.
Michael Kolodner
Mar 276 min read
Deeply Skeptical About Person Accounts
Despite being the official solution for dealing with individuals on Salesforce, Person Accounts are difficult to use.
Michael Kolodner
Nov 21, 20233 min read
In Praise of "Clicks not Code"
The fact that Salesforce is easy to build and automate without code is a gift that has built community and careers.
Michael Kolodner
Jul 19, 20233 min read
Free Things I Always Install: Lightning Messaging Utility
Lightning Messaging Utility from Salesforce Labs is a handy tool for displaying messages that fit the Salesforce design pattern.
Michael Kolodner
Jun 14, 20233 min read
Rollup to Relationship: A Cool DLRS Trick
A rollup summary trick to create a direct relationship to the last child record.
Michael Kolodner
Feb 1, 20233 min read
One Form To Rule Them All
Use a single webform for many uses with URL parameters and save yourself time.
Michael Kolodner
Jan 4, 20235 min read
Dynamic Gauge: The First “Dynamic” Feature I’m Using
I try out Dynamic Gauge Charts on Salesforce dashboards and then build and release tool to take advantage of them.
Michael Kolodner
Dec 14, 20224 min read
Simple, Readable, Fun 🥳 - 💦 Sprinkle Emoji in your Salesforce ☁️
Adding emoji to your Salesforce aids in comprehension and adds fun! 👾
Michael Kolodner
Jun 8, 20225 min read
My Favorite Way to Track Board Members
How to conveniently use Salesforce and the Nonprofit Success Pack to track membership on your organization's board.
Michael Kolodner
Apr 6, 20223 min read
Why I Love the 50/50 Split
The first of many articles about making your Salesforce pages functional and beautiful.
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