Top 10 Salesforce blogs or MVP's you should follow
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Whether you are new to the Salesforce community or already proudly own years of experience in the industry and more certifications than you can count, keeping up to date with the hottest news and upcoming functionalities (and how to make the most of them) is a must for every Salesforce professional.
Here is my list of the 10 Salesforce MVPs you should follow and why.
But before we begin, what exactly is a Salesforce MVP and how can I become one?
MVPs are nominated every year by the community for their outstanding contributions and knowledge. They are known advocates for Salesforce and show expertise across their entire suite of products and services.
This article from Salesforceben.com gives a clear description of the path you should follow to become an MVP.
Without further ado, here are my top picks:
1- Ben McCarthy
Ben is one of the most popular trailblazers, and for a good reason. His blog, Salesforce Ben, is a must-read for both admins and developers, containing news, tricks, and even some articles with guidance on which certification to get.
- Best for:
- General Salesforce info
- Quick references guides
- Great articles on diverse topics
2- Angela Mahoney
Angela is a 4x Salesforce MVP and the co-founder of RAD Women, a nonprofit organization that focuses on bringing admin women closer to the programmatic features of the platform.
- Best for:
- Coding resources
- Nonprofit experiences
3- David K. Liu
David, an 8x times MVP, is currently a Technical Architect at Google. His blog, sfdc99, is my first choice when studying for a new certification, not only for the great advice he provides, but also for the success histories he shares that offer great inspiration.
- Best for:
- Certifications preparation & inspiration
- ‘A day in the life’ videos and articles
- Coding courses
4- Shrey Sharma
Popularly known as Salesforce Hulk, Shrey has the first, and one of the best youtube channels about diverse Salesforce topics. He is also the youngest salesforce MVP, and is the CEO of Cyntexa, a Salesforce Partner for implementations and consulting.
- Best for:
- Great videos for admins
- Consultancy certifications preparation
5- Louise Lockie
With 14 certifications and five MVP titles, she is a leader of the London WiT. She also has a blog with many articles to tune up your admin skills.
- Best for:
- Various articles for admins, and on personal development
- Awesome admin presentations
6- Shonnah Hughes
She has 10+ years of experience, focused mainly on Customer Service and Customer Experience. Her dedication to inclusion and diversity led her to co-found PepUp Tech, a nonprofit that enables community-based groups to offer computer science programs to underrepresented people.
- Best for:
- Service and Experience Cloud tips & tricks
- Inclusion and diversity examples
7- Johan Yu
Johan, also known as @simplysfdc (his online handle), is the author of 3 books about reports and Salesforce analytics. In his blog, you can find some Salesforce tips and guides on various topics.
- Best for:
- Get the most out of reports and dashboards
- Einstein Analytics resources
8- David Giller
David, former attorney, technology enthusiast, and CEO of Brainiate, provides great inspiration for those who don’t come from a technical or IT background; all you need is passion and love for the Salesforce platform and community.
- Best for:
- Clicks over code tips
- Implementation resources
9- Kristi Campbell
She is a group leader at WIT (women in tech), awesome admin, and 5x certified MVP. She focuses on user experience, backed up by her Sales and Experience Cloud Consultant certifications.
- Best for:
- UX focused info
- AppExchange recomendations
10- Amy Oplinger-Singh
2x Salesforce MVP and 7x certified, Amy, is a consultant and speaker, helping Salesforce Users with implementations, user adoption, and even social media analysis and PR to connect with the right audience for your business (actually an ex-MVP since 2019, but still an amazing blogger).
- Best for:
- UX focused info
- WIT visibility
