Optimizely Data Platform - A Solid Option
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We rely on Optimizely Data Platform on a daily basis to execute our email marketing plan, allowing us to adequately segment our audience for targeted communications as well as trigger automated messages like cart and browse abandonment, welcome series, win-back, and anniversary campaigns.
Pros
- It's relatively simple to use
- Segment building is quick and can be easily customized with field data
- Chat support is generally fast to respond
Cons
- Needs a more robust SMS marketing tool
- Wish we had more control over reporting (e.g customizing the attribution model)
- Account service has been lacking since Optimizely Data Platform takeover
Most Important Features
- Easy and accurate segment building
- Control over field data creation
Return on Investment
- Aided us in achieving the best Black Friday/Cyber period in our company's history, with sales up over 40% YOY
Alternatives Considered
Mailchimp
Other Software Used
Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator CC, Creator by Zmags


