New Quick Quote Tool From the CRM Software Blog Provides CRM Software Buyers With a Cost Estimate for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Software, Maintenance and Installation

    PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 03, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- At the CRM Software Blog website Microsoft Dynamics CRM experts provide reviews, comparisons and opinions to professionals in the CRM software selection process. But the biggest question CRM Software buyers want answered is, "How much does Microsoft Dynamics CRM cost?"

Now CRM software buyers can use the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Quick Quote Cost Estimate tool to get budgetary pricing for both Microsoft Dynamics CRM on-premise and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. The unique feature of this quick quote tool is that it not only calculates the software license fees (for either online or on-premise) it also estimates the cost of implementation and training (either basic or advanced) provided by an experienced Microsoft Dynamics CRM partner. While the CRM Quick Quote tool is not meant as a binding proposal, it aims to give buyers a fairly accurate estimate to begin the budgeting process. After receiving the budgetary cost estimate, CRM software buyers can visit the Directory of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partners to find a local expert that can provide a detailed, customized proposal with final pricing.

CRM software buyers researching pricing with the quick quote tool are presented with the following options:

Microsoft Dynamics CRM System Selection Options:
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online: Software Subscription. You pay a monthly subscription fee per named user for on-demand software hosted by Microsoft. In this model your company does not own the software. Maintenance fees are included in the cost. Includes Sales, Service, Marketing Functionality.
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM On Premise: Software Purchase. You pay a one time fee to purchase the CRM server license and named user licenses and have it installed on your own servers/hardware. In this model your company owns the software. Includes Sales, Service, Marketing Functionality. No user minimum.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Implementation Options:
- Basic CRM: Includes Business and Functional Requirements Review, Basic Customization and Configuration, Basic user and administration training.
- Basic CRM Plus: Includes Business and Functional Requirements Review, Advanced Customization and Configuration, User Training, Administrator Training, Data Configuration, 1 SQL Report Design.
- Advanced CRM: For companies with detailed reporting requirements, 3rd party integrations, complex data migrations. Includes all elements in CRM and CRM Plus and extensive customization work.

In the first 30 days after the tool was launched on January 1, 2011, 77 companies have requested a Dynamics CRM Quick Quote. 41 percent chose the Dynamics CRM On Premise option. 58 percent chose the Dynamics CRM Online option. The average employee count of these companies was 123. The average number of CRM users requested for pricing was 63. Of the companies that chose to list their current CRM software, 23 percent are using SalesForce.com. At this time the CRM Quick Quote tool does not calculate Dynamics CRM promotions such as the $200 incentive to switch from SalesForce to Dynamics CRM.

"The CRM Software Blog receives over 15,000 visitors each month and has been growing rapidly. The release of the CRM Quick Quote tool is a benefit both to our readers and our members," says CRM Software Blog Manager, Anya Ciecierski.

Each time a company requests a Dynamics CRM Quick Quote they are referred to a local Microsoft Dynamics CRM partner that is a member of the CRM Software Blog. One Utah based Dynamics CRM partner closed a 16 seat CRM Online deal within one week of receiving a CRM Quick Quote referral from the CRM Software Blog. This proves that the Dynamics CRM pricing presented was accurate and requested by a company that was far along in the buying cycle.

"We spend a lot of money on Pay Per Click but I feel that the clicks we are getting from the blog sites are better quality, and are from business decision makers doing real research - all for a much lower cost," says CRM Software Blog member Tom Rogers from Intellitec Solutions.

The CRM Software Blog allows three CRM partners to represent each state or territory and includes a directory of Microsoft Dynamics CRM experts by state. Memberships are also open to companies that provide Microsoft Dynamics CRM add on ISV solutions. Similar group blogs have a waiting list for membership, especially in popular areas such as California, Illinois and New York. Microsoft CRM partners interested in membership can contact info@crmsoftwareblog. Members receive tips on creating educational content and training on blogging best practices.

About the CRM Software Blog
The CRM Software Blog www.crmsoftwareblog.com is a group blogging project that allows Microsoft Dynamics CRM experts to provide reviews, comparisons and opinions to assist clients in selecting the right CRM software. Including a unique cost estimate pricing tool for Microsoft Dynamics CRM implementations at http://www.crmsoftwareblog.com/2009/12/dynamics-crm-quick-cost-estimate/.

For Additional Information:
Anya Ciecierski
CRM Software Blog Manager
[email protected]

# # #