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What is Podium?

Podium is an all-in-one marketing and communication tool specifically built for local businesses that want to grow their business, connect with modern customers, and simplify operations. Podium's all-in-one inbox consolidates reputation management, website chat, marketing campaigns, and mobile payments into a single inbox that helps streamline outreach and campaigns efficiently.

Company Podium Corporation, Inc.
Year founded 2014
Company size 501-1000 employees
Headquarters Lehi, Utah, United States
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Capabilities
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Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
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Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Mobile Android, Mobile iPad, Mobile iPhone
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
Training Documentation
Languages English
Podium Features
API Access
Analytics and Insights
Automated Alerts
Brand Mention Monitoring
Competitor Analysis
Customer Feedback Management
Customizable Reports
Dashboard
Email Notifications
Mobile App
Multi-Channel Feedback
Multi-location Management
Negative Feedback Management
Reputation Protection
Reputation Scorecard
Review Aggregation
Review Filtering
Review Generation
Review Monitoring
Review Response
SEO Management
Scheduled Reporting
Sentiment Analysis
Sentiment Tracking
Social Media Integration
Survey Management
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User Management
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1,534 Podium Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 22, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
DM
Demitrio M.
Operations Manager
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"Powerful Tool!"
What do you like best about Podium?

Podium has helped us get way more google reviews in the short time we had it, than all of last year. We are able to make review invites effortless and painless for our customers.Podium also has allowed us to reach out to our customers via texting. This has also been a great way for our customers to reach us after hours as well. We have been able to address a few emergencies thanks to us being able to recieve text messages after we are closed. This has been a very valuable tool!

What do you dislike about Podium?

I don't like that I have to jump to each location to view or respond to messages. I would like a central hub and the message to just show what location the message came in for. I can't tell which site the message came in for unless i open either the app or login to the website.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

Podium has helped us get more reviews and made it very easy to send a review invite. We are also able to reach out to our customers via text message. This is great for customers who never respond to their phone calls or emails.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 22, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Erika R.
Cordination Manager
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"easy to use, very user friendly "
What do you like best about Podium?

its a very quick easy app to use. user friendly, automatic that's mainly why i like it because its gives you quick responses and it makes your communciatino with cleints very easy. i also like that clients can give us their feed back in seconds, of techs leaving the home after the visit.

What do you dislike about Podium?

there is really nothing that i dislike about the application like i said previously podium is very user friendly and easy to communicate with clients when they are messaging with questions or concerns they might have. i also like that techs out on filed can access the page

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

we are solving the problem that our reviews were being deleted, now having them sent directly to google our rating start went up. it also gave us the opportunity to see what we are lacking and how to improve that it aslo have us the leadway to communicate with clients that have questions who are visiting our website. it has improved our way of communicating.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 22, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Jeffrey P.
Automotive Sales And Finance Professional
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"Salesman at a Small Dealership reviewing the app."
What do you like best about Podium?

I really like the ease in communication with customers either for reviews or information about the vehicles.

What do you dislike about Podium?

I would like there to be a setting that allows for an automated response so when we are not in the office people do not feel like they are being ignored

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

Very easy to communicate with customers and not give out personal cell numbers.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 22, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Joseph W.
Project Coordinator
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"Joseph's Podium Review"
What do you like best about Podium?

I like that Podium does a great job at organizing conversations by the responsible employee. Podium also allows for the integration of other programs such as Service Titan, slack, angies list and various others. The user really has the ability to track and be responsive to chat threads no matter the volume of message coming in.

What do you dislike about Podium?

i dislike the number of nonmessage notifications that podium pushes on a daily basis. I feel like there are too many attempts by Podium to marketed businesses

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

Podium allows us to effectively communicate with a number of different customer types - perspective, new, existing. I have realized the benefits of being able to maintain a chat conversation over a number of days, and then advise on the amount of time itj's een open

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
SH
Sabrina H.
Administrative Director
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"Great Program to Integrate Reviews and Messaging!"
What do you like best about Podium?

I love that everything is integrated into one easy to use website. I can see our website chat, Facebook chat, and google reviews all in one place. And automated review requests have really increased our companies reviews.

What do you dislike about Podium?

I really can't say there is much i don't like, I would only be able to say that sometimes the email notifications take a little longer to receive so if I am not right at my desktop I don't notified as quickly as I would like.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are definitely better able to manage our web chat and the reviews that we have gotten have been great. Also some customers text in feedback before leaving a review so as managers, we have a chance to resolve potential issues before they leave a negative review.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Kekoa M.
Service Advisor
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"makes communications with customer alot easier."
What do you like best about Podium?

the part i like best would be the text messages, because alot of people cant always answer the phone.

What do you dislike about Podium?

no downside that i came across, everything so far is great and easy to use.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

makes conversations easier and keeps track of everything that was discussed between employee and customer.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Richard D.
Senior Solar Consultant
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"It is very user friendly interface"
What do you like best about Podium?

It allows us to not only communicate with other employees but gives us the ability to converse with customers and potential customers in a new digital age fashion

What do you dislike about Podium?

no dislikes so far, we have not run into any foreseeable issues so far it has truly been a blessing on the work we do here at our company

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

we are able to communicate with customers in a new way giving them the option or convenience to communicate with us with out actually calling if the y so choose

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Eric G.
Sales Person
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"An Easy Way to Communicate With Customers "
What do you like best about Podium?

Customers will answer texts faster than they will answer an email. It makes scheduling deliveries, answering questions, and getting reviews for the store very quick and easy.

What do you dislike about Podium?

Since we hooked Podium up to our store's point of sale software, it asks for a review as soon as the sale is entered. A lot of our customers will be waiting several weeks to get their furniture. I'd prefer ask for a review once they have their items and are happy.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

The number of reviews for our store has skyrocketed. Our score on Google has increased tremendously.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
DB
Deana B.
Bdm
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"Exceptional Platform"
What do you like best about Podium?

Extremely user friendly. Both the app and the desktop versions are very well layed out, easy to navigate and user friendly.

What do you dislike about Podium?

There is absolutely nothing I can say that I dislike about Podium.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

1. Easier to get customer reviews without being too invasive to customers who have already received numerous surveys. 2. Easy to respond to customer inquiries from our website. 3. Easy to reply to Internet leads.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
KB
Kimberly B.
Sales Consultant / Product Specialist
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"What I like "
What do you like best about Podium?

Podium is easy to use and allows you to get great feedback.

What do you dislike about Podium?

sometimes it's a little slow, not too often though

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

Customers give great feedback on Podium

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
KC
Kathy C.
Operations Manager
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"Love this program! It is worth is weight in gold"
What do you like best about Podium?

Being able to contact customers and having a record of when and what was said

What do you dislike about Podium?

I have not found one thing that I don't like

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has made my work load a lot easier and run a lot smoother. I have realized that customers can no longer say they were told something when I have it in writing that they weren't

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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John A.
Ceo
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"Super Tool - Easy To Use & Delivers Results"
What do you like best about Podium?

I like the ease of use, the results it delivers, and the simple reports. Also, it integrates into ServiceTitan.

What do you dislike about Podium?

The one main thing that I do not like, they do not have a button that opens up the text message chat feature on our website.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

Podium enables us to get online customer reviews and a simple fashion. Also, it allows us to chat with customers from our website in their native text messaging app on their phone.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Lucynda S.
Product Specialist
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"Easy and Convenient"
What do you like best about Podium?

Podium allows me to send a survey instantly! It's quick and easy.

What do you dislike about Podium?

I have no dislikes. Podium makes getting reviews easy.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

Customers are able to leave review online with ease. You can text or email them a link.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SD
Shyam D.
Orthodontist/Owner
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"Great way to get reviews!"
What do you like best about Podium?

Easy for patients to leave reviews. We just send a link to the patient via test and the patient inone click can leave us a google review. This is priceless.

What do you dislike about Podium?

Nothing. All users and myself are happy and I have not seen or heard any issues with the system.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

Better communication with the webchat/text messaging and its much easier to get patients to leave reviews with this software.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AM
Adrian M.
Sales Consultant
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"Awesome App"
What do you like best about Podium?

The fact it shows communication throughout the group

What do you dislike about Podium?

I dislike the fact that the link doesn't come from our personal cells phones

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

nothing

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
ES
Ely S.
Maintenance Department Coordinator
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"Exceptional customer service, a tool I use everyday to connect with customers and sell more!"
What do you like best about Podium?

All of my conversations are in one place, I can look back and see what other staff members have spoken about with the customer, If running late for a job I can quickly and efficiently reach out to the customer (most of the time people are at work unable to answer their phone), I can update the customer on really anything regarding their account, the customer can reach out to me quickly and efficiently at anytime including after business hours, my sales and customer service feedback has skyrocketed since starting Podium. I use Podium for everything now, including sending statements and pictures. I can even request payment from the customer if they wish. I also like that all of our reviews are all in one place. In real-time, we can respond to the customers using Podium, and no customer is left unheard!

What do you dislike about Podium?

What I dislike is the fact that I didn't find Podium sooner!

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

Communication with the customer! Most of the time the customer is at work and unable to answer the phone, following up with a quick text is way more effective. Most everyone is on their phone now and days. My sales have also gone way up. We can receive pictures easier, all in one place where all of the staff including technicians can see them!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 21, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
KO
Kristal O.
Office Manager
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"Podium is awesome!"
What do you like best about Podium?

I love being able to manage my reviews and send patients a review request. It really is so easily. It is very nice communication platform. I like the app on my cell phone as well. I tell all the new patients that are having surgery to send message to us if any issues or immediate needs and it provides them comfort.

What do you dislike about Podium?

I don't care for the fact it takes long time to see the reviews. If I get a notice it's there, then I want to see it. Some patients complain the link doesn't work or doesn't bring them to google or facebook to leave the review.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

Patients are able to communicate with us very easy and it reaches alot of patients. The ease of which you can get a review is super convenient. pts have instant access to the doctor and myself and that is really something a lot of people would like and don't have.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 20, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Aurianna A.
Bdc Representative
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"Helped Raise Overall Sales for Dealership!"
What do you like best about Podium?

The best part about podium is the interaction we get with customers! It is immediate and convenient for customers.

What do you dislike about Podium?

The only thing I can say is that I cannot mark a message as unread if I accidentally opened another one of my coworkers messages.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

We 100% have noticed a bigger influx of sales since our customer base can text us at anytime and they know we are going to get a response to them in a timely manner. It is very efficient.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 20, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
MY
Meredith Y.
Shipping/Receiving Manager
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"Convenient and Handy"
What do you like best about Podium?

I have found that Podium has made it much easier for us to communicate with our customers.

What do you dislike about Podium?

I have to retype the body of any text messages from our pre-made messages if using my android to communicate or request a review.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has made our review counts rise exponentially and saved my coworkers time by being able to quickly message and text customers. I love the after hours auto reply, explaining our hours to customers with questions

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 20, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
BR
Becca R.
Customer Service Rep
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"Podium for Business"
What do you like best about Podium?

I love being able to chat with customers in an easy manor on podium!

What do you dislike about Podium?

I wish we would be able to set it to notify us when only OUR open chats reply back, not a notification for any open chats.

What problems is Podium solving and how is that benefiting you?

Being able to easily communicate with the younger customers