It's an exciting moment to get that bright, shiny, fresh instance of Marketo Engage. The possibilities, the freedom, that new instance smell... It's all right there in front of you. And nothing makes this feeling go away more than a poorly implemented solution. Your implementation will either get you started with a solid foundation or leave you flailing and wondering where it all went wrong.

In this article, we're going to outline the five most important aspects of your Marketo Engage implementation that you just have to get right. Let's get to it.