“I Cannot ‘Salesforce’ Without It” — An XL-Connector Story

Published: June 2, 2026

Landon Church, Business Systems Manager at Applied Engineering Concepts, relies on XL-Connector to streamline data migrations, auditing, and day-to-day Salesforce data management.

With nearly 7 years of experience using Xappex tools, XL-Connector has become a core part of his daily work.

Before using XL-Connector

After using XL-Connector

Time-consuming bulk updates and constant CSV handling
Instantly pulls live Salesforce data directly into Excel
Relying on standard import tools with limited visibility
Saves queries within worksheets for easy reuse and refresh
Hard time connecting multiple data sources and orgs.
Switches seamlessly between orgs
Difficulty managing field visibility and structure
Runs field analysis, including formulas and usage insights
Working across multiple datasets for a single migration
Performs quick updates, testing, and data validation in one place

Key Use Cases

Data Migration & Updates

From large Salesforce migration projects to simple updates, XL-Connector proves reliable across the board.

Having a single worksheet to import data and view errors makes the process significantly more efficient compared to CSV-based tools. Built-in error handling allows users to quickly identify and fix issues before running major updates.


I have drastically reduced the time and effort it takes to migrate data out of one platform and into Salesforce. I also love being able to switch between Salesforce orgs with a click of a button and easily exchange data between them.
Landon Church

Data Auditing & Cleanup

Landon relies on XL-Connector as his primary tool for Salesforce data auditing and cleanup campaigns directly in Excel—ensuring data quality at scale at a low cost. 

With capabilities like bulk Update, Upsert, Delete, and Merge, he can efficiently manage both data and metadata, making XL-Connector an essential tool for maintaining data hygiene.

Real-Time Analysis

XL-Connector’s dynamic SOQL query builder and advanced filtering enable users to extract precise datasets for instant insights.

Landon especially values the ability to analyze field usage and view all fields within an object—including their formulas. With queries stored directly in worksheets, he can easily reopen files, refresh data, or modify queries as needed.


“I love being in meetings and being able to quickly grab data to present. The new filtering features have expanded the ability to filter on related object data — this is extremely helpful!”
Landon Church

Development & Testing

By storing queries directly in worksheets, Landon can:

  • Refresh data instantly
  • Delete and retest scenarios quickly

This makes development testing faster, more flexible, and easier to manage.

“I have recently been using XL-Connector for development. The data queries live in the worksheet; this lets me “refresh” and “delete” records in mere seconds during testing.”

Standout Features

Several features make XL-Connector essential to Landon’s daily workflow:

  • Saved Queries in Excel → Reopen files and instantly refresh or modify data
  • Speed & Accessibility → Access Salesforce data within seconds of opening Excel
  • Field & Metadata Visibility → Analyze field usage and formulas with ease
  • Cross-Org Flexibility → Easily switch between environments
  • Advanced Filtering → Especially for related object data

The Impact

With XL-Connector, Landon has:

Simplified complex data workflows into a single interface

Improved efficiency across both large-scale and daily data tasks

Enabled faster access to data and instant insights

Maintained cleaner, more reliable Salesforce data

Support Experience

Landon also highlights the consistency and quality of Xappex support:

“Xappex support deserves praise on its own. Every time I submit a support ticket, I get a response within hours or at max the next day. The support follows up until they are confident the ticket has been resolved — very professional!”

XL-Connector: Go-to tool for Salesforce data management

After years of use, XL-Connector isn’t just a tool—it’s a critical part of how Landon manages Salesforce.

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