{"id":188,"title":"Surveys and forms with flexible field layout","description":"Forms and input fields can now be arranged flexibly and individually. This option allows the placement and size of fields to be adapted precisely to the needs of the form.","post_text":"With our new flexible field layout, we now offer a powerful solution for \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003edesigning forms and surveys\u003c/a\u003e. It enhances user experience, improves data entry efficiency, and ensures a visually appealing design.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexible Field Layout – What Does It Mean?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nWith PollUnit, forms and input fields can now be arranged flexibly and individually. This feature allows for the placement and size of fields to be tailored precisely to the needs of your form. It is particularly useful for designing address forms, where fields like postal code or city require a logical and intuitive layout.\r\n\r\nUsing the context menu (three dots) for each field, you can set the width individually. PollUnit will then automatically arrange the fields in the most optimal way. For instance, two fields with 50% width can be placed side by side effortlessly.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Is a Flexible Field Layout Important?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nA flexible field layout offers numerous advantages, boosting both user-friendliness and the efficiency of data entry.\r\n\r\nArranging fields in a well-structured manner allows users to input information more easily and quickly. This reduces confusion and ensures that users intuitively understand where to enter specific information. As a result, efficiency increases and form completion rates improve. Additionally, a clean and visually appealing design not only makes forms easier to understand but also gives them a more professional look.\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eTry it out today! The layout features are also available in our free plans.\u003c/i\u003e","created_at":"2024-11-06T13:05:46.013Z","updated_at":"2024-11-06T14:36:54.723Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/188/survey-with-field-layout-options"}
{"id":187,"title":"Free Tables VS Participant Tables","description":"Introducing the new »Free Table« feature at PollUnit! This innovative solution allows for flexible and user-friendly collaboration in real time.","post_text":"With today's update, we've introduced some exciting changes to our \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/table\"\u003eonline tables\u003c/a\u003e. You now have access to two different table types:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eParticipation Table\u003c/strong\u003e is perfect for lists like potlucks or orders. Participants can add their details to predefined rows.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe new \u003cstrong\u003eFree Table\u003c/strong\u003e offers maximum flexibility. It allows all users to edit not just individual rows, but the entire table, including all rows, columns, and cells.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\nThese updates give you even more opportunities for efficient collaboration!\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eThis blog post will focus on the new table type, the »Free Table.« The »Free Table« is the perfect tool for those seeking a flexible, customizable, and secure solution for team data organization.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Free Table and Its Key Features\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCollaborative Editing with Real-Time Updates\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nWork with your team in real time on the table. Changes are synchronized instantly, so everyone working on the table is always up to date.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to Use\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nThe Free Table offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Without any technical knowledge, you can quickly create your own tables, enter data, and share them with others.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomizable Design\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nCustomize the design of the table according to your preferences. You can perfectly match the tables to your corporate design or personal style. PollUnit’s familiar features such as your own \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/tutorials/create_logo\"\u003elogo\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/tutorials/create_theme\"\u003ethemes\u003c/a\u003e, custom CSS, and white label are available.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAccess Control\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nDecide who can view and edit your table. With access control, you can assign reading and editing permissions specifically. The Free Table is, of course, GDPR-compliant, ensuring that you always maintain control over your data.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eEmbeddable on Your Own Website\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nSeamlessly integrate the table \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/tutorials/embed_poll\"\u003einto your own website\u003c/a\u003e. This allows you to conduct surveys, collect data, or manage collaborative projects directly on your site without redirecting visitors to external platforms.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLabels and Comments\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nAssign labels to your cells to categorize and keep everything organized. In addition to commenting on the entire table, you can also add comments to individual cells – enhancing clarity and collaboration.","created_at":"2024-10-02T10:36:41.342Z","updated_at":"2024-10-04T09:28:22.567Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/187/free-table-participation-table"}
{"id":186,"title":"Device, Browser, and Platform Statistics in PollUnit","description":"With PollUnit's new visitor analytics, admins can access detailed statistics on the devices, browsers, and operating systems used by visitors.","post_text":"\u003ci\u003eWe are excited to introduce a new feature in PollUnit – Visitor Analytics! With this feature, admins can access detailed statistics about the types of devices, browsers, and operating systems used by the visitors of a \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003esurvey\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto contest\u003c/a\u003e, or any other PollUnit type.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\nVisitor analytics provides valuable insights into user behavior. Admins can see whether participants are primarily accessing the survey via mobile devices, tablets, or desktops. The analysis also shows which browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and operating systems (such as Windows, macOS, or Android) are being used.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, you can track how many people visit your PollUnit compared to how many actually vote or participate. These insights help measure the success of advertising campaigns, optimize the user experience and improve content for the most commonly used devices and technologies. All information is collected anonymously, ensuring that no individual user can be identified.","created_at":"2024-09-26T20:42:12.000Z","updated_at":"2024-09-30T20:11:48.634Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/186/visitor-analytics-device-browser-statistics"}
{"id":185,"title":"Halloween and the Possibilities PollUnit Offers","description":"With PollUnit, you can organize your Halloween party perfectly – from finding the right date to choosing the decorations and holding a costume contest. This way, your Halloween party is sure to be a great success!","post_text":"Halloween is just around the corner, and for many, that means spooky costumes, eerie decorations, and unforgettable parties. But it's not just the planning of these spooky details that matters; organizing and coordinating with friends, family, or colleagues to create the perfect Halloween event is equally important. This is where PollUnit comes in – a versatile tool that helps you plan your Halloween celebrations efficiently and interactively.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Easy Costume Contest Organization\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nOne of the most popular Halloween traditions is the \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/examples/12/virtual-costume-contest\"\u003ecostume contest\u003c/a\u003e. With PollUnit, you can easily set up a vote to determine the best costumes. Every participant can upload a photo of their costume, and the other guests can then vote for their favorite.\r\n\r\nPollUnit's \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto voting\u003c/a\u003e feature makes this simple:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpload photos:\u003c/strong\u003e Participants can directly upload pictures of their costumes.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-time voting:\u003c/strong\u003e Other participants can cast their votes immediately.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnonymous voting:\u003c/strong\u003e You can decide whether the voting should be anonymous or open.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\nThis way, you’ll have a clear winner, and they can be awarded a spooky prize!\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Decoration and Party Planning\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nA Halloween party wouldn't be complete without the right decorations! PollUnit allows you to involve your guests in deciding on the decor. Should it be a classic setup with pumpkins and cobwebs, or a modern horror movie theme? Let your guests decide!\r\n\r\nWith the \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003evoting\u003c/a\u003e feature, you can put various decoration ideas to the vote and let your friends or family choose their favorites:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGather suggestions:\u003c/strong\u003e Everyone can share their own ideas.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple choice:\u003c/strong\u003e Your guests can vote for multiple options if that's important to you.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult overview:\u003c/strong\u003e You get a clear view of the most popular decoration ideas.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e3. Finding the Best Date for the Party\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nWhen multiple people are involved, finding the perfect date for your Halloween party can be tricky. PollUnit's \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/tutorials/find_a_date\"\u003edate poll\u003c/a\u003e makes this easy. You can propose several dates, and your guests can vote on when they are available, ensuring maximum attendance.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e4. Food and Drink Polls\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nA spooky party needs spooky treats. Whether you’re planning pizza with »bloody« tomato sauce, creepy cupcakes, or eerie snacks, PollUnit lets your guests vote on what should be on the menu.\r\n\r\nA \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003emultiple choice poll\u003c/\u003c\u003e for food and drinks helps you gather the best ideas and ensures there's something for everyone. Or you can create a spooky \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/table\"\u003epotluck list or table\u003c/a\u003e where participants can sign up to indicate who is bringing which eerie snacks or drinks to the Halloween party\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e5. Group Gift Ideas for Halloween Parties\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nSometimes, as a group, you might want to get the host or a special person a unique gift. PollUnit’s \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/collect-ideas-and-feedback\"\u003eidea collection\u003c/a\u003e and rating features allow everyone to share their suggestions and then collectively choose the best gift.\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eAnd don’t forget: as soon as Halloween is over, Christmas is just around the corner! PollUnit offers many great features for the holiday season as well. You can organize an \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/103/create-a-ugly-christmas-sweater-contest-online\"\u003eUgly Sweater Contest\u003c/a\u003e, where your guests can vote for the most hideous holiday sweater design. Or set up a \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/advent-calendar\"\u003evirtual advent calendar\u003c/a\u003e and make your friends and family happy with little surprises. Whether spooky or festive, PollUnit makes event planning a breeze!\u003c/i\u003e","created_at":"2024-09-24T09:15:12.642Z","updated_at":"2024-09-24T09:41:31.371Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/185/halloween-and-the-possibilities-polluni-offers"}
{"id":184,"title":"How to Easily Recruit Participants for Your Polls","description":"Tap into a platform with over 10 million potential participants around the world. Effortlessly reach your ideal audience using predefined attributes.","post_text":"We’re excited to announce that you can now easily recruit participants for the polls, contests, and surveys you create on PollUnit using \u003ca href=\"https://www.positly.com/?utm_source=pollunit\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=pollunit_cta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePositly\u003c/a\u003e!\r\n\r\nWith \u003ca href=\"https://www.positly.com/?utm_source=pollunit\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=pollunit_cta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePositly\u003c/a\u003e, you can now get responses to your surveys in minutes, starting at just $0.25 per response. Here’s why Positly might be valuable if you need more people going through your polls or you want to recruit study participants:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide Reach\u003c/strong\u003e: Tap into a platform with over 10 million potential participants around the world.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Targeting\u003c/strong\u003e: Effortlessly reach your ideal audience using predefined attributes such as geographic, demographic, psychographic, and behavioral characteristics.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Setup\u003c/strong\u003e: Launch your study and start collecting data within minutes.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop-Quality Responses\u003c/strong\u003e: Positly's advanced machine learning algorithms help ensure that every participant is reliable and engaged to give you high-quality data.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\nReady to get started? Create a free account on Positly, define your target audience and the number of participants you need, link your PollUnit survey during the setup, and watch the responses roll in.\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Positly's support team.","created_at":"2024-08-29T08:36:41.956Z","updated_at":"2024-09-24T09:42:27.342Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/184/pollunit-positly"}
{"id":183,"title":"Simple filtering of own and unrated images","description":"You can now filter your submitted images to find ones you haven't rated yet. Reviewers have a new function to identify duplicate submissions faster.","post_text":"We are excited to announce some exciting new features for PollUnit \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto contests\u003c/a\u003e! From now on, you can easily filter your submitted photos and find the photos that you have not yet rated. For people who review submissions, there is a new feature to quickly find duplicate entries.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy these features are especially valuable for photo clubs\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nPhoto clubs play an important role in the photography community. They offer their members the opportunity to showcase their work, receive feedback, and develop their skills. In photo contests in photo clubs, it is often of great importance that each participant rates all submitted photos. This is the only way to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of the works.\r\n\r\nWith PollUnit's new filter functions, this is now even easier.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFilter by own images\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nYou can now display your own submitted photos with just a few clicks. This makes it easier for you to keep track of your submissions and ensure that your work is seen and rated by others.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFilter by unrated images\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis function is particularly useful to ensure that you do not overlook any submitted images. You can quickly and easily display all photos that you have not yet rated. This ensures that you give each image the attention it deserves and contribute to a fair and comprehensive evaluation.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFilter by duplicate images\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nA filter for duplicate or identical images offers admins an efficient way to manage submissions and resolve potential problems with duplicate entries. This filter automatically identifies identical files that have been uploaded multiple times and allows admins to quickly review them and take appropriate action. By reducing duplicates, the evaluation process becomes fairer and more transparent. The duplicate view can be found in the »Evaluation« section of your PollUnit.\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eWe are confident that these new features will be a valuable addition to PollUnit photo contests. We encourage you to try them out and let us know what you think!\u003c/i\u003e","created_at":"2024-07-03T09:56:42.242Z","updated_at":"2024-07-04T05:58:55.183Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/183/filtering-of-own-and-unrated-images"}
{"id":182,"title":"Out now: create Online Advent Calendars","description":"Discover the new PollUnit Advent Calendar feature! Create creative events all year round, from summer countdowns to exciting daily activities, and of course Christmas calendars.","post_text":"We're thrilled to introduce our latest feature: the PollUnit Advent Calendar! Many of you have been asking for this tool to enhance your end-of-year events like Halloween Costume Contests or Ugly Christmas Sweater Competitions you are creating with our \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ePhoto Contest Maker\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\nNow, you might be thinking: Releasing an advent calendar in the middle of summer? Don't worry! Our Advent Calendar is incredibly flexible and suitable for any season. Create calendars with daily doors showcasing the best summer photos from your community, a holiday activities calendar with surprises for families and kids during the summer break, or a festival countdown featuring exclusive content and a giveaway before your summer festival or concert.\r\n\r\nOur Advent Calendar is fully customizable – with your own backgrounds, door designs, entry forms, and content tailored to your preferences. This way, every event becomes unique.\r\n\r\nEven though it's summer, now is the perfect time to explore this new feature and plan creative events. Get ready for the festive season and delight your community with interactive experiences!\r\n\r\nWe're excited to see your creative ideas and hear your feedback. Try out our \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/advent-calendar\"\u003eAdvent Calendar Maker\u003c/a\u003e for free now!","created_at":"2024-06-12T12:00:16.334Z","updated_at":"2024-06-19T12:25:49.315Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/182/advent-calendar-in-summer"}
{"id":181,"title":"Approval Workflow Updates","description":"Our Approval Dashboard streamlines submission management and approval. Admins can now provide feedback through approval messages, enabling resubmission or edits for disapproved submissions.","post_text":"In 2020, we launched our \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/98/submission-approval-dashboard\"\u003eSubmission Approval Dashboard\u003c/a\u003e, initially designed for managing and approving submitted images in \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ePhoto Contests\u003c/a\u003e. Since then, we've made significant progress. Now, you can create your own \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/video-contest\"\u003eVideo Contests\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/music-contest\"\u003eMusic Contests\u003c/a\u003e, both benefiting from an approval workflow. Recently, we've added some new features that we'd like to share with you.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is an Approval Dashboard?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThe Approval Dashboard provides an overview of all submissions. You can review each submission, approve or disapprove it, and the submitter will be informed about the approval status. Approved items become visible to other participants.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eApproval Messages\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nAdmins can now add messages when disapproving an item. This feature allows you to explain why a submission was not approved and what needs to be done for it to be approved.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, you can add positive feedback or express gratitude when approving an item.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eResubmitting or Updating Disapproved Submissions\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nIf a user knows what needs to be corrected, they can resubmit or edit their submission. The Approval Dashboard now has the capability to filter for disapproved submissions that have been updated after disapproval, making it easier to recheck and approve them.","created_at":"2024-05-25T20:18:23.063Z","updated_at":"2024-06-05T14:48:30.548Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/181/resubmit-disapproved-submissions"}
{"id":180,"title":"Use PollUnit as Customizable File Upload Solution","description":"Although PollUnit was primarily developed for conducting polls and competitions, it can also be used without the traditional voting feature. This opens the door to an alternative usage as an effective upload service.","post_text":"Although PollUnit was primarily developed for conducting polls and competitions, it can also be used without the traditional voting feature. This opens the door to an alternative usage as an effective upload service.\r\n\r\nThe idea of using PollUnit as an upload service is based on its ability to create custom forms that allow participants to upload files. Instead of using the platform for a traditional voting or rating process, organizers can utilize PollUnit's competition types to invite participants to upload their music, images, or videos, collecting them in this way.\r\n\r\nPollUnit becomes yourCustomizable File Upload Solutions with several benefits.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eThe benefits of using PollUnit for file uploads:\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can set file requirements such as resolution.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCustom forms help collect various data from participants.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe embedding function allows you to integrate the uploader into your own website.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can customize the design.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMany admin and evaluation tools are available to view and manage content.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to create a file upload for your media with PollUnit:\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nOur competition types are particularly suitable for \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ecollecting images\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/music-contest\"\u003emusic\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/video-contest\"\u003evideos\u003c/a\u003e. For example, if you choose \"Photo Contest\" as the PollUnit type, you can disable the voting function and enable \"Hide Submissions\" in the \"Advanced\" step. This way, submitting individuals will only see their own uploaded images. They can edit their images and see if an image has been rejected by an admin.","created_at":"2024-04-24T09:33:10.013Z","updated_at":"2024-04-24T10:35:07.528Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/180/customizable-file-upload-solutions"}
{"id":179,"title":"Music competitions and audio voting","description":"Showcase your music to a wide audience and receive valuable feedback, or organize your own music contest. Now featuring cover art and layout options.","post_text":"Today, we have an update for all music fans, musicians, and anyone interested in voting on music, sounds, or other audio data. PollUnit \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/music-contest\"\u003emusic contests\u003c/a\u003e and audio data \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003evoting have received a comprehensive update.\r\n\r\nA PollUnit \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/music-contest\"\u003emusic contest\u003c/a\u003e allows you to create your own competition for audio data. You can ask participants to submit their own music and let others vote on it. You have access to the familiar PollUnit features to customize your contest flexibly. This includes custom designs, custom forms, embedding the voting on your own website, and much more.\r\n\r\nNot only do music fans benefit from the capabilities of our music voting platform, but musicians and creatives also have the opportunity to present their music to a broad audience and receive valuable feedback.\r\n\r\nBut now, let's talk about the latest updates in PollUnit \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/music-contest\"\u003emusic contests\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCover Art\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nIf your uploaded MP3s contain album cover art, we extract them and use the graphics in your contest for a more impressive music player. If your MP3s don't include cover data, you can also upload your own graphics. This can be useful even if you're not voting on music tracks but on other sounds or audio.\r\n\r\nYou can add your own cover via the context menu (three dots) of the respective audio option.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose between Gallery and Playlist View\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nAs an organizer or creator of a music contest, you can now choose between two layout options. In Playlist Layout, your participants can quickly scroll through your audio data in a compact and modern player and vote directly in the audio player.\r\n\r\nThe new Gallery Layout, on the other hand, displays large covers and can show additional information like the artist directly on the cover. With optional search and filter functions, you can quickly find the right track.","created_at":"2024-04-23T22:10:37.585Z","updated_at":"2024-04-24T10:34:30.661Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/179/music-competitions-and-audio-voting-with-cover"}