{"id":201,"title":"Ask Quick Questions: Mini Polls for Instant Feedback","description":"With our new »Quick Question«, you can capture instant feedback in seconds – without registration, long forms, or barriers for your participants.","post_text":"Sometimes you don’t need a long survey. Sometimes a single question is enough.\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eWith our new \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/quick-question\"\u003eQuick Question\u003c/a\u003e, you can capture instant feedback in seconds – without registration, long forms, or barriers for your participants.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\nThe \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/quick-question\"\u003eQuick Question\u003c/a\u003e is ideal when you want to collect spontaneous feedback, a quick opinion, or a short vote. Your participants can respond with just one click, and you can see the results immediately. In addition to a \u003cstrong\u003etendency between two options\u003c/strong\u003e, answers can also be given as a \u003cstrong\u003esingle choice\u003c/strong\u003e (one option) or as \u003cstrong\u003emultiple choice\u003c/strong\u003e (multiple options).\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eMini polls with maximum impact\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThe \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/quick-question\"\u003eQuick Question\u003c/a\u003e reduces surveys to the essentials: one question and an intuitive way to answer.\r\n\r\nFor example, you can:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ecollect a quick opinion on a topic\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003egather feedback about an article or presentation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eprepare a decision\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erun spontaneous feedback polls\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\nExample: An online magazine asks its readers: »Did this article convince you?«\r\n\r\nReaders move a slider between agreement and disagreement and show their tendency – not just a simple yes or no. This provides more nuanced insights into the opinion of your audience.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for websites, blogs and presentations\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThe \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/quick-question\"\u003eQuick Question\u003c/a\u003e is especially well suited for embedding on websites. This allows you to involve your visitors directly in your content:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ebelow blog articles\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ein online magazines\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eon landing pages\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eduring presentations or live events\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eon community or project pages\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\nThanks to its simple format, interaction happens effortlessly. Visitors don’t need to install anything or create an account — they can vote immediately.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSee results instantly\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nAs with all PollUnit votes, the results are automatically collected and visualized. This allows you to immediately see how your audience thinks.\r\n\r\nThis makes the \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/quick-question\"\u003eQuick Question\u003c/a\u003e especially useful for:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003emedia and publishers\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eevents and presentations\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eproduct feedback\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ecommunity voting\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003espontaneous opinion polls\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCreated in seconds and ready to use\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nYou can create a \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/quick-question\"\u003eQuick Question\u003c/a\u003e in just a few seconds:\r\n\r\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eWrite your question\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShare the link or embed it\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCollect answers and view the results\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\r\n\r\nThis format is perfect for situations where speed, simplicity, and participation matter most.","created_at":"2026-03-15T08:21:42.933Z","updated_at":"2026-03-15T09:01:48.116Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/201/quick-question"}
{"id":200,"title":"Making PollUnit Accessible in More Languages","description":"Over the past months we have started a major internationalization initiative to make PollUnit more accessible to people around the world.","post_text":"\u003ci\u003eOver the past months we have started a major internationalization initiative to make PollUnit more accessible to people around the world.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\nPollUnit is used by organizations, companies, clubs, and communities in many different countries. While English has always been available, we noticed that more and more users prefer working in their native language when creating polls, surveys, and contests.\r\n\r\nTo support this, we began a large effort to translate and localize PollUnit across the entire platform.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eExpanding language support\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis initiative focuses on translating not only the interface but also our tutorials, blog posts, help pages, and feature descriptions. Our goal is that users can understand PollUnit and its features in their own language – from the first visit to advanced use cases.\r\n\r\nIn the coming months, more and more content will also become available in additional languages. PollUnit is now available in the following languages:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGerman\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnglish\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrench\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIndonesian\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eItalian\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDutch\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePolish\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePortuguese\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRomanian\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpanish\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCzech\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTurkish\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n…and more to come.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this matters\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nPollUnit is used for many different purposes – from scheduling meetings and collecting feedback to running photo contests or design votes. Making these tools accessible in more languages helps teams collaborate more easily and removes barriers for participants.\r\n\r\nFor many people, voting or participating in a poll is much more comfortable when the interface are in their native language.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eA continuous effort\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nInternationalization is not a one-time project but an ongoing process. As PollUnit evolves and new features are released, we will continue expanding translations and improving existing ones.\r\n\r\nIf you notice something that could be translated better in your language, feel free to let us know – feedback from our users helps us improve PollUnit for everyone.","created_at":"2026-03-15T07:12:17.249Z","updated_at":"2026-03-15T08:53:42.999Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/200/internationalization"}
{"id":199,"title":"Manage Your Team Together with Other Admins","description":"PollUnit organizations now support admins. Organization admins can invite new members and help manage the team.","post_text":"Managing polls in a team just got easier. PollUnit organizations now support organization admins, allowing you to delegate administrative tasks within your team.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a PollUnit organization?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nA PollUnit organization allows teams to collaborate under a shared workspace. Members of an organization can work together on \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003epolls\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003econtests\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003esurveys\u003c/a\u003e while sharing features such as branding, plan limits, and features.\r\n\r\nOrganizations are especially useful for companies, clubs, agencies, or event teams that create polls regularly and want to manage them centrally.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eNew: Organization admins\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nUntil now, only the organization owner could manage members. With the new admin role, you can now assign selected members as organization admins.\r\nOrganization admins can invite new members to the organization and help manage the team structure. This makes it much easier to manage larger teams and distribute responsibilities.\r\n\r\nThis small change can make a big difference for teams that use PollUnit regularly. Especially if you manage multiple organizations as an owner, each with its own members and admins.","created_at":"2026-03-06T10:52:27.021Z","updated_at":"2026-03-06T12:04:07.476Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/199/admin-role"}
{"id":197,"title":"Mark locations, areas, and routes directly in surveys","description":"Participants can now mark locations, areas, or routes directly: perfect for public participation, planning, and geographic analysis.","post_text":"With our latest update, we are expanding the PollUnit \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003esurvey\u003c/a\u003e type with an especially versatile feature:\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eFrom now on, you can add a new map step to your \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003emulti-step surveys\u003c/a\u003e. Participants can mark a location, draw an area, or sketch a route directly on an interactive map.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\nThis extension makes PollUnit even more flexible and is ideal for anyone who wants to collect geographic information or make joint decisions with a spatial reference.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a map step?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nMany votes and surveys have a clear spatial context: Where should an event take place? Which districts need special attention? How do favorite routes, commuting paths, or danger spots run?\r\n\r\nWith the new map step, there is no need for laborious descriptions of locations. Instead, participants visually, intuitively, and precisely mark what they mean.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can the new survey step do?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Mark locations\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nLet your participants set a point, for example for:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003epotential meeting points\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edesired locations\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edanger spots in road traffic\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efavorite places\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Draw areas\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nIdeal for all scenarios where an area is relevant:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003edistrict boundaries\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003epotential construction areas\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003egarden or property areas\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ezoning\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Mark routes\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nPerfect for:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ecommuting routes\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erunning and cycling routes\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eroute guidance for events\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eproblem points on daily routes\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\nParticipants can freely draw very easily using click or drag-and-drop.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eEvaluation made easy\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nAll markings appear in your results overview, aggregated on a shared map, clearly distinguishable by color and viewable individually.\r\n\r\nFor further analysis, you can export the points, areas, and routes. For each point you receive a latitude and longitude, enabling you to use the data in other applications as well.","created_at":"2025-11-30T00:56:39.342Z","updated_at":"2026-02-05T12:02:45.627Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/197/mark-locations-areas-and-routes-in-survey"}
{"id":198,"title":"Update: Descriptions in polls and surveys","description":"Use option descriptions in PollUnit to create clearer polls and surveys, improve decision-making, and get more reliable results.","post_text":"Polls are most effective when all participants clearly understand what they are voting on. Unclear questions or ambiguous answer options can quickly lead to distorted results. For this reason, PollUnit has long offered the ability to add descriptions to individual \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003epoll\u003c/a\u003e options. These descriptions help provide additional context without unnecessarily cluttering the poll itself.\r\n\r\nWhen creating a \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003esurvey\u003c/a\u003e with PollUnit, you also have the option to add a rating step. A rating step essentially works like an independent poll within a survey, allowing multiple separate polls to be chained together in a meaningful way. Here too, it is possible to add descriptions to each option. These descriptions can be displayed in a separate overlay, providing additional details when needed without interrupting the voting flow.\r\n\r\nWhen running image-based polls, whether as a standalone poll or as part of a survey, option descriptions add even more value. In PollUnit, these descriptions are also displayed directly within the image swipebox, allowing participants to view additional information while browsing through the images. This ensures that visual polls remain intuitive while still providing enough context to make well-informed decisions.","created_at":"2026-01-21T19:30:51.662Z","updated_at":"2026-02-04T22:14:14.769Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/198/descriptions"}
{"id":196,"title":"Add favicons to your PollUnits","description":"Starting now, you can set a favicon for your polls and surveys in addition to your custom logo! Favicons help users quickly identify tabs and give your PollUnit page a more professional appearance.","post_text":"\u003ci\u003eWe're excited to announce a small but meaningful enhancement at PollUnit: From now on, you can not only set your custom logo, but also define a favicon for your polls and surveys!\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a Favicon?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nA favicon (short for »Favorite Icon«) is the small symbol that appears in the browser tab next to the page title. You may have noticed it on other websites – it's usually a miniature version of the brand logo. Favicons help users quickly identify tabs and give your PollUnit page a more professional appearance.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy use a Favicon?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nA favicon offers you:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecognition:\u003c/strong\u003e Users can immediately identify your poll in the browser tab – even with many tabs open.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand consistency:\u003c/strong\u003e Your corporate design remains visible throughout the experience.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessionalism:\u003c/strong\u003e Your polls immediately appear more polished and trustworthy.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eIt’s that simple\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nFavicons are part of the \u003cstrong\u003e»My Logos«\u003c/strong\u003e section. When you create a new logo or edit an existing one, you can now upload a favicon in addition to the logo that appears in the header. When creating a PollUnit, you can select the logo during the »Design« step. The favicon will then automatically be displayed in browser tabs – whether you're creating a \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003epoll\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/collect-ideas-and-feedback\"\u003eidea collection\u003c/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/tutorials/find_a_date\"\u003edate finder\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eWith this small addition, we want to give you even more ways to adapt PollUnit to your brand and style. Try it out now and give your polls that final touch!\u003c/i\u003e","created_at":"2025-08-07T10:29:12.782Z","updated_at":"2026-02-04T22:58:15.502Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/196/favicon"}
{"id":195,"title":"Vote once a day","description":"From now on, polls, photo, music and video contests can be set to allow each voter to vote once per day – regardless of previous votes.","post_text":"We’re excited to introduce a new feature in PollUnit that opens up many creative and continuous use cases: From now on, you can allow each participant to vote once per day in \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003epolls\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/music-contest\"\u003emusic\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/video-contest\"\u003evideo contests\u003c/a\u003e – regardless of their previous votes.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s new?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nUntil now, participants could cast a certain number of votes, but once they used them up, they couldn’t vote again. The new setting now allows one vote every day. That means: If someone voted yesterday, they can come back and vote again today – even for the same option!\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eMore engagement – users return daily\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nInstead of voting once and being done, this feature encourages participants to come back regularly. It promotes daily interaction and can help grow your reach if voters encourage others to join the daily vote.\r\n\r\nA little competition emerges: Who stays committed? Who votes every day? That’s motivating!\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eClick on »Create PollUnit«\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelect a PollUnit type, e.g., »Photo Contest«\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnter a title and choose a voting type\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFollow the steps until you reach the »Advanced« section and enable voting\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOptionally define a voting period\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCheck »Vote once a day« and save your PollUnit\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003e»Vote once a day« is more than just a limit – it’s a tool to extend interaction, make voting more exciting, and keep people engaged. It turns a simple vote into a small daily decision.\u003c/i\u003e","created_at":"2025-07-17T10:19:40.858Z","updated_at":"2026-02-04T23:40:29.485Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/195/vote-once-a-day"}
{"id":194,"title":"Prefilled fields for organizations","description":"With our latest update for Organizations, you can now define central fields that will be automatically applied to every newly created PollUnit.","post_text":"Working together just got even easier! With our latest update for \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/tutorials/organization\"\u003eOrganizations\u003c/a\u003e, you can now define central fields that will be automatically applied to every newly created PollUnit. This saves time, ensures consistency, and makes management easier.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s new?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nOrganizations in PollUnit already allow you to share your account with colleagues and create and manage polls together. From now on, you can also define default values for specific fields within your organization – these will be automatically pre-filled in every newly created PollUnit.\r\n\r\nThe fields that can be pre-filled include:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePublisher (responsible party / issuer)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePublisher email\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLegal notice\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTerms of participation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrivacy policy\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e \r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is this important?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nEspecially for organizations that regularly create polls on legal or business-related topics, it’s crucial that this information remains consistent. Instead of entering the same data manually each time, you can now ensure everything is automatically and correctly filled in – and for all members of your organization.\r\n\r\nThis means:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFewer errors\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGreater efficiency\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore professional appearance\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWho benefits from this?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThis feature is ideal for:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompanies with multiple poll creators\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAgencies working on behalf of clients\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEducational institutions with standardized legal requirements\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNGOs or associations that want to standardize their communication\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eCreate or open your organization in PollUnit\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNavigate to »My Organizations«\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCreate a new organization or edit an existing one\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnter the default values into the new fields\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrom now on, these values will automatically appear in new PollUnits created within the organization\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\r\n\r\nIf you’re already part of an organization, you can start using the new features right away. And if not – now is the perfect time to create an organization and invite your team!","created_at":"2025-07-03T11:55:20.730Z","updated_at":"2026-02-05T11:19:15.125Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/194/prefilled-fields-for-organizations"}
{"id":193,"title":"Migration of server infrastructure","description":"We have successfully migrated our entire server infrastructure from DigitalOcean to Hetzner. The transition is complete, and all services are now running stably on the new platform.","post_text":"We have successfully migrated our entire server infrastructure from DigitalOcean to Hetzner. The transition is complete, and all services are now running stably on the new platform.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Change?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nImproved Performance and Lower Costs\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nHetzner offers high-performance servers at a significantly better price-performance ratio. This allows us to operate our systems more efficiently and make better use of our resources.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSustainable Data Centers\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nOne key reason for the move was Hetzner’s focus on sustainability. Their data centers run on 100% renewable energy and are optimized for energy efficiency. \r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eData Privacy and Location Advantage\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nHetzner’s servers are located in Germany and are fully compliant with GDPR. This provides a clear legal framework for data protection and increases overall data security.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Means for Our Users\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThe migration is complete and was carried out without major interruptions. Services remain fully available—now running on a more stable and sustainable infrastructure. Our server location was also previously in Germany, Frankfurt, so we only moved within Germany. \r\n\r\n","created_at":"2025-05-19T06:50:48.821Z","updated_at":"2026-02-05T14:00:56.709Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/193/migration-digital-ocean-to-hetzner"}
{"id":192,"title":"Bulk Actions for Faster Management","description":"Whether you're managing hundreds of submissions or organizing a multi-stage competition, bulk actions help you save time and stay organized.","post_text":"Bulk actions allow you to select multiple items such as images, music files, videos, comments, or participants and apply an action to all selected elements at once. This means you can for example delete entries and moderate comments with just a few clicks.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Bulk Actions Improve Multi-Round Photo Contests\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nLet’s say you're organizing a \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto contest with several voting rounds\u003c/a\u003e. After each round, only the top-rated images should move on to the next stage.\r\n\r\nWith bulk actions, you can:\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eClone the images into a new PollUnit\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelect and delete all losing entries in one go\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStart voting in the new cloned PollUnit\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\nNo need to handle each image one by one – just lasso-select or hold Shift/Ctrl to mark images for deletion, and get started on the next round in seconds.","created_at":"2025-04-24T13:15:02.678Z","updated_at":"2026-02-05T14:09:45.327Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/192/bulk-actions"}