{"id":178,"title":"Add File Upload Fields to your Surveys","description":"Surveys can now collect more than just text! You can now add file upload fields to your surveys and collect files such as images, PDFs, or Word documents from your participants.","post_text":"We are excited to introduce a new feature for our form fields: File upload fields! Starting now, you can collect not only text fields, dropdowns, checkboxes, and multiple-choice fields in \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003esurveys and forms\u003c/a\u003e, but also files such as images, PDFs, or Word documents from your participants.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHere's how it works\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eCreate a survey step of the type »Collect information«\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnter a title and optional description for the step, then click »Next«\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCreate and label the desired fields\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelect »File upload« as the field type.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSave and share the questionnaire, done!\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eThe file upload fields can be created in a form with other field types. This allows you to collect files anonymously or simply create additional fields and ask for names or email addresses. This opens up a variety of new use cases.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\nMarket researchers can collect visual feedback from customers on new products or services. You can collect applications online and have them upload their resume and other relevant documents. In feedback forms, participants can upload photos of problems with products or services. In idea collection, participants can submit ideas in the form of sketches or text documents.","created_at":"2024-04-10T14:55:04.884Z","updated_at":"2024-04-13T09:15:34.472Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/178/file-upload-in-surveys"}
{"id":177,"title":"Competitions with Jury Mode","description":"Discover the benefits of the Jury Mode in voting and photo contests. Learn how expert evaluations enhance quality, promote objectivity, and foster innovation.","post_text":"In the world of \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003eonline voting\u003c/a\u003e, as well as in \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/video-contest\"\u003evideo\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto competitions\u003c/a\u003e, the participation of experts is invaluable. Their expert judgment can not only improve the quality of submitted entries but also ensure a fair and objective evaluation. This is where our new Jury Mode comes into play.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Jury Mode?\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThe Jury Mode is a feature that allows selected jurors to have special rights to judge the submitted entries. In contrast to traditional voting by the general public, the Jury Mode enables the formation of an expert panel to evaluate the submitted works.\r\n\r\nParticipants visiting a PollUnit with the Jury Mode enabled can submit, review, and view the voting results. Voting is only possible for members of the jury. Of course, you can also configure your PollUnit so that the voting results or distribution of votes remain confidential.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference compared to invitations without Jury Mode?\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nYou can also require an invitation in the security settings of your PollUnit without activating Jury Mode. Without Jury Mode, our system assumes that all visitors to your competition should be able to vote. Therefore, without Jury Mode, participants without an invitation will be shown an error message, stating that they need a valid invitation to vote. This error message is not displayed in Jury Mode.\r\n\r\nAlso, check out our article \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/de/tutorials/prevent_multiple_participation\"\u003e»Preventing Multiple Participation«\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of Voting with a Jury\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert Judgment\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nWith the Jury Mode, professionals from relevant industries or disciplines can be invited to evaluate the entries. Their expertise and experience contribute to ensuring a high-quality assessment and selecting the best works.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eObjectivity and Fairness\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nThe involvement of a jury ensures an objective and fair evaluation since decisions are not solely dependent on the opinions of the general public. This minimizes potential biases or manipulations and ensures a fair competition.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eImprovement in Quality\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nThe expertise of the jury helps to improve the quality of submitted entries, as they are able to assess technical aspects, recognize creative innovations, and identify works with high potential. This leads to a higher level of excellence and innovation in the results.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatility of Evaluation Criteria\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nUnlike purely quantitative voting, the Jury Mode allows for a more nuanced evaluation based on various criteria such as aesthetics, originality, message, and relevance. This considers more facets of the submitted entries and enables a more comprehensive assessment. For this PollUnit offers also a \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/134/photo-contest-maker-with-categories\"\u003eVoting Category Feature\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAppreciation for Experts\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\nInvolving professionals as jurors in voting and photo competitions contributes to the recognition and appreciation of their expertise. It provides them with a platform to showcase their knowledge and share their opinions on relevant topics.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eInviting Jurors\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nThe Jury Mode can be activated in the \"Advanced\" step. After activation, you can invite jury members via email in the admin link of your PollUnit. Each member will then receive their own unique one-time link, ensuring that each juror can only vote once. Alternatively, you can also generate manual invitation links and distribute them yourself.","created_at":"2024-04-10T09:07:51.713Z","updated_at":"2024-04-10T10:06:54.900Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/177/jury-mode"}
{"id":176,"title":"Introducing our new poll type Video Contest","description":"Discover the new PollUnit video competitions! Simply upload videos, have them rated and join in the excitement – start your own competition now!","post_text":"\u003ci\u003eToday, we are excited to introduce an exciting new feature: Video contests! Now, our users have the opportunity not only to create \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003esurveys\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003evotings\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto contests\u003c/a\u003e but also to \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/video-contest\"\u003eorganize video contests\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\nYou benefit from the comprehensive features and customization options that you already know from our other PollUnit types. These include our various voting types, the ability to create custom designs, comment on submissions, or request any information from submitters and voters. \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/tutorials/embed_poll\"\u003eEmbedding a video contest on your own website\u003c/a\u003e is also possible.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo-specific features\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nPollUnit accepts all common video formats and can automatically convert them into web-ready videos. The videos are stored in different resolutions and qualities. When a video is streamed, the quality adjusts automatically to the available bandwidth. This allows people to view your videos smoothly.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAdjustments to our packages\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nIn order to offer you video contests, we had to make changes to our packages. The prices remain as affordable as usual, and our free account still allows you to create free video contests. Since videos need to be transcoded and consume significantly more storage, there is now a new storage limit. This limit is chosen so that you can create countless photo contests. If you create many video contests or collect particularly long videos, you will need to upgrade to a larger package. This way, the costs are fairly distributed among those who consume more storage and cause more server load.","created_at":"2024-03-13T11:40:12.526Z","updated_at":"2024-03-28T10:56:29.423Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/176/create-video-contests"}
{"id":175,"title":"Attach files to surveys and votes","description":"Utilize file attachments to enhance your surveys, votes, and idea collections. By attaching files, additional information can be provided that goes beyond mere text or image.","post_text":"The PollUnit \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com\"\u003ePoll Maker\u003c/a\u003e have always allowed for files such as images to be directly provided as options for voting. We are now expanding this functionality to include file attachments.\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eBy attaching data in various file formats, additional information can now be provided that goes beyond mere text or image. This can help explain complex topics better, present visual examples, or provide detailed instructions that enhance participants' understanding.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\nThese file attachments can be associated with various objects in PollUnit, enabling a whole range of new use cases.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFile Attachments in Surveys\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nEach \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003eonline survey\u003c/a\u003e consists of at least one step. Each of these steps in your questionnaire consists of a title, an optional description, and the associated questions. The description can include not only text but also images and videos. With the new file attachments, you can now provide additional information and instructions, up to presenting product designs or other data such as PDFs, Excel documents, etc.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFile Attachments in Votes\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nEach vote itself, as well as each voting option, can now be enriched with additional files. Whether it's a photo in a \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto contest\u003c/a\u003e, text options, or a person in an \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003eonline election\u003c/a\u003e. For example, resumes, candidate profiles, election programs, and much more can be added.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFile Attachments in Idea Collections\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nIf you create an \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/collect-ideas-and-feedback\"\u003eonline idea collection\u003c/a\u003e, ideas can be better visualized through images, graphics, or videos. This allows participating individuals to get a clearer picture of the proposed ideas and understand them better.\r\n\r\nFile attachments can provide additional information that complements or supports ideas. This can include relevant research results, statistics, case studies, or reference materials that help strengthen the credibility and relevance of the ideas. Complex or abstract ideas can be made more understandable by attaching diagrams, infographics, or presentations.","created_at":"2024-03-06T10:59:00.711Z","updated_at":"2024-03-06T15:21:55.394Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/175/attachments"}
{"id":174,"title":"Prevent cheating with email confirmation and restricted domain scope","description":"Our latest update introduces two new measures that allow you to prevent multiple participations by checking the email address of your voters.","post_text":"Depending on the requirements of a vote or competition, various options are available to prevent multiple votes. Not all methods offer the same level of security; some require additional steps from voters, while others necessitate a technical background that not all organizers can provide. In our tutorial \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/tutorials/prevent_multiple_participation\"\u003e»Preventing Multiple Participations«\u003c/a\u003e, you'll find an overview of the security measures and their prerequisites available to you in our \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en\"\u003epoll maker\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eOur latest update introduces two new measures that allow you to prevent multiple participations by checking the email address of your voters.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eEmail Confirmation\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nImplementing email confirmation adds an extra layer of security to the voting process. Participants are required to verify their email address by clicking on a confirmation link sent to them. This not only ensures the authenticity of participants but also minimizes the risk of fraudulent entries.\r\n\r\nBut by creating different email addresses, users could participate multiple times in the same process, compromising the integrity of votes or competitions.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eEmail Confirmation with a Restricted Domain Scope\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\nTo further enhance security, we offer the option to restrict voting to specific email domains. This means participants must use an email address associated with an allowed domain, significantly reducing the likelihood of unauthorized or multiple entries. For instance, if your domain is »yourdomain.com«, only email addresses ending in »@yourdomain.com« will be accepted.\r\n\r\nBy combining email confirmation and limited domain scope, we provide a robust solution to prevent cheating and maintain the integrity of your online voting events. Especially if you have control over the domain, this method provides a low-barrier and highly secure option. It allows you, for example, to permit only company addresses that cannot be independently created by individuals.\r\n\r\nFor organizers looking to employ advanced security measures for their voting events, selecting a reliable web hosting service is crucial. \u003ca href=\"https://www.namehero.com\"\u003eNamehero\u003c/a\u003e, known for its fast web hosting and domain services, can provide the technical reliability and support needed to maintain website integrity during high-traffic events such as competitive polls or votes requiring email confirmation and domain restriction.\r\n","created_at":"2023-12-06T12:28:01.162Z","updated_at":"2024-07-02T06:19:37.600Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/174/prevent-cheating-with-email-confirmation-and-a-restricted-domain-scope"}
{"id":173,"title":"Prevent self-voting","description":"Specify whether participants have the opportunity to vote on their own submissions. This is particularly useful if you want to ensure that each competition is fair and transparent.","post_text":"Self-voting refers to the ability of an individual to vote for their own submissions or suggestions. In a voting context, this means that participants have the permission to support their own choice or contribution. This can occur in various situations and use cases, including \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/voting\"\u003egroup or team voting\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto contests\u003c/a\u003e, and more.\r\n\r\nThe ability for self-voting can have both positive and negative implications, depending on the specific rules and objectives of the voting process.\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003ePositive Aspects\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe ability for self-voting allows individuals to actively support their own preferences or contributions, leading to a stronger sense of self-expression.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn certain contexts, self-voting can make the evaluation process more transparent, as participants can openly vote for their own contributions.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eNegative Aspects\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn some cases, self-voting may lead to bias when individuals tend to favor their own options, regardless of the actual quality or relevance.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn competitions or votes where fairness and equality are crucial, self-voting may be considered an unfair practice.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eWith our \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en\"\u003eonline poll creator\u003c/a\u003e, you can now specify whether participants have the ability to vote for their own submissions. If this topic interests you, you should also take a look at our tutorial on preventing multiple participations.\u003c/i\u003e","created_at":"2023-12-06T11:08:50.314Z","updated_at":"2023-12-06T11:45:29.802Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/173/prevent-self-voting"}
{"id":172,"title":"Ranking questions in online surveys","description":"A ranking question allows participants to rank options according to their preference or importance. PollUnit determines a relative ranking based on all lists submitted.","post_text":"\u003ci\u003eFeature release: a ranking question, also known as a ordinal question, allows participants to rank elements or options according to their preference or importance. Instead of selecting a single answer, respondents are required to arrange the various options in a specific order.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\nPollUnit then determines a relative ranking based on all submitted lists. This question type not only yields the most preferred option but also helps understand the importance or popularity of different options, taking into account nuances in respondents' preferences.\r\n\r\nParticipants in a \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003esurvey\u003c/a\u003e must weigh which options are most important to them. This fosters an awareness of the relative importance of various aspects or features and assists them in prioritizing. In complex decisions where many factors need consideration, a ranking question can help participants gain clarity and determine overall priority. This can facilitate decision-making for participants. However, it should be noted that ranking questions with numerous options may make it challenging for participants to establish a clear hierarchy. Therefore, we recommend using this voting type only for short lists.\r\n\r\nTo establish the relative ranking or average rating, points are allocated. The higher the position, the more points the option receives. The results of ranking questions allow for a deeper analysis of respondents' preferences. Researchers can identify patterns in the rankings and gain precise insights into the hierarchy of preferences.\r\n\r\nRanking questions, along with all our other rating types, are available to you for free. Why not give it a try right away?","created_at":"2023-11-12T22:43:09.229Z","updated_at":"2023-11-30T09:34:13.074Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/172/ranking-questions-in-online-surveys"}
{"id":170,"title":"Pairwise comparison voting","description":"Create online pairwise comparisons and leverage the ELO-based ranking system to effectively assess and prioritize in situations with numerous options or images. Minimize subjective influences, enhance efficiency, and thwart fraudulent attempts.","post_text":"The pairwise comparison, also known as pair comparison analysis, or pair comparison method, is a technique for prioritizing and evaluating options. In this method, options are compared pairwise to determine which one is preferred. In the end, we obtain a ranking of the options.\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003ePollUnit now allows you to create an \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/pairwise-comparison\"\u003eonline pairwise comparison\u003c/a\u003e. Options that compete in pairs can include free-text or images.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\nTo generate the ranking, we use the ELO rating. The ELO rating is a metric used to assess the skill level of participants. Originally developed for chess players, it assigns points based on their results against stronger or weaker opponents.\r\n\r\nThe advantage of this system is that not every voter needs to compare all options. PollUnit allows you to configure the number of voting rounds per participant. Thus, for each participant, several pairs of options are randomly drawn. In each pair, the voter can choose their favorite. PollUnit then creates a relative ranking of all options.\r\n\r\nPairwise comparison is a powerful tool to effectively evaluate and prioritize situations with many options or images, such as selecting photos for websites, \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto contests\u003c/a\u003e, social media, or in scientific studies. It reduces subjective influence, increases efficiency, and provides a structured method for decision-making.\r\n\r\nRandom allocation of pairs also makes fraud more difficult. Voters do not know in advance which pairs they will evaluate. This makes it harder for cheaters to focus on specific pairs they want to manipulate.","created_at":"2023-10-18T12:30:46.733Z","updated_at":"2023-10-26T08:39:38.152Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/170/pairwise-comparison"}
{"id":171,"title":"Let survey participants draw on images","description":"Healthcare professionals, educators, market researchers and more can now harness the power of drawing on images and visual data collection in their surveys.","post_text":"\u003ci\u003eIn the world of research and data collection, the ability to \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/survey\"\u003ecreate surveys\u003c/a\u003e that are versatile and adaptable to various needs is crucial. We are proud to introduce an exciting new feature that allows respondents to draw on images within a survey. This feature opens up a world of possibilities for researchers, educators, and professionals in various fields.\u003c/i\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Use Case: The Quest for Cognitive Assessment\u003c/strong\u003e\r\n\r\nImagine a scenario where you are conducting a study that involves cognitive assessments. One of the most reliable self-administered assessments for detecting mild cognitive impairment is the Self Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE). However, the SAGE test is traditionally paper-and-pen-based, making it challenging to administer online.\r\n\r\nThe SAGE test includes various elements such as identifying and naming pictured objects, copying images by drawing them, and freehand drawing after specific instructions. This is where PollUnit's new feature comes into play. It allows participants to draw on images, making it easier to conduct these assessments online.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of PollUnit's image drawing feature not only serves this specific use case but also opens up opportunities for professionals in various domains. Healthcare professionals, educators, market researchers and more can now harness the power of visual data collection in their surveys.","created_at":"2023-10-19T22:50:19.049Z","updated_at":"2023-10-26T08:16:29.921Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/171/survey-with-draw-on-images-feature"}
{"id":167,"title":"Create photo contests with image series submission","description":"With the introduction of Image Series Submission, PollUnit enables users to submit captivating sets of images, allowing participants to showcase their photography skills in a more comprehensive and visually engaging manner. ","post_text":"Traditionally, PollUnit \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/photo-contest\"\u003ephoto contests\u003c/a\u003e have been limited to single images, leaving photographers constrained within a single frame. While single images can undoubtedly be powerful and impactful, they often fail to capture the complete narrative or deliver the full range of emotions that a photographer wishes to convey.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Image Series Submission feature addresses this limitation by enabling participants to submit a collection of images that work together harmoniously, unveiling a more profound and comprehensive visual experience.\u003c/strong\u003e\r\n\r\nEnabling the submission of image series, will not only enrich the photography competition experience for both photographers and judges. In the realm of sculpture and object competition, it allows artists to capture the details and varied perspectives of their sculptures and objects that showcases their artistic vision and craftsmanship.\r\n\r\nWhen voting on the images, the series of images will be judged as a whole and not each image individually. To use our new feature, you can enable image series in the »Advanced« step in the »Allow image upload« section.\r\n\r\nLearn more about our \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en\"\u003ePollMaker\u003c/a\u003e and its various voting, event management and decision-making capabilities. If you're interested in image and photo voting you may also want to take a look at the different possibilities \u003ca href=\"https://pollunit.com/en/tutorials/vote_for_images\"\u003ehow to vote on images\u003c/a\u003e PollUnit has to offer.","created_at":"2023-06-20T12:36:37.636Z","updated_at":"2023-07-26T07:27:42.204Z","url":"https://pollunit.com/en/posts/167/image-series-submission"}