Polls

• What is a poll?

  A poll is the fastest and easiest method to get numerous opinions. All you have to do is enter a question and answers. The results of all polls are kept in real time. To create a poll, click on "start" in the toolbar on the top of the page and then enter your question in the field labeled "Create your poll and get votes from the community".

• How do I create a poll?

  On the Voycer homepage you will find a bar with an entry field titled "Create your poll and get votes from the community!" Enter your poll question there and click "Go ahead". In the next step you will have the option to enter the answers of your choice into the fields labled "Answer". If you wish to add more than two answers simply click "+Add answer" and a further field will appear.

  Now you may choose to add an image to your poll to make it more attractive, as well as a description and Tags to your poll. Once you have finished those steps simply click "create poll".

• What do I enter into the description field for my poll?

  The description field lets you share your motivation for creating the poll. This field will be visible to others taking part in your poll and helps you explain the background to your question. You can post links to a related article or simply describe what your poll is about.

• What do I enter as tags for my poll?

  Tags are used to let you categorize your poll, so that people sharing an interest with your poll’s topic can easily find it. You have to enter at least two tags but are encouraged to enter as many as you can think of. If you create a poll about the Superbowl you may for example wish to enter tags such as "NFL"; "NFC"; "AFC"; "American Football"; "Sports" ...

• How do I enter tags for my poll?

  Simply start typing the tags of your choice and select your entry by pressing enter or comma on your keyboard.

• How can I add images to my poll?

  You can add images to both your question and your answers. In order to add an image to your poll’s question or answer options, simply click the blue image next to the corresponding field.

  In the window that appears next you have the option to search for royalty free images on Picasa and Flickr. Type a keyword into the search bar labeled "Type your search" and hit search. Select your preferred image from the search results by clicking on the image thumbnail. The image will then be automatically added to your poll.

  Alternatively you may choose to upload your own image file by selecting "upload" in the blue bar on your left hand side.

Surveys

• What is a survey?

  A survey consists of multiple questions and serves to obtain systematic information about positions, opinions, knowledge, and behaviors of people. With Voycer you can quickly and easily create a survey at any time. Our unique query tool also allows you to categorize each question. These questions can then be automatically sent to those in your address book that have been defined by you to be interested in the certain categories. Using Voycer survey tools you can perform a reliable statistical analysis once your survey has been answered.

• What are question types?

  A question type is one of the 14 question types that the survey tool offers. It consists of the question and the format for answering the question, e.g. a question with a list of possible answers, or a question that compares different product attributes.

• What are required questions in surveys?

  When creating a survey, you can decide to make some questions require an answer. Without answering these questions, the survey cannot be completed. Required questions bypass filters, this means they cannot be skipped or put out of view.

• What is a filter?

  A filter allows you to hide one or several questions. You can use multiple filters in a survey, as long as the filter does not overlap between questions. Please note that 'required' questions cannot have filters, as this could generate a conflict in the system. For example, if a 'required' question is hidden by a filter, the system will require the respondent to answer it, even though it is no longer available.

• What is an end date?

  If you want your survey to end on a specific day, you need to specify an end date. You may choose if you want to have your voting automatically end on a certain date or not. You can change the end date at any time, but it cannot be deleted.

• What is the difference between open and private surveys?

  A private survey is only available to a group of participants defined by you. An open survey is available to everyone who has the link of the survey and will be open for public participation on www.voycer.com

• Why can I not take part in a survey?

  Some surveys are private. You must be invited by the survey creator to take part in them. You can participate in all public surveys without an invitation.

• Do I have to register to create a survey?

  Yes, in order to create a survey, you will need to register at www.voycer.com

• Is creating a survey free of charge?

  Your first 5 (five) surveys as a registered user are free of charge.

• When can I export my results?

  You can export your survey results at any time. If you choose to deactivate your survey, please export your results beforehand, as they will not be saved after deactivation.

• Why can I not create any more surveys?

  You have used up your allowed number of surveys. As a standard user, you may create five (5) surveys without charge.

• Can I change or deactivate surveys that I have already created?

  You can, deactivate and reactivate your surveys as many times as you please. Note: results are deleted upon deactivation. Please export your results before deactivating your survey.