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  1. Integration in a nested iframe

    If the Poll Unit must be presented in a nested iframe , you need to use an alternative integration technique. 1   This technique can also be used for standard placements. First, include the script on the page to instantiate the poll. ...
  2. Introduction to the Poll Unit

    CivicScience's Poll Units (formerly called widgets) provide an engaging experience for website visitors while enabling maximum user data collection and, in turn, the most relevant insights once the code is integrated into your site. Data collect...
  3. Poll Unit types

    Poll Units may be used in two different ways. The first instance has two subtypes. In-article First, it may be placed in an article with a width of 500px or more. It will look something like this: Here is an example. Sidebar The second s...
  4. Poll Unit polling hub integration

    After the respondent completes the initial questions in the polling session, they can respond to additional polling questions. By default, we redirect visitors to a page that includes the CivicScience polling hub (formerly the carousel) script. ...
  5. Using Poll Units in WordPress

    Many sites use WordPress as their content management system (CMS). Integrating Poll Units into a WordPress site is straightforward. HTML block The first way to integrate the Poll Unit code is to add it using an HTML block. Copy and paste th...
  6. Using Poll Units with Google Tag Manager

    It is possible to use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to inject a custom HTML tag based on a trigger.  First, create a custom HTML tag:  Next, insert the Poll Unit integration code as copied from the InsightStore or provided...
  7. Basic Poll Unit integration

    The Poll Unit code snippet consists of a and a tag that will display the Poll Unit. The Poll Unit integration will typically be handled by the media partner's content management team, with assistance from the CivicScience Account Ma...
  8. Moving from InsightStore 1 to InsightStore 2 for media partners

    Explore InsightStore 2's revamped features with easier navigation, powerful filters, and new tools like AudienceLens and Sage. Update your bookmarks now!
  9. Question quotas and durations

    As of June 2, 2025, several changes have been made to response quotas and question durations. First, when deploying engagement questions, the user must Specify a one-time quota of 1000 or fewer responses 1 or Specify an end date tha...
  10. Pinning an engagement question to your poll

    To pin a question means to ensure that it is the first engagement question seen by any respondent who visits a particular target. Pinning questions to a site or article's theme improves response rates. You can link to a specific engagement qu...