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  1. Poll unit customization

    Detailed user research has been conducted to create a poll unit experience that will delight respondents and encourage them to answer questions. Thus, some aspects of the poll unit cannot be adjusted. This section discusses some parts of the poll ...
  2. Advanced integration

    Advanced The basic integration code is suitable for most websites. This section describes a more advanced integration method. Container Element and Placement The best placement for the poll unit is embedded in an article's content. Other po...
  3. Identifying respondents

    We use several methods for identifying and remembering respondents and combining each respondent's answers from multiple poll unit visits into one profile. Cookies Our most common identification mechanism is a cookie placed by the poll unit. Aft...
  4. WordPress IQPoll plugin

    The IQPoll WordPress plugin, currently in beta, is a module publishers can add to their site(s), enabling them to install the IQPoll widget without technical knowledge or code access.  Once installed and activated, the plugin enables th...
  5. Respondent menu

    You might have noticed the three dots in the upper right corner of the poll unit (see green square). It opens the respondent menu.  This is where respondents can remove any of their answers from our database, download all...
  6. Using poll units with Google Tag Manager

    It is possible to utilize Google Tag Manager (GTM) to inject a tag of custom HTML based on a trigger.  First, create a custom HTML tag:  Next, insert the poll unit integration code as copied from the InsightStore or p...
  7. AdEngage

    CivicScience offers the ability to integrate an ad unit that will be served alongside the poll unit. Various configurations and layouts accommodate a media partner's ad size and location preferences. AdEngage integrations require collaboration bet...
  8. Deploying a radio question

    As of June 2, 2025, new requirements for question quotas and durations have been implemented .   To deploy (or launch) a radio (single-select) question in IS2:  Go to the question's Settings. Choose Deploy.  You'll see this screen. Ch...
  9. IDSync

    CivicScience has developed a flexible framework for synchronizing digital identifiers between CivicScience and its partners whenever necessary or desired. Either of the two methods may be used for integration. Pixel Method In the first method, C...
  10. Accounts/organizations

    Easily manage and switch between your main and child accounts. Understand how your account manager sets up your organization for streamlined access.