Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How can I sign up for Polling.com?

You can sign up for free on our website. No credit card is required to get started and our free plan also includes unlimited surveys and responses!

2. What types of surveys can I create with Polling.com?

From basic direct link surveys to in-product surveys Polling.com supports various integrations and multiple question formats. Use cases range from simple rating feedback to in depth 50+ question surveys.
For users wanting more powerful tools we also support form functionality and survey routing.

3. Can I connect external user IDs or emails?

Yes, we provide several options for connecting external user data, depending on your needs:

4. What are Events?

Events are specific actions or occurrences tracked within your application or software that can be used to trigger surveys or segment audiences.

  • Purchase Events: Available on all plans, these track when a user makes a purchase within your app.
  • Session Events: Available on all plans, these track user sessions within your app.
  • Custom Events: Available only on the Business and Enterprise plans, these allow you to define and track any specific actions or behaviors relevant to your app.

Using events, you can target surveys more precisely based on user actions, enhancing the relevance and effectiveness of your surveys.

5. Does Polling.com offer a Plugin for X Software?

We support Zapier and flexible Webhooks which together cover most third party integrations.
If you are on a paid plan and wish to see certain plugins added, contact us at support@polling.com, and we can help to get it added.

6. Can I target specific users with my surveys?

Yes, our advanced targeting rules let you field surveys to the right users at the right time. We have very robust targeting capabilities which can leverage ingested events, survey responses, and various user properties.

Learn more about targeting here: https://docs.polling.com/embeds/targeting-filters

7. What is survey branching and how can I use it?

Survey branching allows you to follow up on specific answers with additional questions or actions. This helps create a more personalized survey experience and gather deeper insights.

Survey branching is available to all plans including the Free Plan.

Learn more about branching here: https://docs.polling.com/surveys/survey-logic-branching

8. What support options are available?

Support options vary by plan:

  • Free and Essentials plans include basic email support.
  • Standard plan includes enhanced email support with a 48-hour response time.
  • Business plan includes live chat support during business hours and a dedicated support email with a 24-hour response time.
  • Enterprise plan includes phone support, a dedicated support email with a 24-hour response time, and priority queue for all support channels.
9. Can I customize the appearance of my surveys?

Yes, with the Standard Plan and above, you can customize survey themes with custom brand colors and custom fonts.

See more information about custom theming here: https://docs.polling.com/embeds/survey-theme-customization

10. Can I remove the branded footer on my surveys?

Yes, with the Essentials Plan and above, you can remove polling.com branding. To toggle branding on and off visit Company → Details. Branding is automatically turned off when you upgrade your account.

11. Are there any limitations on the number of surveys I can run or the number of responses per survey?

There is no limit to the number of surveys or number of responses.

12. How can I invite a team member to my account?

Additional team member seats are available on All Paid Plans.

Learn more here: https://docs.polling.com/team-and-account/team-seats

13. How can I contact Polling.com support?

For any questions or support, you can message us at support@polling.com.

14. Do you offer a discount to non-profits, students, educational institutions, government entities, or startups?

Yes, Polling.com offers discounts. Please contact our sales team at sales@polling.com for more information and to see if you qualify for our discounted rates.