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Keep Your Questions Simple, Sweetie
By David Meagor · 12 years ago
When conducting standardized questionnaires, it is important that all respondents have the same understanding of the questions. Achieving this goal depends on how clearly the questions are worded, which in turn depends on the target ...
Use Polls To Encourage More Conversation
By David Meagor · 12 years ago
Polls are great tools for getting people to talk, but be sure to remember the following tips for a successful implementation.
Keep your poll concise and relevant.
Know what essential information you need, why you ...
Success With Polling Your Members
By David Meagor · 12 years ago
If you’d like to connect the members of your network or community, then polls are a great way of doing so. Take care to avoid the following don’ts, though.
Don’t make your questions sound too ...
Polls Create A Collaborative Classroom
By David Meagor · 12 years ago
Collaboration and engagement are now what classrooms strive for in the new economy as the old of rote and lecture still are fully exercised. So, how do you create a collaborative classroom.
A Different Approach ...
Polls Versus Presentation
By David Meagor · 12 years ago
Despite the availability of impressive graphics and professionally designed templates, several lecturers still have to face a common dilemma: PowerPoint presentations aren’t always very exciting.
If creating a presentation can be sheer apprehension, then listening ...
Invites That Inspire Participation
By David Meagor · 12 years ago
These days, everybody regularly receives a good deal of junk email– email that we can’t be bothered to open, much less read, in other words. So how do you see to it that your survey ...
Is It A Good Idea To Survey Your Blog Readers?
By David Meagor · 12 years ago
Q:
I own a blog. Recently I’ve thought about asking my readers what they think of it. Is this a good idea?
A:
Definitely! There are two main reasons why you should do reader surveys ...
Paper Surveys Be Gone!
By David Meagor · 12 years ago
If you’re still using paper surveys to collect feedback, it’s time to switch to the online version. Why? Online surveys are easy to create, design, and implement. All you need to do is sign up ...
Polls – Less Time, More Design
By David Meagor · 13 years ago
With the current state of our economy, a penny for someone’s thoughts is a pretty sweet deal. Of course, getting feedback for free is even better. And you can do just that, simply by adding ...
What Do You Really Think?
By David Meagor · 13 years ago
What would your customers or members say to their friends or colleagues about your organization? Would they rave about how great it is and win you new customers or members? Or would they rant about ...
Market Research Made Easy
By David Meagor · 13 years ago
Staying in touch with your target audience is an important factor in creating your marketing plan. By knowing exactly what’s going on with them, you understand them better, and as a result you can provide ...
How to Obtain Credible Market Information Without a Consultant
By David Meagor · 13 years ago
Most startup founders have a good idea of the product or service they want to sell and are convinced that everybody will want one. What they fail to realize is that their point of view ...
Why You Should Read Theatre Surveys
By David Meagor · 13 years ago
Have you ever gone to a play that was so bad you wanted to demand a refund? You know what I’m talking about – sloppy acting, wooden lines, drab directing, and careless lighting. If you ...