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AlexSlido Community Manager

posted in Welcome Guide

Warm welcome and introductions 👋

Hi everyone and welcome to Slido Community! My name is Alex and I’m a Community Manager here at Slido 👋 We’re excited to co-create this space with all of you - our Slido users, fans and partners to collaborate, share knowledge and network with each other. To start things off - please introduce yourself in the threads below, share a little bit about yourself, where you work, what’s your role and how you use Slido 🤗 This is a great way for all of us to get to know one another!

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Dasa from SlidoProduct Marketing Manager at Slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido: August 2024

As we approach the end of August with a new season on the horizon, we’re excited to share the latest improvements and new functionalities that will enhance your Slido experience.🌟 🔒 Secure passcodes included in QR codesJoining a slido just got easier and more secure! Participants can simply scan a QR code from Slido Present mode or Webex devices to join without the hassle of manually entering a passcode. Plus, passcodes are now encoded, adding an extra layer of security. Secure passcode in Present mode 👍👎 Low & high score in Rating poll in the new Slido Host modeChecking off another item from our feature continuity list, we’ve added labels for low and high scores in rating polls. As a host, you’ll gain clearer insights into participant feedback, while rating becomes more intuitive for participants. Low and high score labels in Rating poll 🔗 Share and Present buttons have got a new homeThe Share and Present buttons in the new Slido Host mode are now conveniently located in the

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4 days ago

Joel from Slido

published in New Slido Interface

New Slido interface feature continuity

Slido’s new interface was designed with ease of use and efficiency at the forefront. The core functionalities (polling and Q&A) are stronger, quicker, and more intuitive than ever. However, this does mean that a few features had to be deprecated. See below for:Features returning in the future Features that may return Features leaving permanently Features returning in the future Changes from the three-dot menu: Sharing a link and embed code for your individual poll will again be possible. Poll Settings: Poll settings will eventually include adding descriptions to any poll type, and low/high descriptors to rating polls. Polls Library: Access previous polls and poll templates. Close voting in Q&A: After closing your Q&A, the ability to also close the up/down voting of questions. Edit host replies in Q&A: Edit a host or co-host’s reply to a submitted Q&A question. Share an announcement: The ability to share an announcement with participants directly in Slido

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Dasa from SlidoProduct Marketing Manager at Slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido: July 2024Product News

July's been hot across Europe and in Slido HQ, and the sunshine may be to blame for the slower pace! But don't worry, we've still got some cool updates to share that we think you'll love. 😊🌟 Improvements to the new Slido experienceAs more of our customers explore the new Slido Host mode via the "Try new Slido" button, we've brought some of the beloved features from the old interface and added some extra improvements. 🔧 Organization settings in the new SlidoWe've finalized the Organization settings, ensuring you can set defaults across your organization just like before. From Participant Privacy to Polls, Q&A, and Present mode settings, all in one place. Here’s what we added: Q&A moderation Multiple answers for polls Hide live results for polls Organization settings in new Slido Curious about what else is on the horizon? Take a peek at our feature continuity article to see what's coming up next. 🗑️ Simplified poll deletionTo make the deletion of the no-longer-needed polls

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1 month ago

Cori from slido

published in New Slido Interface

Slido has a new look: Introducing our improved interface 🎉

The new Slido interface is testament to our commitment to a better experience for our hosts and attendees. Our user-centric and innovative design has a sleek and modern look that should enable you to create your Slido’s faster 🚀.Presentations and events are fast-paced, and the way we work has changed in recent years, so engaging your audience has never been more important. Whether you’re running a corporate meeting, webinar, or even a lecture, maintaining your attendees attention is the key to success.Now, with the introduction of the improved Slido interface, we’ve made it easier for presenters and participants to engage with each other.What’s New:Creating a Slido Slido Q&A Slido Settings Managing Interactions Analytics Switch to our new Slido interface What’s Next?Creating a SlidoThe new interface centralizes interaction options, allowing users to add polls, Q&A sessions and quizzes as interactions in fewer clicks. These options are now more visible and easier

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1 month ago

Dasa from SlidoProduct Marketing Manager at Slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido: June 2024Product News

We’re halfway through the year, and Slido's improvements just keep on coming! ☀️Here are just a few of the fresh updates you'll find! 😎🤖 AI Quizzes now available for users on Basic plan We're bringing the power of AI to quizzes! Presenters using Slido for PowerPoint or Google Slides can now generate quizzes on their favorite topics in just a few clicks. Simply type in your topic, hit Generate questions and voilà! Feel free to customize the questions or use them as they are. Using AI quiz in Slido for PowerPointThis AI quiz feature is now accessible to users with Basic plan within the Slido for PowerPoint and Slido for Google Slides integrations. 📁 Bulk actions for polls in new SlidoAs part of our commitment to feature continuity in the new interface, we’re bringing back some of the outstanding features from the old design. You can now manage your polls at ease and merge them into a survey, or reset, duplicate, and delete several polls at once. Bulk actions in polls 🌍 Slido now sp

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2 months ago

AlexSlido Community Manager

published in News & Announcements

🚧 Help Center under construction: A New Slido Interface is on the way!

We’ve redesigned how you create and manage Slido as a host, with a complete new look. The new interface is rolling out gradually and so you might notice a few changes. But don’t worry! With a focus on efficiency and ease of use, Slido is now more intuitive than ever.You can watch the announcement with more info here 👇 In this article:Why the change? How do I know if I’m using new Slido? Are there Help Center resources for both interfaces? Can I switch back to old Slido? Why the change? We wanted to simplify the process of creating Slidos, with a focus on eliminating friction points for our users. This meant that changes in design were needed to make it easier for users to locate and use more features. Alongside the interface changes, all the technology on the backend has been upgraded too which should streamline any future improvements. Slido’s polling and Q&A are still front and center – they’re simply more efficient. Our research shows new users can create Slidos 30% faster in

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2 months ago

Joel from Slido

published in New Slido Interface

New Slido interface FAQs

Slido’s new interface may look a bit different, but its design provides an easier, quicker, and more intuitive experience. See below for answers to the most common questions regarding the changes. Where do I create my polls? How do I save my polls? Where is my Q&A? What is the control bar for? How do I adjust my quiz timer? Can I still test my Slido as a participant? Has the participant experience changed? Does new Slido have all the same features? Can I switch back to the old Slido interface? Where can I find help? Where do I create my polls?All polls and Q&A are now listed under My interactions on the left side. Create your polls by selecting the + Add new option and choosing your poll type. Create your polls How do I save my polls?Slido polls now save automatically after a few seconds. You can also save immediately by hitting return – or by clicking anywhere outside of the text box. Polls save automatically Surveys are a bit different. Because they’re designed to include

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3 months ago

AlexSlido Community Manager

published in New Slido Interface

Watch one of our New Interface trainings!video

We're thrilled to announce that Slido is rolling out a sleek new look that will soon be available to everyone. Here’s a recording from our first session for you to watch at your convenience!This recording covers:The motivation behind the redesign A tour through Slido’s new look & the biggest changes Our best practices during an engaging live demo Questions from the audienceFeel free to share this with any colleagues who may be interested. For more information on our new interface, you can check out the following resources:

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3 months ago

Joel from Slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido: May 2024

May has been a busy month for our teams at Slido and we’re excited to share what we’ve been up to 💚 See the latest updates below, plus learn a little bit about what’s to come 😉 📣 A new Slido interface is on the way We’ve been designing a brand new interface for our users and it’s finally ready to be released. Sign up for a training session to learn all about it! Slido’s new and improved interface Why the change? We wanted to simplify things for our users. So we went to work designing a more intuitive experience that focused on ease of use, efficiency, and productivity. New users can now create slidos 30% faster than before! What else should I know?The new interface is gradually rolling out to all users starting in June See our recent Community post to learn more We’re offering a series of trainings throughout the next few months – and we encourage anyone and everyone to sign up And in other news... 🔴 Red dot notifications for Slido in Microsoft Teams Slido for Microsoft Teams no

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3 months ago

Joel from Slido

published in New Slido Interface

Switch your Slido interface

Slido’s new and improved interface is gradually rolling out to all users. To help during this transition phase, we’re including the option to switch back to the old interface. If for some reason you’d like to switch to using old Slido, you can do so via the help widget in the bottom left corner. Here you’ll see the option to Switch to old Slido. How to switch to old Slido Keep in mind that you will eventually be permanently switched to the new interface. However, we’ll give you plenty of notice.

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3 months ago

AlexSlido Community Manager

published in Product News

Introducing Required questions in Surveys 🎉

You can now make questions mandatory to answer when sharing Surveys with your audience! Here’s how you can set it up in Slido admin 👉Go to your Polls and open up or create a Survey. On the right hand side, simply toggle on Required question for those questions that you’d like to make mandatory for your participants to answer. Activate the Survey and share your event or the link to the Survey with your audience. And here’s what your audience will see 👉If someone tries to submit the survey while skipping required questions, Slido will automatically highlight the ones that are mandatory in red and won’t let them send their answers until all of them are filled in. That’s it! You can pick and choose which questions you’d like to make mandatory to answer, or even make all of them required. We see many clients using required questions for collecting feedback after strategic meetings, such as all-hands or quarterly reviews. This is to make sure that they collect the opinions of even tho

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4 months ago

Cori from slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido: April 2024Product News

The month of April brings more exciting product updates from Slido HQ 🎉There has been a lot going on, so here's a summary of everything that's new in our world 🌎 🗳️ Improved voting experience in Microsoft Teams To provide your Microsoft Teams participants with the best experience, we've made voting easy! Voting options in Microsoft TeamsWhat’s changed:No more pop-ups for voting: The meeting chat is notified when a host activates or deactivates a poll. Chat notifications: A notification will appear in the Teams chat window, prompting attendees to go directly to the poll. Incase you miss it, a red dot will also appear on the Slido icon to indicate that the poll is active. See your interactions history easily: The new poll notifications that appear in Teams chat, allows everyone in the meeting to follow along with questions asked and open and closed polls, even after the meeting ends!you can see a full overview of Slido’s changes to Microsoft Teams in our showcase article and try i

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4 months ago

Slido Team

published in Product News

New pre-meeting and voting experience in Slido for Microsoft Teams

We’re excited to share recent updates to Slido for Microsoft Teams which helps make the experience better for both hosts and participants. Enlarged layout for pre-meeting preparationPreparation for your meeting with Slido in the Teams calendar is now more intuitive and organized. You can add your interactions from the left sidebar, and create, edit and preview the Slido content in the main area. Preparing Slido in Teams calendar Improved voting experienceWhen you launch or deactivate a poll, a chat notification is sent to the meeting chat. Your participants can vote on an active poll after clicking the Send your vote button, which opens the Slido sidebar. These chat notifications replace the previous experience using pop-ups. Previous experience with pop-ups for voting New experience using chat notifications with a button for voting As a host, you will no longer vote in the poll directly in Teams. Clicking the call-to-action in adaptive card opens the Slido sidebar to an admin view,

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4 months ago

Cori from slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido: March 2024Product News

Buckle up! We have some great product updates for you this March 🌼We've been busy, so here's a recap of what's new 😎 🚀 Slido for PowerPoint for macOS is finally here! The most requested and anticipated integration of all time here at Slido, has arrived 👀 and it’s looking great, even if we do say so ourselves! You can start presenting with us straight away:Install Slido for PowerPoint. You can download it here. Slido will then appear in the PowerPoint menu. Create your polls. Insert polls, Quizzes, or even a Q&A, directly into your slides. Your Slido attendees can then join and vote from their devices using a link or QR code.Check out our help center article for essential requirements and troubleshooting tips. 📍Smoother presentations with Slido We have a new and improved intuitive results picker, making your presentations a breeze! Results Picker in Slido’s sidebarOur design ensures that the poll results are easily customizable and adaptable to different types of polls, s

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5 months ago

Cori from slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido: February 2024Product News

This month, our Product news is short and sweet, much like February 🍬 Here’s what we’ve been up to, and what updates you can expect to see 👀 🎉 A new home for Slido Integrations Explore all Slido integrations in one place and learn more about their functionality to start using Slido in your preferred tool!Using PowerPoint, Teams, or Zoom?Go to Event settings and you’ll see the Integrations tab between Customization and Slido labs 👏 Integrations in Event Settings ✨ Improvements to the Integrations tab Running with the theme of integrations this month, we’ve made some improvements to our settings in the left hand menu of Slido, as well as a super colorful overview page. How cool is that? Improvements to Integrations Integrations are now mobile friendly and accessible with alignment and integrations now appearing in the mobile menu, too 📱 🗨️ Windows Update for Slido for PowerPointRecommended for all of our users, there’s an update and some bug fixes for PowerPoint 🧰These include: F

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6 months ago

Joel from Slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido: December 2023 - January 2024Product News

Can you believe it? We just said goodbye to 2023 and it’s already nearing the end of January 2024 😮But with the brand new year comes brand new Slido updates. And we have some new and exciting product releases that we just know you’ll love 😍 🎉 Slido for PowerPoint on macOS (beta) is here The wait is finally over. Our teams have been hard at work building the macOS PowerPoint integration for quite some time and we’re beyond excited to release it to you. Head on over to our Slido for PowerPoint homepage and request your early access. Slido for PowerPoint 🖼 Add images and gifs to polls in video integrations Are you using Slido’s integrations with Webex, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams? Now you can add images and gifs to your polls directly from the integration sidebar. You can search for and add images from Pexels or gifs from Giphy without ever leaving your meeting window 💪 Add gifs and images to polls The ability to upload custom images directly from your Webex, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams w

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7 months ago

Cori from slido

published in News & Announcements

We’re slowing down for the Holidays! See you in 2024. 🎉

We’ll be back to answer your questions and keep you up to date with the latest product news in January. Thank you for your continued support in 2023.Now go put your feet up, relax and enjoy 💚

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8 months ago

Cori from slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido: November 2023Product News

Where has the year gone? We’ve welcomed November without noticing here at Slido HQ. Our team has some exciting product releases and updates coming up that you should check out before the years out 👀. 🔍 Slido for Zoom is live The wait is over, our Integration with Zoom is here 🚀Whether you want to run an all-hands Q&A, determine priorities with a poll, or run a team building quiz, you can do all of that without leaving Zoom. There will be no switching for you or your participants. Slido for Zoom is Live 🗣️ New sidebar in Microsoft Teams You will now be able to view all your polls, surveys, quizzes, and Q&A on a single screen called My interactions. By default, Q&A is enabled. With a simplified design, the new sidebar features include: Live poll editing, easier navigation, and a better user interface Accessibility and dark mode improvements Using drag-and-drop to reorder interactions In a live meeting, you can swap SlidosUse Slido’s sidebar in Microsoft TeamsUse Teams? t

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9 months ago

AlexSlido Community Manager

published in Events & Webinars Calendar

Join Slido Elevate on Nov 28 - Learn From Leaders: The Secrets to Building Trust In Your Teamevent

As a leader, you’ll have heard lots of talk about trust. We know that it’s the glue that holds organizations together - but how can it be built when our teams are often geographically far apart?We’ve conducted exciting new research uncovering what senior leaders think is an absolute must for building trust, particularly in the hybrid workplace.All with one primary focus - to find out how they go about ensuring their teams are more connected and their organizations more productive. 👉 Join us on Nov 28 at 5PM (GMT) to: Hear about key findings from our research on trust in the hybrid workplace Learn from senior leaders as they share their challenges and tips, including live Q&A Discover best practices on how to build trust in our Slido masterclass Agenda (Times in GMT)3-5 PM: Masterclass & Networking (In-person only)5-6:30 PM: Learn from Leaders: The Secrets to Building Trust6:30-7:15 PM: Virtual Masterclass (Online only) Meet our SpeakersThomas Reyto, Director EMEA Consulti

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9 months ago

Joel from Slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido: October 2023Product News

Greetings! Can you believe it’s already October? The year has been flying by and the holidays will be here before we know it. Before that though, our team has some exciting product releases and updates that we think you’ll love 😍 💡 Improved Q&A performance Believe it or not, Slido now performs much faster when managing your Q&A session (say what?!). When highlighting, archiving, or even marking questions as answered, Slido moves quicker than ever. 🔒 Slido for Windows updates We’re always working to strengthen and boost all of our integrations. This month we’ve added security upgrades and overall performance enhancements to Slido for Windows. 🌎 Region included in Organization Settings Slido license owners will now see their specific region listed within their account. Check it out by opening up your Organization settings looking under the General tab. 📣 This is especially helpful for clients who integrate their Slido data with Theta Lake and need to specify their re

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10 months ago

AlexSlido Community Manager

published in Welcome Guide

Slido Community Guidelines

Welcome to Slido Community! 💚 We’re excited to be co-creating this space with all of you, our Slido users, partners and friends to share knowledge, collaborate and connect with one another. These guidelines are here to make sure that all of us have a pleasant experience and to help us understand how to act and what to expect from others in this space. 👉 Your participation here is subject to these Guidelines and our Terms of Use. Here are some general pointers Ask questions, learn best practices and discuss meeting/event challenges Get to know and network with like-minded professionals Take part in discussion and share your own use-cases Stay up to date with the product and Slido as a company Before you jump in to creating topics and participating in discussions, please remember: Be respectfulAt Slido, we strive to make meetings and events as inclusive as possible by giving everyone a voice, and this applies to our community as well. In the age of vocal opinions, we ask that y

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11 months ago

Cori from slido

published in Product News

What's new in Slido, recap edition: September 2023Product News

The time has flown here at Slido HQ, so now you’re fresh and ready to settle into your end of year routines.For now, we’d love to share something new for September then recap what features you may have missed over the Summer. 🔒Changes to SAML SSO for Participants SAML Based SSO We have simplified our process of SAML SSO setup, making things easier for you and your organization. How does it work?Centralization & simplification: Only Slido admins and account owners can upload the SAML XML file into the organization settings. Once this is set on the organization level, end-users won’t be able to work with SAML XML file anymore, as it will be automatically propagated from the organization settings. Improved privacy: Slido admins and account owners can enforce SAML SSO on all events in the organization (including all past and future events) without the exceptions of any individual event. 👉 Check out our Community article on all things SSO for more info 👈 🎥 A Reminder: Zoom is com

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11 months ago

AlexSlido Community Manager

published in Events & Webinars Calendar

📆 Join Webinar From Set-up to Live: Run the Slido Q&A Like a Pro!webinar

Have a Q&A session coming up and need help setting it up? Want to make sure you can navigate all of the features successfully in a live setting? Then this webinar is for you!Join us to become a confident Slido user and seamlessly manage engaging Q&A sessions with leaders, teams or departments. We’ll show you the ropes as well as giving you some tips and tricks for maximum engagement and transparency during your Q&A.In 60 min you will learn: Learn step-by-step how to set up the Q&A in the Slido admin Discover how to introduce Slido to your audience and deal with difficult questions for maximum output Experience how to run the Q&A live while navigating the questions “backstage” 👉 Grab your seat and register for October 5th at 5PM CEST | 11AM EST If you cannot make it live, register anyway to receive the recording.

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11 months ago

AlexSlido Community Manager

published in Events & Webinars Calendar

📆 Join Webinar on Oct 5: Leading with Transparency - The Power of Leadership Q&Aswebinar

Ever wondered what sets companies with high levels of trust and engagement apart from the rest?One vital factor lies in their commitment to sharing important information with employees, which helps to alleviate stress and uncertainty. A powerful instrument in this journey are leadership Q&A sessions, which foster transparency and approachability in leaders.We’ll unpack the crucial role of recurring leadership Q&As in building trust with employees and shaping company culture. Gain insights from our guests, Slido’s General Manager Pali Dudrik and Head of HR Kati Gabova, drawing from their leadership experiences to illuminate the discussion. In 60 minutes you will: Learn from seasoned leaders about leveraging Q&A sessions to strengthen company culture Explore our best-case practices on how to deal with tough questions Ask your questions directly to senior leaders Ideal for those keen on hosting leadership Q&As, AMAs, town halls or All-Hand sessions with leaders in orde

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