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🕵️♀️ Screening Mode
Screening Mode is Poocho’s built-in way to help you review, compare, and shortlist Participant responses without needing to export data into spreadsheets. Screening Mode gives you everything you need right inside the platform. With Screening Mode, ...
🕵️♀️I cannot find my target group on the panel
If you cannot locate your target group on our panel, do not worry. We are here to help. Please reach out to your Customer Success Manager (CSM) and let them know what you are looking for. When appropriate, we can explore custom recruiting, which may ...
🕵️♀️ I need the Participant's phone number, email or other PII
For your safety and the Participant’s, you cannot access or collect any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) through Poocho. Sharing or requesting PII of any kind, like Participant addresses Phone numbers Social Media IDs Medical Records is not ...
🕵️♀️ How many Participants should you recruit?
Most qualitative Studies perform best with 5–25 Participants, depending on your goals. research design and audience. You can segment them further by demographics, behaviours, or any variable that helps answer your research question.
🕵️♀️ Adding Participants to a live Study
Need more Participants mid-Study? No problem. Go to your 'Invited' tab and click on the “Add Participants to Study” button. Easy.
🕵️♀️ How Participants get onboarded
When you Schedule a Session, Participants receive email and WhatsApp notifications. This includes multiple reminders and RSVP requests. Before joining the session, they’ll consent to the meeting being recorded. You’ll have access to the full Session ...
🕵️♀️ Shortlisting Participants
Handpick the best fits for your Study. Head to the 'Ongoing' tab in your dashboard to see who’s applied to your Study. Click the eye icon '?️' - also known as 'View Application' - to view Screener responses. Schedule a session or Reject the ...
🕵️♀️ Sending Invites
This is your launch moment ? Review your shortlisted Participants, Screener, and Study details — then hit 'Send Invites.' Once sent, your Study is officially Live! Sit back and watch the applications roll in.
🕵️♀️ Manage your calendar
At this stage, set your Study timeline! Define your: Start & end dates Session duration Working days and hours Participants can view your availability but their schedules may not always align with yours. Flexibility helps!
🕵️♀️ Adding Study details
When you create your Study profile, Participants will see: Your Study title and About section Incentive per Session A cover image Whether screen-sharing is required Any special notes or instructions for their session Fill these sections in ...
🕵️♀️ Creating your Screener
Screeners help you find the right Participants, not just any Participants. Add a short form to ask custom questions that confirm eligibility — multiple choice, yes/no, or short text. You can even ask for uploads like photos, videos, or voice notes ...
🕵️♀️ What are verified links?
Some Participants verify their profiles by linking their social media handles. We check that their details online match their Poocho profile. Verified profiles get a blue tick ☑️ This is your cue that they’ve been double-checked for authenticity. A ...
🕵️♀️ Finding your Participants
Poocho gives you access to a curated, in-house panel of real people excited to share their opinions. Use our filters to narrow down on your dream Participants. We have demographic filters such as gender and age, and even nerdier filters like Last ...