Online Focus Group Software

[ResearchTalk]

Anyone got any recommendations for above? What's available? What to look for? etc. Thx.

[Ray Poynter]

It is quite a while since I used any third-party software, but I have used Itracks and found it useful, easy, flexible, and pricey.

[ResearchTalk]

Thanks, Ray. That's the only one I've used and I concur with those thoughts precisely.

[Bjørn Haugland]

Hi all . I just want to inform that I represent Itracks in Europe through Survaid.com.
Anyone who would like a free test account, let me know! ;-)

There is a lot of new functionality in the new version, but I assume you do not want to get the whole "brag list" here!

My skype address is bjornhaugland and cell phone [phone] and I am pleased if I can be of any assistance!
Bjørn

[Stephen Cribbett]

We have a web-based platform that is used to host online focus groups and develop research communities. Let me know if you want more information.

[Ellen Baron]

Stephen we would love some information on this. We are just trialling this methodology and not sure which platform is best

[Nick Priestley]

Thanks Stephen, it would be great to get some information please?

Also, has anyone ever used or come across a software package called InterQue from Crusader Services? It appears to be very similar to iTracks but it is a piece of software that you can host yourself and is significantly cheaper?

[Stephen Cribbett]

Lets become 'friends' and I can share some information with you that way.

[Andreiko - Visionslive.com]

We produce a totally custom system built from the ground-up by qualitative researchers, for implementing face-to-face real-time online groups, as well as collaborative groups for facilitating User Generated Content...its called VisionsLive.com

Main benefits to using online collaborative groups:
The benefits of using online tools (when appropriate) are:
Better involvement of your clients and stakeholders, from wherever they are in the world - they can watch a group live from any Internet-connected computer
No special software needed for anyone to participate, no additional software installed on any computer (a/v Virtual Focus Groups or Collaborative or Chat Groups only)
More efficient use of moderators, especially useful for after-hours groups
No more no-shows to focus groups (with our system anyway!)
Access to your pan-European respondent panels or freshly recruited respondents, across timezones (timezone automatically calculated for every participant)
Zero travel costs
Zero facilities/catering/management costs
Automatic rescheduling, asjustment of group participants, additional invites....

Let me know if you would like more information or to try out our online group software ok, and I'll set you up with a demo account.

[Ellen Baron]

Hello Andreiko, we would be interested in trialling this.

[Andreiko - Visionslive.com]

Hi Ellen,
Sure no problem - what is the best way for me to get in touch with you, and I'd be happy to set you up with a trial account and give you an overview of how Visionslive works. Best way to contact me is via my email [e-mail], or private message me here (need to make me a 'friend' first I think). Anyway, I look forward to hearing from you.

[Sean Sands]

Hi Andreiko, I'd be interested in trialing this - I'll drop you an email.
Sean

[Andreiko - Visionslive.com]

Hi Sean,
No problem -
I've notified Adam from our New Zealand office to contact you, as he is closer to your time-zone!