--- title: Getting Feedback with Influence description: Have you ever asked for feedback from your peers about a design or presentation, but quickly gotten ... image: https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/happyguy-mini-Jan-23-2023-12-07-53-9697-AM-1-1-1.gif --- [Log In](https://www.websitemagazine.com/_hcms/mem/login) [Subscribe](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com/free/w_webk05/prgm.cgi) [![Website Magazine Logo](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gradient-regular@3x-1.png?width=586&height=145&name=gradient-regular@3x-1.png "Website Magazine Logo")](http://Website%20Services,%20Inc.) - [About](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about) - [FAQs](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/faq) - [Advertise](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/advertise) - [Editorial Staff](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/editorial-publishing-staff) - [Resources](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com) - [Newsletter](https://www.websitemagazine.com/newsletter-sign-up) - More - [Contact Us](https://www.websitemagazine.com/contact) [Log In](https://www.websitemagazine.com/_hcms/mem/login) [Subscribe](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com/free/w_webk05/prgm.cgi) Search - [Latest](https://www.websitemagazine.com) - [Design](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design) - [Development](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-development) - [SEO](https://www.websitemagazine.com/seo) - [Ecommerce](https://www.websitemagazine.com/ecommerce) - [Content](https://www.websitemagazine.com/content) - [Marketing](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing) - [Advertising](https://www.websitemagazine.com/advertising) - [Email](https://www.websitemagazine.com/email) - [Infographics](https://www.websitemagazine.com/infographics) - [View All Topics](https://www.websitemagazine.com/channels) # Getting Feedback with Influence ![Allison Howen](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Allison%20Howen.jpeg) [by Allison Howen](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/author/allison-howen) 25 Jan, 2012 - - - [mailto:?Body=https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/getting-feedback-with-influence](mailto:?Body=https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/getting-feedback-with-influence) - Link Copied! ![Getting Feedback with Influence](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/happyguy-mini-Jan-23-2023-12-07-53-9697-AM-1-1-1.gif) ![](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/happyguy-mini-Jan-23-2023-12-07-52-6477-AM-1-1-1.gif?width=75&height=75&name=happyguy-mini-Jan-23-2023-12-07-52-6477-AM-1-1-1.gif)Have you ever asked for feedback from your peers about a design or presentation, but quickly gotten way too many comments back? In fact, sometimes people even start picking out and commenting on aspects of your design that you didn't even ask about to begin with. To solve this problem, the developers at [Zurb](https://zurb.com/) have launched a new app called Influence. [Influence](https://www.influenceapp.com/) is the mother-app to [Reel](https://www.websitemagazine.com/blog/create-a-reel-presentation), a presentation app that *Website Magazine* wrote about in September. Reel is great for making a quick presentation; however, Influence is better for sharing that presentation and getting back the exact feedback that you were looking for. When starting to add content to Influence, the first thing a user must decide is what device they want their content to be seen on, either a computer, phone or a tablet. Just because phone is chosen, doesn't mean that you won't be able to view the presentation on a computer. However, all of the content will appear as if it is on a phone screen. The next step is, of course, to upload the content that you will eventually send out to your peers. Slides can be made up of JPG, PNG, GIF, PPT, PPTX or PDF files. Once the content is uploaded, users can choose what type of feedback they wish to receive from their peers. Options include thumbs up/down ratings - with the option to allow people to comment and explain why they liked or disliked the slide, the ability to allow annotations, ask for final comments, and allow voters to keep their feedback anonymous. There is also a feature called presenter mode, which will be rolling out in the app within the next few weeks. This feature will enable users to control what others can see on their screen when viewing the presentation. After the content is uploaded and the feedback settings are optimized, users can save, publish and share their presentation with others. Then users can review comments, ratings, views and notes through a sorting option on the presentation report. Currently the app is in private release, but those that are interested can try it for free by signing up for the service at Zurb. Check out our (brief) [presenentation](https://www.influenceapp.com/p/154/85846b0ca971ab672b) to see how Influence works! ![](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/influencedevicepage-3-1-1-1.png?width=700&height=400&name=influencedevicepage-3-1-1-1.png) ![](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/influencesettings-3-1-1-1.png?width=700&height=600&name=influencesettings-3-1-1-1.png) ![Allison Howen](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Allison%20Howen.jpeg) [Allison Howen](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/author/allison-howen) I'm a creative and adaptable journalist with experience in both print and digital media. Some of my best attributes include my social media management, writing and video editing skills. Skills: • Managing social media accounts with tools like HootSuite and Sprout Social • Creating and marketing content for print and digital media • Editing videos with software like Avid Media Composer • Composing articles with Adobe InCopy • Strong knowledge of AP Style • Skilled at interviewing and writing • Able to work on a deadline and produce quality results • Organized and detail oriented • Innovative problem solver - - - [mailto:ahowen@websitemagazine.com](mailto:ahowen@websitemagazine.com) #### Popular Post ### [31 Back-to-School Keyword Targets ![31 Back-to-School Keyword Targets](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/schoolbus-1-1-1-1.jpg)](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/31-back-to-school-keyword-targets) ### [GoDaddy Goes .XXX ![GoDaddy Goes .XXX](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/gradient-regular-logo-mark-Jan-23-2023-12-15-39-1451-AM-Apr-10-2023-01-36-09-0977-PM-3-1.png)](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/godaddy-goes-xxx) ### [23 Cool Tech Facts ![23 Cool Tech Facts](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fact_100x100-2-1-1-1.png)](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/23-cool-tech-facts) #### Subscribe to Our Newsletter! [![](https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/13053-1438301)](https://semrush.sjv.io/c/3976891/1438301/13053)![](https://imp.pxf.io/i/3976891/1438301/13053) #### Latest in Marketing [![3 Tips to Make Your Website More User-Friendly in 2023](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-photo-2284350-1-1.jpg) 3 Tips to Make Your Website More User-Friendly in 2023](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/3-tips-to-make-your-website-more-user-friendly) [![Web.com Launches New Professional QuickStart Website Service](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-photo-4348404-1.jpg) Web.com Launches New Professional QuickStart Website Service](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/web-com-launches-new-professional-quickstart-website-service) [![6 Ways to Stretch Your Marketing Budget](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/gradient-regular-logo-mark-Feb-07-2023-03-32-33-0828-PM-Apr-25-2023-03-10-37-2214-AM-1.png) 6 Ways to Stretch Your Marketing Budget](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/6-ways-to-stretch-your-marketing-budget) [![5 Reasons Visitors Leave Your Website and Website Tracking Tools to Track Website Visitors](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/pexels-photo-1008155.jpg) 5 Reasons Visitors Leave Your Website and Website Tracking Tools to Track Website Visitors](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/5-reasons-visitors-leave-your-website) [![5 Lessons About Workplace Energy](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/distress-1-1-1-1.png) 5 Lessons About Workplace Energy](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/5-lessons-about-workplace-energy) [![Y Combinator Startups to #WebTechWatch](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/startup-funding-4-1-1-1.jpg) Y Combinator Startups to #WebTechWatch](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/y-combinator-startups-to-webtechwatch) [![gradient-regular@3x](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gradient-regular@3x.png?width=128&height=128&name=gradient-regular@3x.png)](https://www.websitemagazine.com/) 999 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018   [info@websitemagazine.com](mailto:info@websitemagazine.com) [(888) 7WEBMAG](tel:18887932624) [(312) 313-6576](tel:13123136576) About - [Advertise](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/advertise) - [Editorial](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/editorial-publishing-staff) - [Contact Us](https://www.websitemagazine.com/contact) Resources Membership - Login - Subscribe Signup for our newsletter © 2026 Website Magazine. All Rights Reserved - [Privacy Policy](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/privacy) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Allison Howen", "url" : "https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/author/allison-howen" }, "dateModified" : "2023-05-01T21:36:13.016Z", "datePublished" : "2012-01-25T06:00:00.000Z", "headline" : "Getting Feedback with Influence", "image" : [ "https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/happyguy-mini-Jan-23-2023-12-07-53-9697-AM-1-1-1.gif" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing/getting-feedback-with-influence", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/gradient-regular@3x-1.png" }, "name" : "Website Services, Inc." } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "NewsArticle", "author" : [ { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Allison Howen" } ], "headline" : "Getting Feedback with Influence", "publisher" : { "name" : "Website Magazine", "url" : "https://www.websitemagazine.com/" } } ```