Introducing Polco’s New Monthly Product Update Series: Polco Pulse

At Polco, we’re constantly innovating to help communities thrive through better engagement, data-driven decision-making, and powerful tools designed for local governments and organizations. We’re excited to announce a new blog series that will keep you updated on our latest features, enhancements, and behind-the-scenes improvements each month.

Through this series, you’ll stay informed about how Polco is evolving to meet the needs of our users, including city leaders, public administrators, and community members. Our goal is to make sure you know exactly how our updates are designed to improve your experience and drive better outcomes in your community.

In each post, we’ll take a closer look at new features and explain how they work, so you can make the most of everything Polco has to offer. From major releases to subtle usability improvements, this series will provide you with a front-row seat to Polco’s continued growth and development.

A Sneak Peek at Some Recent Highlights

While future posts will dive into the details, here’s a quick look at some of the significant changes we’ve recently made—many of which will be explored more deeply in the coming months.

Community Livability Snapshot (CLS)

One of the most exciting updates is the Community Livability Snapshot (CLS), which provides local governments with a fresh way to visualize and share data about their community's well-being. This tool provides a comprehensive overview of how residents feel about living in their community, addressing aspects such as safety and economic health, while also incorporating performance data from local government operations and services to offer a complete picture of community well-being. With CLS, you can now access and communicate the complicated balance between what residents want and how the community is performing at a glance, helping guide more informed and strategic decisions.

Polco’s AI-Powered Insights With Polly

AI is revolutionizing the way local governments can understand and act on resident feedback. Our AI assistant, Polly, leverages large-scale data from our GPAL database and other trusted sources like the U.S. Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide you with actionable insights quickly. Whether you’re working on strategic planning or performance management, Polly helps you navigate complex data and identify trends that might have been missed through manual analysis. We’ll be talking more about Polly’s advanced capabilities in future updates, but you can explore it on your own now, for free - start a free trial.

Content Post System

We’ve also rolled out a new Content Post System designed to make sharing updates and information with your community more useful. This system helps local governments communicate key messages dynamically, embedding data points directly into your posts for more interactive and engaging updates.

If you are interested in trying any of these tools out, you can start a free trial or set up a demo with a member of our team. 

What’s Next?

In the months to come, we’ll be diving deeper into these features and more. Expect to see detailed explorations of how you can best use the Community Livability Snapshot to engage residents, ways to maximize Polly’s AI insights for your community's needs, and tips on utilizing the Content Post System to its fullest potential. Plus, we’ll highlight other exciting improvements we’re working on behind the scenes.

We can’t wait to share all the details with you, so stay tuned for next month’s update!

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