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Property Managers Invited to Help PG&E Improve Their Website

eVOC Insights are seeking to get feedback from those in the property management industry who are responsible for managing the relationship with PG&E.  At no time will they attempt to sell you anything, in fact we will compensate you $200 for 60 minutes of your time. Below are some more details:
Purpose:  We are conducting 1-1 Remote Usability Interviews over the computer and telephone.  The purpose of this is to review / test a new website design for the PGE.com Website so we can ensure the site is meeting the needs and expectations of property & energy management firms.
Research dates: Wednesday, January 20th – Friday, January 22nd between 9am – 5pm PST
Length of interview: 60 minutes
How it works: The session requires access to a computer connected to the internet (depending on the type of computer you have you may need to download an Adobe Connect plugin) and a phone.  The research moderator will ask you to complete tasks using a website and ask you general questions to understand how the site experience meets your needs and expectations
Participation: If you wish to participate, we have a just a few follow up questions, before scheduling your interview. This helps us ensure we get a mix of different types of property management firms and users.  You have a couple options for how you can complete this:

ONLINE: Fill out this google form, which will bring you through a few questions and allow you to select preferred interview times: http://goo.gl/forms/AWZ54tUwVU

TELEPHONE: Set up a time most convenient for you within the next week for Meagan Sharif at eVOC to call and schedule your interview or simply call Meagan Sharif at eVOC at your earliest convenience at (415) 445-4676

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