How to Create and Manage Polls

Managing and Creating Polls

Navigation Path:
Content → Polls

Overview:
The Polls section allows admins to create, manage, and track polls for collecting feedback, opinions, or votes from members. Polls can be public (visible to all) or community-based (restricted to specific groups). Admins can view Active, Draft, and Completed polls in separate tabs for easier organization.

When to Use:

• Running quick surveys for decision-making.

• Collecting opinions on upcoming events, features, or community initiatives.

• Engaging members with interactive content.

Viewing Existing Polls:

1. Navigate to Content → Polls.

2. Switch between the tabs to view:

   • Active Polls – Currently running polls that members can vote on.

   • Draft Polls – Polls that are prepared but not yet published.

   • Completed Polls – Polls that have ended, with results available for review.

Creating a New Poll:

1. Click Add Poll.

2. Fill in the following details:

   • Question – The main poll question (keep it clear and concise).

   • Options – Add answer choices for members to select from.

   • Deadline– Set the start and end date/time for voting.

   • Credits - Choose whether to assign a credit value for participation or choose no if no credits are to be awarded.
   • Result type - Decide if the results should be visible instantly after voting or revealed at a scheduled time.   

   • Visibility – Choose:

     • Public – Accessible to all platform users.

     • Community-based – Restricted to a specific group or membership type.

3. Click Save & Publish to make the poll live immediately.

   • If you wish to publish later, save the poll as a draft.

Best Practices:

• Keep poll questions short and easy to understand.

• Limit the number of options to avoid overwhelming participants.

• Use community-based polls for targeted engagement and more relevant results.

• Review results from completed polls to guide decisions and improve member satisfaction.