Using Polls in Your Event
Use the Polls module to engage attendees and collect feedback before, during, or after your event. This guide walks through creating and managing polls during your event.
How to Create a Poll
Step 1: Open the Polls Module
Open the Polls module from the right side of your event room.
Step 2: Create a New Poll
Click New Poll to create a poll.
Step 3: Add Your Question and Answer Options
Enter your poll question and add answer options for attendees to choose from.
To add additional answer options, click Add Option.
Step 4: Choose a Visibility Setting
Underneath Poll State select one of the following visibility states:
Hidden: The poll is not visible to attendees. You can make it visible at any time before, during, or after the event.
Visible: The poll is visible to attendees, but poll results remain hidden.
Results Shared: The poll is visible to attendees, and results are displayed to everyone in real time.
Step 5: Save and Manage Your Poll
Once your poll is created, you can manage its visibility at any time from the Manage tab. If your poll is created as Hidden, you can make it visible before, during, or after the event.
Your poll is now ready for attendees to respond to.
Hot Tips for Hosts
Polls are a great way to increase engagement, gather feedback, and make your events more interactive. Here are a few best practices to help you get the most out of them.
Plan Polls with a Purpose
Before creating a poll, decide what you want to learn from your audience. Polls can be used to:
Gather feedback
Check attendee understanding
Encourage participation
Guide discussion topics
Keep Questions Short and Simple
Ask one question at a time.
Use clear, concise language.
Limit answer options to those that are most relevant.
Use multiple-choice questions whenever possible for quick responses.
Time Polls Strategically
Start with an icebreaker poll to encourage participation.
Use polls throughout your event to re-engage attendees.
End with a feedback poll to collect insights for future events.
Incorporate Poll Results Into Your Event
Share results with attendees when appropriate.
Reference poll responses during presentations or Q&A sessions.
Use poll results to guide conversations and discussions.
Avoid Overusing Polls
Too many polls can interrupt the flow of your event. Space them throughout your session to maintain engagement without becoming distracting.
Test Before Going Live
Before your event begins:
Confirm your poll questions and answer options are correct.
Verify your visibility settings.
Test the attendee experience whenever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Hosts
Can I create polls before my event starts?
Yes. Polls can be created and configured before your event begins. You can keep them Hidden until you're ready to share them with attendees.
Can I share polls after my event ends?
Yes. Polls can be made visible before, during, or after an event, making them useful for collecting post-event feedback.
Can I edit a poll after creating it?
Yes. Polls can be updated after creation, allowing you to adjust questions, answer options, and visibility settings as needed.
Who can create and manage polls?
Hosts can create, edit, and manage polls.
Can I delete a poll?
Yes. Polls can be removed if they are no longer needed.
Are poll responses anonymous?
Poll response visibility depends on your event settings and how responses are configured. Check your event setup to determine whether attendee responses are visible to organizers.
For Attendees
Can I change my vote after submitting a response?
Yes!
Can I see poll results?
It depends on the poll's visibility setting:
Hidden – The poll is not visible.
Visible – The poll is visible, but results are hidden.
Results Shared – The poll is visible and results are displayed to attendees.
When can I respond to a poll?
You can respond to a poll whenever it is visible to attendees.
What happens if I join after a poll has been shared?
If the poll is still visible when you join the event, you can participate and submit a response.
Do I need to refresh my browser to see a poll?
No. Polls appear automatically when they are made visible by the event organizer.
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