How Do I Create a Poll in SoCast?

How Do I Create a Poll in SoCast?

How Do I Create a Poll in SoCast?

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Info All users with "Manage Polls" permissions
Applicable to: All Themes

Notes

Notes Polls are limited to 1,000,000 total votes. After reaching this limit, no new votes will be accepted.
If a user clears their browser history, they may be able to vote more than once.

Follow these steps to create a poll. You can then add it to a page, blog, or contest.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Navigate to Website > Content Elements > Polls.
  2. Click Add New Poll, then complete the fields:
    1. Title: Enter the name of your poll.
    2. Description: Add a description and/or media for your poll.
    3. Poll Option Type: Use the drop-down menu to select one of the following:
      1. Standard: Basic text options.
      2. Image: Add an image to each option/label.
      3. Video: Add a video to each option/label.

      All media attached to poll options will be displayed in a standard 16:9 crop for uniformity and readability.

    4. Add Poll Option: Enter the options/labels for your poll (e.g., Yes, No, Maybe). To add more options, click Add Poll Option.
    5. Start Date: Use the calendar to select the start date and time for your poll.
    6. End Date: Use the calendar to select the end date and time for your poll.
    7. Poll Group: Add this poll to a poll group by:
      • Selecting from the most used poll groups,
      • Using auto-fill if the poll group already exists, or
      • Typing a new poll group name in the Poll Groups box and clicking Add.
  3. Click Save to create your poll.

Image Example (Front End)

Poll Image Example

Video Example (Front End)

Poll Video Example

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