The BuddyPress Polls empower community members to create polls as activities and enable other members to respond. Moreover, these poll activities can be showcased on any post, page, or custom post type using shortcodes. The plugin provides website admins with the ability to control who can create poll activities. Polls can be time-bound and offer options for either single-choice or multi-select voting.
With BuddyPress Polls, users can attach an image to their poll description. Once a poll is submitted, the results become visible to all participants. This transparency fosters engagement and encourages members to make informed decisions.
Key Features:
1. Poll Creation: Community members can create polls as activities, where other members can respond and vote.
2. Shortcode Support: Poll activities can be displayed on posts, pages, or custom post types using a shortcode.
3. Admin Control: Website administrators can limit who can create poll activities.
4. Time-bound Polls: Polls can be set to be time-bound with a closing date and time.
5. Single or Multi-select Options: Polls can have single-choice or multi-select options for voting.
6. Poll Description and Image: A poll can have a description and an image attached to it.
7. Visibility of Results: After submitting a poll, the result is visible to all members.
8. Option Limits: The plugin allows setting limits for each poll option.
9. Voters List and Results: Members can view the list of voters and poll results.
10. Revoting: Members can revote in polls if enabled.
11. After-Poll Message: An after-poll message can be set to display after the poll is submitted.
12. Poll Creation Limit: The creation of polls can be limited based on user roles and member types.
13. Color Scheme Management: The color scheme of poll activities can be managed.
14. Poll Icon: Polls can be published under activities and groups, and a poll icon is displayed in the “What’s New” section for members.
15. Poll Results Widgets: Poll creators have access to Poll Results widgets in the WordPress Admin Dashboard.
16. CSV Export: Poll results can be exported in CSV file format.
17. Animated Submission: Poll results can be submitted with attractive animations.
18. Responsive Design: The plugin offers a responsive design that works well on mobile devices.
19. Theme Compatibility: It works well with third-party themes.
Helps To Increase Engagement On the Website
Polls offer a compelling way for audiences to express their opinions and engage with social media content. Everyone has unique perspectives, and polls provide the perfect avenue for individuals to voice their thoughts without hesitation. As social media platforms emphasize the “social” aspect, polls tap into people’s natural inclination to share their views and actively participate in online discussions.
For poll creators, Poll Results widgets are provided in the WordPress Admin Dashboard, enabling easy access to insights. Poll results can also be exported as CSV files for further analysis. The submission of poll results comes with attractive animations, enhancing the user experience.
