Using Polldaddy on Facebook

We’ve made a few changes to adding polls to Facebook pages since this blog post was published. Check out this newer article: Getting polls on Facebook: the definitive guide.

Polls are a great way to gather feedback on a single question, quickly. Here’s how easy it is to create polls using the Polldaddy Facebook app.

First, be sure to add the Polldaddy app in Facebook. To do that, click on this link: Facebook Polldaddy App

You’ll be asked to allow the Polldaddy Facebook app. Click on “Allow”:

Now, you’ll be able to see the Polldaddy app in your sidebar. Click on it to create a poll:

Next,

Now, at the top of the page, click on “Create a new poll”:

Next, input your poll’s question, and the possible answers. If you like, you can add an additional answer by clicking on the “Add answer” button:

Once you’ve got your question and answers set up, select the language for your poll, then choose who can see your poll. You can make it public, so that anyone can see it, or you can set it so that only your Facebook friends can see it. Choose where to post your poll—either on your wall, or on your business or organization’s page. When you’re done, click on “Next step”:

Next, you can customize the invitation to vote in the poll, then click “Publish”:

Now, just for fun, let’s vote in the poll. We’re going to select Meat Lovers’ pizza as our favorite:

If you’re sure you made the right choice, click on “Vote Now!”:

You’ll see a confirmation screen after you vote:

Creating a Facebook poll is as easy as pie! (A pizza pie, that is.) Mmmmmm pizza pie.