Introduction
If you’re looking to engage your community on Discord and get their feedback on a topic, creating a poll can be a great way to do it. Polls allow users to vote on a question or topic, and then see the results in real-time. However, creating a poll in Discord can be confusing for new users. That’s why we’ve created this step-by-step guide on how to create a poll in Discord.
Step-by-Step Guide
First, create a new server or open an existing one. Click on the plus sign (+) next to the channel categories and select “create channel.” Name the channel something like “polls.”
To create a poll, type “!poll” in a channel and include the poll question and options separated by commas. For example, “!poll What’s your favorite color? Red, Blue, Green.”
Next, select the settings for your poll. You can set options such as whether users can change their votes and whether the poll results are visible to everyone.
Once you create the poll, it will appear in the channel for all the members to view and vote. Users can vote by selecting the options using the reaction emojis.
Different Poll Types
Discord supports various poll types such as multiple-choice, yes/no, and open-ended polls. Multiple-choice polls allow users to vote for one option out of two or more options. Yes/no polls are binary polls where users can vote for either “yes” or “no.” Open-ended polls enable users to provide a custom answer.
When creating polls, keep in mind what type of feedback or data you want to collect. Use multiple-choice polls to gauge general opinions, use yes/no polls for a straight answer, and use open-ended polls to learn what people think about a particular matter.
Advanced Features
Discord allows for advanced functionality when creating polls. You can customize your poll by adding individual reactions to each option which can add a separate meaning to each choice. Discord also enables you to limit the number of votes per user to a given number. Another feature you can use is how to target which channel you want to share your poll.
Using Bots
There are a few popular bots you can use to create, manage and analyze your poll results. Carl-bot is a popular option that allows customizations, filtering and a leaderboard for polls. Poll Bot is a bot specialized in creating polls, and Giveaway Bot allows you to create polls while initiating a giveaway at the same time.
Poll Etiquette
When creating polls, you should consider the guidelines of the channel. Avoid spamming the channel with polls and steer clear of running polls on controversial or sensitive topics. It’s also essential to respect other people’s opinions and respond to their feedback.
Analyzing Results
Once you have published your poll, the Discord community can begin voting and building trackable data. After you have given enough time to allow voting, you can view poll statistics by selecting “show results.” Poll data shows the number of votes for each option, and you will be able to export data too for more analysis in different software like Excel or Google Sheets.
Best Practices
When creating a poll, it is essential to keep it relevant, engaging, and straightforward. Always ensure that the poll aims to provide value for the community members. Always keep it relevant. Ask specific questions, never shy away from offering a personal take.
Conclusion
Polls are an excellent way to engage, learn and analyze community feedback on Discord. When choosing to create a poll on this platform, remember to be considerate of the community’s guidelines and engage with the feedback received. As we have explained, Discord has various features, and utilizing them will give your poll more visibility and enhance your overall experience.