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How to Create a Poll in SurveyMonkey

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Polls are an excellent way to gather quick feedback and opinions from your audience using SurveyMonkey. Unlike lengthy surveys, polls focus on collecting specific insights through targeted questions that respondents can answer in just a few clicks.

This tutorial will walk you through the complete process of creating a professional poll in SurveyMonkey, from initial setup to final preview. You'll learn how to choose the right question types, customize your poll, and prepare it for distribution to your target audience.

Here's how to create a poll in SurveyMonkey

  1. Navigate to your SurveyMonkey Dashboard and click the 'Create Survey' button.
  2. Select your preferred starting option: create from scratch, use a template, or duplicate an existing survey.
  3. Browse through the available poll templates and click on the one that matches your needs.
  4. Click 'Use this template' to apply the selected poll format to your new survey.
  5. Enter a clear, descriptive name for your survey that reflects its purpose.
  6. Select the most suitable question type for your poll from the available options.
  7. Type your poll question clearly and concisely in the question text field.
  8. Add all relevant answer choices that respondents can select from.
  9. Review your poll settings and click 'Save' to store your changes.
  10. Click 'Preview survey' to see exactly how your poll will appear to participants.
  11. When you're satisfied with your poll, click 'Continue' to proceed to the response collection setup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A poll typically contains just one or a few quick questions designed to gather immediate feedback, while surveys are usually longer and more comprehensive. Polls are perfect for simple yes/no questions, ratings, or quick opinion gathering, whereas surveys collect detailed insights through multiple question types.