Snapchat is a popular messaging and social media app that allows users to send disappearing photos, videos, and messages to friends. One fun feature of Snapchat is the ability to create polls to survey friends or share opinions. Here is a guide on how to make and run polls in Snapchat.
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Creating a Poll in Snapchat
Creating a poll in Snapchat to share with friends or add to your Story is easy:
- Open the Snapchat app and take a photo/video or upload one from your camera roll
- Tap the sticker icon in the top right and select the “Poll” sticker (yellow bar graph)
- Type your question in the “Ask a question” field
- Tap the emoji options to change the two answer choices
- Adjust the size and placement of the poll sticker
- Send the Snap to friends or post to your Story
Key things to note:
- You can see who votes for what answer in your sent Snaps
- Friends can view Story poll results but not see individual votes
- Polls only allow two emoji answer options
Viewing Snapchat Poll Results
To view the results of a poll you created:
- For sent Snaps – simply open the Snap and results will display
- For Story polls – tap your own Story, tap the 3 dots by your poll, and tap “Check Results”
Results show total votes for each emoji choice. You can also swipe to view individual votes from friends.
Using Third-Party Polling Options
The built-in Snapchat poll sticker is simple but limited. If you want more advanced polls, use a third-party polling service like SurveyMonkey or Polly:
- Create multi-question surveys with text answers
- Customize poll appearance and add images
- Share via a web link instead of screenshot
- Set polls to anonymous or public voting
- Advanced analytics on poll performance
Embed a link to your third-party poll on a simple Snap image to share on Snapchat. Direct friends to view the poll off platform.
Best Practices for Snapchat Polls
To create fun, engaging polls that get votes and shares, keep these Snapchat poll best practices in mind:
- Ask interesting questions that are fun, provocative, or tied to trending topics
- Use emojis creatively to represent answer choices
- Share polls with friends who would care to vote
- Post at peak times when friends are active on Snapchat
- Follow up with another Snap showing poll results
- Use images – polls with images get more engagement on the visual platform
Analyzing Snapchat Poll Performance
It can be helpful to track how your Snapchat polls are performing. Are they getting engagement? Here are some metrics to analyze:
- Number of views/opens
- Number of votes
- Percentage breakdown of votes between answers
- Screenshot rate – indicates interest
- Replies/messages about the poll
Review these metrics, especially on Story polls, to optimize your next polls and tailor them to what resonates best with your Snapchat friends.
Why Use Polls on Snapchat
Posting polls on Snapchat can:
- Spark fun conversations – get friends chatting about light topics
- Let friends weigh in with opinions and advice
- Drive engagement – polls get more votes and shares than regular Snaps
- Get quick feedback – on topics friends care about
- Entertain – voting is fun and takes little effort
In summary, Snapchat polls let you interact with friends in a whole new way. So tap that poll sticker and start surveying your Snapchat circles!
