Comments on: Reasons to Use Polls and Surveys on Your Blog

By: Jonathan@Friends&amp

Jonathan@Friends&amp — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:36:32 +0000

I totally agree with all your comments especially "Starting a Conversation". I think that blog readers love to debate, comment and listen to what others have to say and polls give the opportunity for opinions to be expressed. Until now I have not bothered with polls but i have just downloaded some poll software which i intend to get up and running soon.

By: Rodney@Blogging with

Rodney@Blogging with — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:03:11 +0000

I think you need to have a bit of traffic to get much benefit from these - I've tried a couple of times on another blog, without much response. It's actually a bit embarassing when you only get 2 or 3 replies - I guess it's kind of the same as displaying your feed count when you have hardly any subscribers. However, in principle I agree it's a great way to get feedback from your readers, and polldaddy looks good. Rodney@Blogging with WordPresss last blog post..WordPress.com statistics plugin

By: Matt Helphrey

Matt Helphrey — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:09:02 +0000

I know I have used polls and surveys in the past and have had plenty of success. The results you get can also be used to create some great info products. Matt Helphreys last blog post..The Money Spot is Above the Fold

By: Shanker Bakshi

Shanker Bakshi — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:30:28 +0000

Am using a wordpress plugin and install a permanent poll widget on my blog's sidebar - Good to see when prople reply to your calls. Shanker Bakshis last blog post..The End of New Beginnings

By: Blue Host

Blue Host — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:21:03 +0000

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By: wilhb81

wilhb81 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:32:47 +0000

Well, Larry. I mostly using the polls to collect some important informations/feedbacks from my readers and it works all the time

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By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:37:56 +0000

No Problem Lindsay, I plan to use them more in the future to see what my readers are thinking.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:09:23 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion. I've not done with polls and surveys in the past, but it's something I'll consider for my writing blog. Nobody can tell you what will be a hit with your community more than your community! Lindsays last blog post..$250 Writing/Blogging Contest — Write a Fable for Your Blog and Win!

By: Dennis Edell

Dennis Edell — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:59:26 +0000

Works fine now! Good job. Dennis Edells last blog post..A Monkey Can Do Your Job!

By: Larry

Larry — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:38:20 +0000

Thank you Stephan, Dennis and John for the comments. This was my first attempt to try this myself. I agree with Stephan that you might want to have a large subscriber base to get the full benefits.

Thanks Dennis and John for the tip. I should have really tested my previous survey I had on that I got from feepollkit, I have now installed the one from PollDaddy, and it works fine.