The Rise Of Poll-Based Apps

by | May 16, 2023 | 0 comments

The social media platforms are continuously changing, offering users and companies fresh ways to interact and connect with their audiences. While stories and reels have been the main focus always, poll-based apps are also becoming popular. These platforms, which enable users to design and take part in surveys and quizzes, are gaining popularity across a wide range of users, from teenagers to working adults.

Social media routinely includes polls, which have completely changed how users connect and interact with one another. Polls are a common way for users to express their thoughts, get feedback, and communicate with others on sites like, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and now even WhatsApp.

The power of social media polls lies in their ability to gather data quickly and efficiently. They provide an easy and fun way for people to share their thoughts and opinions on various topics, from the latest news to fashion trends, to political debates. Polls are often used by businesses and brands to gather feedback on their products and services or just to engage with the crowd.

The majority of us regularly skim through well-known social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Although these platforms are hubs for content production and distribution, it is becoming more and more obvious that users are selective about what they share, mostly out of concern for peer judgment. Additionally, receiving approval from “likes” is a major topic, which, if unfulfilled, frequently evokes feelings of inadequacy and poor self-esteem.

Overall, these places don’t achieve their goal of inclusivity. There is a glimmer of optimism with the rise of alternative social networking platforms nowadays.

Owing to this, there are many poll-based apps too that are specifically designed for normal people like you and I, to create and share opinions on random topics without the fear of being monitored or judged by others.

Hunch, co-founded by Ish Goel is one such fun, polls-only, and pseudonymous social network to know what your friends and people around you think on topics that are esoteric, unconventional, and never discussed.

Also, the poll-game isn’t limited to just social media apps, it has made its way into podcasting as well.

Spotify, the popular music streaming platform, has joined the game too and introduced a polling feature for its users. The feature, called “Polls for Fans,” allows artists to create polls within their Spotify profiles and engage with their fans.

Polls for Fans is a great way for artists to gather feedback from their listeners, such as which songs they like the most, which concerts they want to attend, and which podcast episodes they like. It also provides an opportunity for artists to connect with their fans and build a community around their music or podcasts.

The feature is easy to use and allows artists to create polls with up to four options. Fans can vote on the polls directly from the artist’s profile, and the results are displayed in real-time. These polls can also be shared on social media platforms, such as Twitter and Instagram, to reach a wider audience.

For podcasters, this is a great way to get to know their audience. Podcasters may really ask their audience what sort of content they would want to listen to more, let them choose the theme of your upcoming episode, ask them what kind of guests they would like to hear from, and more by holding polls.

This shows how trending podcasts are and why this might be the right time for you to start one.
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