Polls & Surveys
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Polls & surveys built for newspaper publishers Ask your readers anything. Get answers instantly. Track results live.
Quick opinion polls on breaking news. In-depth reader surveys on community issues. Run any type of poll or survey from your newsroom dashboard.
Bulletlink's newspaper polls and surveys let publishers ask readers anything, from a quick one-question opinion poll to a detailed multi-question survey. Create a poll in minutes, place it on your homepage, inside an article, or on any section page. Readers respond instantly. Results update in real time. The feature runs from the same online newspaper platform where you manage articles, ads, and subscriptions. No survey plugins, no third-party tools, no extra cost.
What can you do with Bulletlink's polls & surveys?
Quick opinion polls
One question, multiple choices, instant results. Perfect for breaking news reactions, game-day predictions, and "what do you think?" moments. Readers respond in seconds.
Multi-question surveys
Go deeper with surveys that ask multiple questions. Collect detailed reader feedback on community issues, editorial direction, event planning, or advertiser research.
Place anywhere on your site
Homepage sidebar, inside an article, on the sports page, on a dedicated polls page. You decide where each poll appears. Readers see it where it matters most.
Real-time results
Results update as votes come in. Display results to readers after they vote, or keep them private until the poll closes. Your rules.
Matches your newspaper design
Polls inherit your publication's colors, fonts, and layout. Free custom design matching included. They look like part of your website, not a generic widget pasted from somewhere else.
Scheduled open & close
Set when a poll opens and when it closes. Run a 24-hour quick poll on election night or a week-long community survey. The poll starts and stops automatically.
Mobile-friendly voting
Readers vote from their phone in seconds. No tiny buttons, no broken layouts, no frustration. Touch-friendly on every screen size.
Spam protection
Prevent duplicate votes with IP-based restrictions. Keep results accurate and trustworthy. Your readers and advertisers can rely on the data.
How to create a poll in 4 steps
Takes less time than writing a headline. Same dashboard your team already uses.
Write your question
Type the question and add the answer choices. Two options, five options, ten options. However many you need.
Choose where it appears
Homepage, article page, section page, or a dedicated polls page. Pick the spot that fits the topic.
Set the schedule
Open now or schedule for later. Set a closing date or leave it open indefinitely. The poll handles itself.
Watch the votes come in
Results update live. Share the results with readers, use them in a follow-up article, or share insights with advertisers.
How publishers use polls and surveys
Every newsroom finds its own way to use polls. Here are the most common.
✦ Breaking news reactions
"Should the city approve the new stadium?" "Who won tonight's debate?" Quick polls that capture reader sentiment while the story is still fresh.
✦ Community feedback
"What's the biggest issue facing our town?" "Which park should get funding?" Surveys that give your community a voice and give your newsroom story ideas.
✦ Sports predictions
"Who wins Friday night?" "Pick your MVP." Sports polls drive high participation because fans love making predictions and seeing how others voted.
✦ Advertiser research
"Which local restaurants do you visit most?" "What services do you search for online?" Polls that give your advertising team real audience data to share with sponsors.
Polls that work everywhere your readers are
Mobile-ready and connected to your publishing platform.
Mobile-optimized voting
Most readers check news on their phone. Polls load fast, display cleanly, and accept votes with one tap. No pinching, no scrolling sideways, no broken forms.
Connected to your entire platform
Polls work alongside your articles, paywall and subscriptions, ad management, event calendar, and newsletter system. One newspaper website software platform running everything. Run a poll in your newsletter. Embed one in an event page. The possibilities are wide open.
Why publishers add polls and surveys
Engagement is the difference between a reader who visits once and one who comes back every day.
And much more. Any type of poll, any type of survey, any question you want to ask your readers. True polls for newspaper website publishers, not a generic widget. The feature grows with your publication.
Polls & surveys FAQs
Common questions about Bulletlink's polls and surveys for publishers.
Are polls and surveys built into the CMS?
Yes. Create, manage, and track polls from the same dashboard where you publish articles and manage ads. No plugins, no third-party tools.
What types of polls can I create?
Any type. Single-question quick polls, multi-question surveys, yes/no polls, multiple choice, ranking questions. If you can ask it, you can poll it.
Where can I place polls on my website?
Anywhere. Homepage, inside articles, on section pages like sports or politics, on event pages, or on a dedicated polls page. You choose the placement for each poll.
Can I schedule when a poll opens and closes?
Yes. Set a start date and an end date. The poll goes live and closes automatically. Run a 1-hour flash poll or a month-long community survey.
Can readers see results after voting?
That's up to you. Show results immediately after voting, after the poll closes, or keep them private for internal use. You control visibility.
How do you prevent duplicate votes?
IP-based restrictions. Readers vote once per poll. Results stay accurate and trustworthy for editorial use and advertiser reporting.
Do polls work on mobile?
Yes. Fully responsive. Readers vote with one tap on any phone or tablet. Fast loading, clean layout, no broken forms.
Can I use poll data to attract advertisers?
Yes. Poll results give you real audience insights to share with sponsors. "68% of our readers plan to buy a car this year" is data that sells ad space.
Can I create unlimited polls?
Yes. Create as many polls and surveys as you want. No limits on the number of questions, answer choices, or active polls running at the same time.
Can I migrate existing poll data from another platform?
Yes. Our team migrates your existing poll data and results to Bulletlink. Free migration, free custom design matching included.
Bulletlink's polls and surveys turn passive readers into active participants. Ask your community anything, track the results in real time, and use the data to guide your editorial strategy and sell smarter advertising. Complete audience surveys for publishers trusted since 1999. AI-assisted, serverless, auto-scaling, and secure. Trusted by publishers since 1999.
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