# How to Create a Slack Poll

Use an engaging Slack poll to start a conversation, jumpstart a meeting, or gauge your team’s opinions quickly and easily. It takes seconds from start to finish.

### 1. Create a poll

Start by [creating a Slack poll](https://www.opinionstage.com/registrations/signup).

### 2. Share your Slack poll

To share your poll, click on the **Share** button at the top of your screen. Next, select the **Share the link** tab and copy the link. Paste the poll link in any channel or conversation.

**And now you’re done!**

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## Best Practices For Creating a Slack Poll

Creating a Slack poll is easy. Follow these tips to make it extra fun and engaging.

### **Focus on The Audience**

Make sure you’re asking a question that’s appealing and relevant to the people you’re trying to reach. Just as important as the question itself is where you share it. In addition to Slack, consider sharing your poll across platforms that your audience actively uses. For example, you could send it in a group chat as a [WhatsApp poll](https://www.opinionstage.com/poll/whatsapp-poll/), share a [Discord poll](https://www.opinionstage.com/poll/discord-poll/) in a channel to engage your community, or use a [Line poll](https://www.opinionstage.com/poll/line-poll/) to reach users in regions where the app is popular. If you’re hosting a live session, adding a [Zoom poll](https://www.opinionstage.com/poll/zoom-poll/) can be a great way to collect real-time input or spark discussion during your meeting or webinar.

### **Keep It Short**

Keep the question and answers short so it is easy to comprehend the poll and participate quickly.

### **Use Images**

Creating a Slack poll with images will dramatically improve the engagement rate. You can add an introduction image to the poll and images to each answer.

### **Select Answers Carefully**

See that the answers cover all the options and if not offer users to suggest their own answers. Verify there is no overlap between answers. For more details, refer to the [poll maker](https://www.opinionstage.com/poll/) page.

You can easily do it yourself, no need for a developer.