Why does Whocan have different Poll Types?

Whocan has various poll types that represent specific scenarios like scheduling a meeting, dividing tasks, asking for preferences and more. We have created the poll types for two reasons: 1.) To make it easier to create and configure a poll 2.) To adapt the wording for specific scenarios.

Whocan poll types

Poll types make it easier to create and configure a poll

In the backend all poll types are nearly the same. That is why you can convert all of them to the poll type “Advanced”. The advanced poll though has quite a lot of settings to configure. To make it easier for the user we ask him to start with what kind of poll he wants. For example: if you want to find the best time to schedule a meeting you mainly need date and time options that participants can choose from. If you want to ask for people’s preferences you won’t normally ask for a date but you want to offer options as plain text.

Poll types to adapt the wording for specific scenarios

If you ask people to vote for a preference like which color they prefer. The headline of the various options to choose from would be “Choose your preference”. The headline for the option in a poll type to find the best timing for a meeting would be “Select which date works for you”.