Poll and Vote Widget

How it works

The poll widget lets visitors vote on a single question with multiple choice answers. Once they vote, the result bars appear immediately, showing how their vote compares to the current response distribution. Their vote is remembered in their browser using localStorage, so refreshing the page won't let them vote again.

The votes are stored per-widget in the visitor's browser – this means each visitor gets one vote per poll, and results accumulate over time as more people visit. There is no server-side storage or aggregate reporting built into this widget.

Best uses for visitor polls:

• Content engagement: "Which of these topics should we cover next?" keeps visitors on the page and gives you signal about what they want
• Product feedback: quick preference votes on new features, colours, pricing tiers
• Community building: polls give visitors a voice and make them feel involved
• Landing page engagement: even a simple "Did you find what you were looking for?" yes/no poll can surface usability issues

One vote per visitor: the widget uses localStorage to prevent the same browser voting twice on the same poll. This is not forge-proof – a visitor in private/incognito mode, or one who clears storage, could vote again. For survey-critical polling, a server-side solution is needed.

Note on results: because votes are stored in each visitor's browser rather than a central database, results shown reflect only the votes cast on that specific browser session. If embedded on a high-traffic site, consider this a lightweight engagement tool rather than a rigorous polling system.

How to add it