Once WB Polls is installed and configured, create your first polls to see both systems in action. This guide walks through creating an activity poll, a standalone poll, and embedding polls on any page.
Your First Activity Poll
- Go to your BuddyPress activity stream
- Click the Poll icon in the activity composer toolbar
- Enter your poll question
- Add two or more answer options
- Optionally set an expiration date
- Click Post
Your poll appears in the activity feed immediately. Members can vote without leaving the page.
Your First Standalone Poll
- Navigate to your Poll Dashboard page
- Click Create Poll
- Enter your poll question as the title
- Add a description to provide context
- Choose the poll duration (never expires or set specific dates)
- Select a poll type such as text or image
- Add your answer options
- Click Create Poll
Your poll gets its own page with a unique URL. Share the link directly or embed it anywhere using the shortcode shown on your dashboard.
Embedding Polls
Use shortcodes to display polls on any page or post.
Display a Specific Poll
[wbpoll id="36"]Replace 36 with your poll’s ID, which you can find on the poll dashboard.
Add a Poll Creation Form
[wbpoll_create]Place this shortcode on any page to display a poll creation form for your members.
Next Steps
Now that you have created your first polls, explore these guides:
- Activity Poll Settings covers all configuration options for feed polls
- Standalone Poll Settings explains dashboard management and advanced features
- Poll Types shows how to use image, video, and audio polls