Can I schedule a Twitter poll? Absolutely! Here’s how!

by Fatih Kemal Oksuzoglu

Twitter doesn't offer native scheduling for polls, but yes, you can schedule X (formerly Twitter) polls with Circleboom! ⬇️
Schedule Twitter Polls

Ever brainstorm a fantastic Twitter poll question, only to realize it's 3 am and your audience is fast asleep? Or maybe you're a social media whiz who wants to plan your content calendar in advance (because who doesn't love a little peace of mind?).

Twitter itself doesn't offer built-in scheduling for polls (yet!),but there is an awesome third-party tool that can help you craft and unleash your polls at the perfect time: Circleboom!

How to Schedule Twitter Polls?

It's quite easy to schedule Twitter polls through Circleboom's new dashboard.

After your login, you'll see many features like

And "Add poll" is just one of them.

You only need to craft your poll like you would on Twitter. You know, just ask your question and enter different answer options (up to 4 answers). And don't forget to choose the poll length!

And here comes the part not available natively on Twitter: Scheduling the poll. Click on the calendar sign on the top right and pick when to send it out.

If you already created your posting calendar on Circleboom, you can also add it to your posting queue, which helps you automate your Twitter posts!

And voila! Your poll is on the go. Now, sit back and enjoy the engagement it brings.

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Notice that there is also a button that says, "Find your best posting time." ⬇️

Yes, it's "your" best time to post on Twitter because it's unique to each profile and depends on the activity of anyone's audience.

And yes, Circleboom analyzes your profile to see when your followers are more likely to be online, so you'll get better engagement.
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Bonus: How to Use Twitter Polls to Increase Twitter Engagement

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Use Twitter polls to gain Twitter audience insights on content preferences, aiding in informed decision-making for your content strategy.

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Twitter polls can reveal which products or services resonate most with your audience, also guiding inventory or promotional strategies. In other words, you can identify product preferences through Twitter polls.

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Align polls with current events or popular discussions, incorporating relevant hashtags to engage with trending topics. This way, you'll broaden your reach and connect with active conversations.

See more:
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FAQ on Twitter Polls

Are Twitter polls anonymous​?

Yes, they are. When you vote in a poll, your participation is not shown to others: neither the poll creator nor other participants can see who has voted or how they voted.

Can I have a 5-choice Twitter poll​?

No, you cannot have a 5-choice Twitter poll. You can only add up to 4 answer options to a Twitter poll.

Can I have a 5-choice Twitter poll​?

No, you cannot have a 5-choice Twitter poll. You can only add up to 4 answer options to a Twitter poll.

Can I add pictures to a Twitter poll?​

Typically, you can't post images or GIFs with X polls. The platform doesn't allow it. However, the article below gives a runaround method.

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FAQ on scheduling Twitter polls

Can you schedule a Twitter poll on Hootsuite?

No, Hootsuite does not currently support creating Twitter polls, let alone scheduling. But you can do both with Circleboom.

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Can you schedule a Twitter poll on Buffer?

No, Buffer does not currently support scheduling Twitter polls. But Circleboom does.

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Final Words on Scheduling Twitter Polls

So there you have it! Scheduling your Twitter polls is a breeze with the right tool and a little planning.

Now get out there, craft those epic polls with Circleboom, and get ready to spark some serious conversation with your audience!