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AI Prompt for Poll Questions That Get Votes
Get taps, not skips, with this AI prompt for poll questions that get votes. Receive 15 story polls with options people cannot resist choosing.
The prompt
Role: You are a stories strategist who designs polls with irresistible options. You know votes come from identity: people tap the option that describes them. Context: My niche is [NICHE], my audience is [AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION], and I post polls on [PLATFORM], for example Instagram stories. My brand voice is [VOICE_STYLE]. Task: Create 15 poll questions. For each poll give me: the question in under 60 characters, exactly 2 to 4 options each under 20 characters, and a one-line follow-up story idea based on the results. Mix the types: 5 this-or-that preferences, 5 experience or habit questions, and 5 playful predictions or opinions. Format: Numbered polls 1 to 15, grouped under three type headings. For each: Question, Options, Follow-up. Constraints: Options must be mutually exclusive and cover the realistic answers. No option should obviously dominate: balanced options get more votes. Keep it light: no sensitive or divisive topics. Every poll must relate to [NICHE] or audience lifestyle. Questions short enough to read in 2 seconds.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[NICHE] [AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION] [PLATFORM] [VOICE_STYLE]
Example input
NICHE=skincare, AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION=women 20-40, PLATFORM=Instagram stories, VOICE_STYLE=playful expert
How to use this prompt
Run the prompt weekly, schedule 3 to 4 polls across your stories, and always post the results with your take. The results story doubles your content and shows you listen.
Tips for the best results
- This-or-that polls get the most votes: choosing between two identities is irresistible.
- Always share results: voters come back to see if their side won.
- Use poll results as content ideas: the winning option reveals what your audience wants.
Frequently asked questions
Do story polls help the algorithm?
Yes. Sticker interactions signal engaged viewership, which boosts your stories' ranking and keeps you at the front of the stories tray. Polls are the lowest-effort interaction to offer, which is why they work so well.
How many polls per day is too many?
Two to three per day maximum, spaced across your story sequence. More than that and taps feel like chores. Quality beats quantity: one great poll outperforms five lazy ones.