Using Linkedin polls to assist in the decision making process

Early March I created a poll on Linkedin.  I asked the question Speaker / Professional Speaker / Keynote Speaker which term do you prefer?  I promoted the poll via Linkedin and Twitter to gain more exposure. The poll is now closed and the graph above shows you the results.

I thought the ability to create polls and discussions on Linkedin may be of interest to you.  Linkedin polls are free, and quite quick to set up. You can see from the image above, as well as a graphical response, I was also provided with a breakdown of the respondents; their age, business position, and gender.  I can also use the checkboxes, to define the demographics for each answer. I think it would also have been useful to know there location, as I believe for the question I asked, people in Australia may respond to people from the rest of the world, especially USA, who always seem to pump up descriptions of themselves.

I don’t think a LinkedIn poll can be used in place of comprehensive in-depth market research.  It is what it is.

How can you use Linkedin polls?

·         To gather different opinions on a subject.

·         To engage with the community.

·         To assist in the decision making process.

If you would like to view my poll here is the link :- http://linkd.in/egmyGH

Have you ever used Linkedin poll? Why? Was it successful for you?