LinkedIn is rolling out an additional feature that lets you gather information or feedback from your network and “LinkedIn Virtual Events“
made by the combination of Linkedin Live and Linkedin Events.
“Asking your network for feedback—and providing it to others in return—is a brilliant way to get relevant and informed input, while also sparking recent conversations and discussions with your trusted connections.” wrote Howie Fung from LinkedIn in a blog post, announcing the polls feature.
According to LinkedIn, it is a breeze to get started with Polls. Click on a recent post and then click on the Create a Poll Option and you are ready.
You can add up to 4 Options in this poll and the duration of the posts ranges from 24 hours to two weeks.
The company also specified that the person who voted will see what they voted for.
Other people engaging in the poll cannot identify voters from a poll.
If seeing polls on LinkedIn feels familiar, they had this feature long back and according to TechCrunch; they have removed the feature back in 2k14.
LinkedIn virtual events, the merger appears to have happened in recent times, as an effective way to engage with LinkedIn users and was having much engagement.
We also got some information that the company is planning to add a story feature soon. we will keep you posted regarding that.
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