Interactive Poll Widget for Google Blogger

 

Interactive Poll Widget for Google Blogger

Author: Shweta Goyal

Introduction

Adding interactive elements to your blog can significantly enhance user engagement and provide valuable feedback from your audience. One such interactive feature is a poll widget. This blog post will guide you through creating and adding a responsive, interactive poll widget to your Google Blogger site without requiring any API integration. This widget allows your readers to vote on various topics, making your blog more dynamic and engaging.

Background Information

Poll widgets are tools that enable bloggers to create simple surveys on their websites. These widgets can be used to gather opinions, feedback, and preferences from the audience, which can be invaluable for content planning and community building. Unlike traditional surveys that might require third-party integrations or APIs, this poll widget is entirely built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, making it easy to implement and customize.

Main Content

Interactive Poll Widget

Here’s how you can add a stylish and functional poll widget to your Google Blogger site:

HTML and CSS Code:

<div style="background-color:#e0f7fa; padding:10px; border-radius:8px;">

    <h3 style="color:#00796b; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">What's Your Favorite?</h3>

    <form id="poll">

        <input type="radio" id="option1" name="poll" value="Option 1">

        <label for="option1" style="font-size:16px; color:#333333;">Option 1</label><br>

        <input type="radio" id="option2" name="poll" value="Option 2">

        <label for="option2" style="font-size:16px; color:#333333;">Option 2</label><br>

        <input type="radio" id="option3" name="poll" value="Option 3">

        <label for="option3" style="font-size:16px; color:#333333;">Option 3</label><br>

        <button type="button" style="margin-top:10px;" onclick="submitPoll()">Vote</button>

    </form>

    <p id="pollResult" style="font-size:16px; color:#333333; display:none;"></p>

</div>

<script>

    function submitPoll() {

        var selected = document.querySelector('input[name="poll"]:checked');

        if (selected) {

            document.getElementById('pollResult').style.display = 'block';

            document.getElementById('pollResult').innerText = 'Thank you for voting for ' + selected.value;

        } else {

            alert('Please select an option.');

        }

    }

</script>

How to Use the Widget

1. Copy the Code: Copy the HTML and JavaScript code provided above.
2. Add to Blogger: Go to your Blogger dashboard, navigate to the "Layout" section, and select "Add a Gadget." Choose the "HTML/JavaScript" option and paste the copied code.
3. Customize: Modify the poll options in the HTML code to fit your blog's theme or the question you want to ask your audience.

Practical Applications

Poll widgets can be used for various purposes on your blog:

• Gathering Feedback: Understand your readers' preferences by asking questions related to your blog content.
• Engaging Content: Create engaging content by involving your audience in decision-making, such as selecting the next blog topic.
• Community Building: Foster a sense of community by allowing readers to express their opinions and see how others voted.

Conclusion

Adding an interactive poll widget to your Google Blogger site is a simple yet effective way to boost user engagement and gather valuable feedback. This widget is easy to implement, fully responsive, and customizable, making it a perfect addition to any blog. By involving your audience in your content, you can create a more interactive and engaging experience for your readers.

Interactive Poll Hindu Guru Goyal Widget for Google  Blogger html code;

<div style="background-color:#e0f7fa; padding:10px; border-radius:8px;">

    <h3 style="color:#00796b; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">What's Your Favorite?</h3>

    <form id="poll" onsubmit="submitPoll(event)">

        <input type="radio" id="option1" name="poll" value="Option 1">

        <label for="option1" style="font-size:16px; color:#333333;">Option 1</label><br>

        <input type="radio" id="option2" name="poll" value="Option 2">

        <label for="option2" style="font-size:16px; color:#333333;">Option 2</label><br>

        <input type="radio" id="option3" name="poll" value="Option 3">

        <label for="option3" style="font-size:16px; color:#333333;">Option 3</label><br>

        <button type="submit" style="margin-top:10px;">Vote</button>

    </form>

    <p id="pollResult" style="font-size:16px; color:#333333; display:none;">Thank you for voting!</p>

    <p style="color: #ff6600;">Hindu Guru Goyal Widget</p>

</div>

<script>

    async function submitPoll(event) {

        event.preventDefault();

        const selected = document.querySelector('input[name="poll"]:checked');

        if (selected) {

            // Example: Send the vote to a backend service

            const response = await fetch('https://your-backend-service.com/vote', {

                method: 'POST',

                headers: {

                    'Content-Type': 'application/json'

                },

                body: JSON.stringify({ vote: selected.value })

            });

            if (response.ok) {

                const result = await response.json();

                document.getElementById('pollResult').style.display = 'block';

                document.getElementById('pollResult').innerText = 'Thank you for voting for ' + selected.value;

                // Optionally display the aggregated results

                // document.getElementById('pollResult').innerText += `\nResults: ${JSON.stringify(result)}`;

            } else {

                alert('There was an error submitting your vote. Please try again.');

            }

        } else {

            alert('Please select an option.');

        }

    }

</script> 

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