How to Add a Poll on Squarespace to Engage Website Visitors
Interactive polls are a powerful way to boost engagement, gather insights, and even generate leads on your client's Squarespace website. Whether you’re helping a client determine customer preferences, gather feedback, or increase interaction, Opinion Stage makes it easy to create and embed a professional, branded poll.
In this guide, we’ll walk through:
Why and how to use polls on Squarespace client websites
How to create an interactive poll with Opinion Stage
How to embed an Opinion Stage poll on Squarespace
A simple alternative using Squarespace’s built-in form
Let’s dive in!
Why Use Interactive Polls on Your Clients' Squarespace Websites?
As a Squarespace designer, incorporating interactive elements like polls can make your client’s website more dynamic and user-friendly. Here are some key benefits:
Boost Engagement – Polls encourage visitors to interact with the site instead of passively scrolling.
Gather Insights – Clients can collect valuable data about their audience’s preferences and opinions.
Increase Time on Site – Interactive features keep users engaged, reducing bounce rates and ultimately supporting your SEO efforts.
Lead Generation – Opinion Stage polls allow designers to integrate lead forms to collect emails before displaying results which generates anticipation, making the reader more willing to add their email in exchange for the results.
Drive Conversions – You can add CTAs to guide users toward relevant services or products.
See an example below!
How to Create a Squarespace Poll with Opinion Stage
Opinion Stage makes it easy to create interactive, customizable polls. Here’s how:
1. Sign Up and Start a New Poll
Create a free account at Opinion Stage.
Click Create New and select Poll from the options.
2. Customize Your Poll
Opinion Stage features:
Image Polls – Add visuals to make polls more engaging.
Result Visibility – Choose whether to show results after voting.
Closing Time – Set an expiration date for time-sensitive polls.
Call-to-Action (CTA) – Redirect users to another page after voting.
Lead Form Integration – Collect emails before displaying results.
3. Style and Brand Your Poll
Customize the colors, fonts, and layout to match your client’s brand. You can also add a logo to maintain a seamless brand experience.
4. Publish and Get the Embed Code
Once the poll is ready, click Publish and copy the embed code for integration into Squarespace.
3. Save and Publish
Click Apply and Save the page.
Your interactive poll is now live!
This method ensures the poll is fully responsive and integrates seamlessly with the site design.
How to Add a Basic Poll Using Squarespace Forms
If your client only needs a simple text-based poll without interactive features, Squarespace’s built-in form block is a quick alternative:
Go to the Page Editor and click + Add Block > Form.
Add a Single Answer Field to collect responses.
Customize the Form Settings (optional: connect it to email or Google Sheets).
Publish the Page to display the poll.
See example Below
While this method works for basic surveys, it lacks interactive elements like result displays, image polls, or lead capture—features that Opinion Stage provides.
Final Thoughts
Adding a poll to a Squarespace website is a simple yet powerful way for designers to elevate client sites. Whether you’re collecting feedback, driving engagement, or generating leads, Opinion Stage makes it easy to create visually appealing and functional polls.
