Online polls
We regularly run polls on the site, with the results being published here. Polls tend to run for a couple of months before we put a new poll live.
Current poll
Previous polls
Which describes your use of local government (council) websites? (2008)
From February - May 2008 we asked you, 'Which describes your use of local government (council) websites?' 1091 of you responded with the following results:
- Never used them 293 votes (27%)
- Used occasionally to find information 371 votes (34%)
- Used often for information only 96 votes (9%)
- Used, would consider making transactions † 110 votes (10%)
- Used for information & transactions † 219 votes (20%)
† Transactions include paying parking fines, making an application etc.
Which would you use on your mobile/cell phone if speed & quality weren't an issue?
From November 2007 - January 2008 we asked you, 'Which would you use on your mobile/cell phone if speed & quality weren't an issue?' 1010 of you responded with the following results:
- Social networks 254 votes (25%)
- Travel information/planning 135 votes (13%)
- Email 335 votes (33%)
- Local information - what's around you 199 votes (20%)
- Online shopping 87 votes (9%)
Which do you most often do on your mobile/cell phone?
From August - October 2007 we asked you, 'Which do you most often do on your mobile/cell phone?' 1169 of you responded with the following results:
- Download ringtones 283 votes (24%)
- Read news or sports content 98 votes (8%)
- Check your email 137 votes (12%)
- Use maps or get directions 39 votes (3%)
- Use search engines to find information 95 votes (8%)
- I don't do any of the above 517 votes (44%)
Which describes your use of local government (council) websites? (2007)
From May - July 2007 we asked you, 'Which describes your use of local government (council) websites?' 947 of you responded with the following results:
- Never used them 296 votes (31%)
- Used occasionally to find information 308 votes (32%)
- Used often for information only 99 votes (10%)
- Used, would consider making transactions † 88 votes (9%)
- Used for information & transactions † 156 votes (16%)
† Transactions include paying parking fines, making an application etc.
When looking for insurance which would you do online?
From January - April 2007 we asked you, 'When looking for insurance which would you do online?' 874 of you responded with the following results:
- Nothing - I'd phone them instead 240 votes (27%)
- Initial research of policies only 109 votes (12%)
- Get a quote for a policy 182 votes (21%)
- Apply for the policy (and pay offline) 33 votes (4%)
- Apply and pay online for a policy 310 votes (35%)
What makes you trust a website when buying online?
From December 2006 - January 2007 we asked you, 'What makes you trust a website when buying online?' 1162 of you responded with the following results:
- https in web address 474 votes (40%)
- Security assurances on the page 76 votes (6%)
- Dealing with a reputable brand 336 votes (28%)
- Contact phone number readily available 86 votes (7%)
- Professional look and feel 190 votes (16%)
Read some user comments about why you voted this way for 'What makes you trust a website when buying online?'
Why would you abandon an order when shopping online?
From November - December 2006 we asked you, 'Why would you abandon an order when shopping online?' 1035 of you responded with the following results:
- Having to register before buying 319 votes (31%)
- Hidden charges at the checkout 379 votes (36%)
- Lengthy checkout process 92 votes (9%)
- No clear delivery details 137 votes (13%)
- Phone number not provided on website 108 votes (10%)
How do you feel about adverts on websites?
From September - November 2006 we asked you, 'How do you feel about adverts on websites?' 1042 of you responded with the following results:
- I enjoy looking at them 72 votes (7%)
- They're OK if not too intrusive 254 votes (24%)
- They're OK if related to the site I'm on 249 votes (24%)
- I find them annoying 467 votes (45%)
Read some user comments about why you voted this way for 'How do you feel about adverts on websites?'
What annoys you the most about websites?
From June - August 2006 we asked you, 'What annoys you the most about websites?' 1208 of you responded with the following results:
- Not being able to find what you need 354 votes (29%)
- Pages taking a long time to load 171 votes (14%)
- Poorly written content 106 votes (9%)
- Intrusive adverts (e.g. pop-ups) 496 votes (41%)
- Poor search results 81 votes (7%)
Read some user comments about why you voted this way for 'What annoys you the most about websites?'