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 social networking site do you find easiest to use?
From January - March 2010 we asked you, 'Which social networking site do you find easiest to use?' 1154 of you responded with the following results:
- Myspace 48 votes (4%)
- Facebook 582 votes (50%)
- Twitter 223 votes (19%)
- Bebo 14 votes (1%)
- Friends Reunited 14 votes (1%)
- LinkedIn 59 votes (5%)
- Other 76 votes (7%)
- None of them are easy to use 138 votes (12%)
Which industry sector has the most difficult to use websites?
From September 2009 - December 2009 we asked you, 'Which industry sector has the most difficult to use websites?' 1006 of you responded with the following results:
- Retail/ecommerce 133 votes (13%)
- Financial services 164 votes (16%)
- Local authority/government 342 votes (34%)
- Travel 91 votes (9%)
- Utilities 116 votes (12%)
- News/media companies 69 votes (7%)
- Other 91 votes (9%)
What would be the key factor in purchasing a content management system?
From June 2009 - September 2009 we asked you, 'What would be the key factor in purchasing a content management system?' 1021 of you responded with the following results:
- Brand name 131 votes (13%)
- Functionality/feature set 226 votes (22%)
- Support on offer 15 votes (1%)
- Price 78 votes (8%)
- Ease of use 214 votes (21%)
- Ability to customise functionality 161 votes (16%)
- License (open source/proprietary) 94 votes (9%)
- Security 47 votes (5%)
- None of the above 55 votes (5%)
What is most likely to persuade you to make a purchase from an online retailer?
From April 2009 - June 2009 we asked you, 'What is most likely to persuade you to make a purchase from an online retailer?' 1382 of you responded with the following results:
- Look of the site 221 votes (16%)
- Ease of use 204 votes (15%)
- Price 360 votes (26%)
- Reputation of retailer 389 votes (28%)
- Appearance on search listings 31 votes (2%)
- Special offers 61 votes (4%)
- Delivery flexibility 41 votes (3%)
- None of the above 75 votes (5%)
Which do you most often do on your mobile/cell phone?
From February 2009 - April 2009 we asked you, 'Other than calls and text messages, which do you most often do on your mobile/cell phone?' 1132 of you responded with the following results:
- Download ringtones 93 votes (8%)
- Read news or sport content 78 votes (7%)
- Check your email 227 votes (20%)
- Use social networks (Facebook etc.) 97 votes (9%)
- Use maps or get directions 71 votes (6%)
- Look for local info or transport news 21 votes (2%)
- None of the above 545 votes (48%)
How will the digital sector be affected by the credit crunch?
From December 2008 - February 2009 we asked you, 'How will the digital sector be affected by the credit crunch?' 1118 of you responded with the following results:
- Thrive as other sectors feel the pinch 190 votes (17%)
- Take a greater share of limited budgets 348 votes (31%)
- Suffer the same as other sectors 339 votes (30%)
- Suffer worse than other sectors 111 votes (10%)
- Have no effect 130 votes (12%)
When & how will you do most of your Christmas shopping?
From September - December 2008 we asked you, 'When & how will you do most of your Christmas shopping?' 1018 of you responded with the following results:
- September, online 114 votes (11%)
- September, on the high street 23 votes (2%)
- October, online 48 votes (5%)
- October, on the high street 28 votes (3%)
- November, online 162 votes (16%)
- November, on the high street 98 votes (10%)
- December, online 200 votes (20%)
- December, on the high street 340 votes (33%)
Which of these would you potentially buy online?
From June - August 2008 we asked you, 'Which of these would you potentially buy online?' 1256 of you responded with the following results:
| Never | Very unlikely | Might consider it | Would buy it | Have bought this | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car | 48% | 21% | 17% | 7% | 7% |
| Garden shed | 33% | 21% | 28% | 15% | 4% |
| Diamond ring | 53% | 20% | 16% | 8% | 3% |
| Groceries | 20% | 13% | 23% | 20% | 24% |
| Prescription drugs | 38% | 17% | 20% | 18% | 7% |
| Wallpaper | 29% | 22% | 26% | 18% | 5% |
| Pets | 69% | 14% | 9% | 4% | 3% |
| Clothes | 12% | 7% | 18% | 18% | 45% |
| Books | 6% | 3% | 7% | 16% | 68% |
| Antiques & artwork | 27% | 21% | 23% | 14% | 15% |
Read some user comments about why you voted this way for 'Which of these would you potentially buy online?'
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 doing 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 doing 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?'
