The LinkedIn Poll Creator automation enables you to automatically create polls on LinkedIn, allowing you to engage with your audience and gather insights on industry topics, customer preferences, or trending questions. This tool is ideal for marketers, social media managers, and content creators who want to drive engagement and collect feedback. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export poll data to Google Sheets or CSV for tracking.

Step 1: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. In the Automation Store, use the search bar to locate LinkedIn Poll Creator quickly.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Automation Store screen with "LinkedIn Poll Creator" entered in the search bar.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To allow TexAu to create polls on LinkedIn on your behalf, connect your LinkedIn account. Click Add Account and select LinkedIn. TexAu provides two secure connection methods:

Magic Link: Sends a secure link to your email for quick login without needing to handle cookies.
Add Account: Connects directly using TexAu’s built-in browser extension for streamlined setup.

Tip: Magic Link offers a fast, secure way to connect LinkedIn without manually managing cookies.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the LinkedIn connection options, highlighting both Magic Link and Add Account choices.

Step 3: Set Up Poll Content

After connecting to LinkedIn, enter the content for your poll. TexAu allows you to specify details such as:

Poll Question: Enter a concise, engaging question that aligns with your engagement goals.
Poll Options: Add up to four response options. Each option should be clear and relevant to encourage maximum participation.
Poll Duration: Select the duration for the poll, ranging from 1 to 14 days. This lets you control how long the poll remains open for responses.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the poll content fields, highlighting question, options, and duration settings.

Step 4: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

To publish your poll at a specific time, use the scheduling feature. Click Schedule to set the start date and time or configure a Recurrence Frequency for ongoing poll creation:

At Regular Intervals (e.g., every day or every week)
Once
Every Day
On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Wednesday)
On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
On Specific Dates (e.g., February 10)

Scheduling is useful for running polls consistently, enabling continuous engagement with your LinkedIn audience.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the scheduling interface with options for selecting start time and recurrence frequency.

Step 5: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

To prevent LinkedIn from detecting rapid activity, set an Iteration Delay to control the interval between each poll creation if creating multiple polls. Configure Minimum Delay and Maximum Delay values to introduce variability, simulating natural behavior. Adjust the delay in seconds, minutes, or hours as needed.

Screenshot Suggestion: Include a screenshot of the Iteration Delay settings, showing Minimum Delay, Maximum Delay, and time units.

Step 6: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

In Output Mode, select how you want to save and organize data on created polls. Export data to Google Sheets or CSV file for tracking and managing your engagement efforts.

Export Options: Choose Google Sheets or CSV file as your output destination. Link your Google account if you select Google Sheets, enabling direct export to Google Drive.
Output Management:
- Append (Default): Adds each new poll creation to the end of the existing file, creating a cumulative record.
- Split: Each automation run generates a new file, useful for tracking polls by session.
- Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest poll creation details, ideal if you’re only interested in recent polls.
Duplicate Management: Use Deduplicate to automatically remove duplicate entries, ensuring your data remains clean and organized.

Tip: Google Sheets export is ideal for tracking poll performance and results over time with easy sharing and analysis.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the output mode options screen with Google Sheets, CSV, and Deduplicate options highlighted.

Step 7: Run the Automation on Cloud or Desktop

Once all configurations are set, click Run to start the automation. Choose between Cloud or Desktop mode for running the automation:

Cloud: Runs the automation on TexAu’s servers, ideal for hands-free operation.
Desktop: Run locally on your device if you prefer using your IP address, which can help simulate manual activity.

Tip: Running automations on Desktop mode saves cloud runtime costs and provides greater control over the process.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Run button with Cloud and Desktop options visible.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to access the poll creation data. Locate the LinkedIn Poll Creator automation and click See Data to view or download the poll details.

Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Data Store screen with the “See Data” button highlighted.

The LinkedIn Poll Creator automation enables easy and consistent engagement with LinkedIn audiences through automated poll creation. With options for scheduling, detailed poll customization, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool helps marketers, social media managers, and analysts collect feedback and insights to inform content and strategy decisions effectively.

LinkedIn Poll Creator