Getting a group to vote on something sounds simple. In practice, people forget to check their email, ignore the link, or give vague answers. Here's how to run a clean Fiftis poll from start to finish.
Step 1: Create the poll
Go to fiftis.app and enter your question and options. Keep the title specific. "Where should we go this Saturday?" gets better engagement than "dinner plans?".
For two options (free), you'll get a simple linked slider — drag one side up and the other comes down automatically.
For three or more options (Pro), each slider redistributes the remaining points among the other options as you move it.
Step 2: Share the link
Once you save, you'll get a permanent link. Copy it and send it to your group — WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack, wherever they live. The link works without sign-up, so there's no friction.
Tip: Don't reveal your own vote before others. That's the whole point of collecting preferences independently.
Step 3: Wait for votes
You'll see the vote count update in real time on the poll page. Wait until at least half your group has voted before looking at results.
Free polls are active for 24 hours. If you need more time, upgrade to Pro for polls that never expire.
Step 4: Reveal results
Click "Results" to see the aggregated percentage breakdown. The option with the highest average percentage is where your group leans most.
If one option has 70%+ average, the decision is easy. If it's close (e.g. 40% vs. 35% vs. 25%), you've got a genuinely split group — and that's valuable information too.
What to do with the results
Results are a recommendation, not a mandate. If someone had a very strong objection that the percentage reflects (they gave option A only 5%), it's worth a short conversation before committing. The data surfaces the conversation; it doesn't replace it.