How to Set Up SMS Voting

1. Open a Web browser. Use a website that allows you to set up SMS voting. Examples include Poll Everywhere, SMS Poll and 84444.com (see Resources).
2. Click 'Create' or 'Sign Up.' Create a username and password, if necessary. Enter your full name, mobile number and email address.
3. Pay for any fees associated with the service. As of 2011, Poll Everywhere runs from free to $1,400 a month, SMS Voting is a free service and 84444.com costs between $79 and $2,999 a month.
4. Click the 'Sign Up' link. Create your poll question. Choose possible answers for that question. Include 'Other' to allow your friends and family to enter their own answer.
5. Click the 'Create' button. Enter the mobile numbers of the people to whom you want to send the poll. Click the 'Submit' button.
6. Wait for notification that you sent your SMS voting poll. You will receive responses back to your mobile number or through the website.