=== WP Poll Maker & Voting Contest Plugin ===
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Tags: poll, voting, poll maker, contest, wordpress poll, vote, online contest, voting plugin, survey, election, poll plugin, election plugin, survey plugin, wp poll, user poll, user voting, wp poll, poll
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.0
Stable tag: 3.0
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GPLv2 or Later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

WP Poll Maker & Voting Plugin is a free WordPress Poll plugin comes with a responsive and customizable poll & voting contest user interface you can easily create image poll, video poll, contest with unique voting to prevent duplicacy. 
 
== Description ==
**WP Poll Maker & Voting Plugin** is a powerful poll plugin that allows you to create responsive and customizable polls and voting contests with over 100+ features and multiple templates and addons. With this plugin, you can ensure the integrity of your voting process by implementing IP based voting, VPN detection, cookies, and device detection technology to prevent any manipulation.

To enhance the user experience, this plugin offers an awesome user interfacen with different type of ui, in-List style and Grid style user interface that improves the voter's and your website visitor's experience. You can easily embed the poll or contest to any page or post using its shortcode, making it seamless for your users to participate.

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One of the key features of this plugin is the ability to collect voter's data such as email, name, phone number, address, and other details through its easy-to-use voter form builder. This allows you to conduct online elections and gather important data for analysis. Additionally, you can implement pay-per-vote or pay-per-voting slab features with integration of popular payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, Instamojo, and Paystack for the South Africa region.

Another notable feature of WP Poll Maker & Voting Plugin is its voter form builder, which enables you to collect voter's data such as email, name, phone number, address, and any other details you want to ask. The form builder is easy to use, allowing you to create customized voter forms without any technical expertise. 

The plugin also supports live voting, allowing you to capture real-time results and engagement from your users. You can track voter's vote button click events using Google Analytics, giving you valuable insights into the performance of your polls and contests.

To prevent bots and spammers from performing votes, you can enable hCaptcha, a popular anti-bot system. Additionally, you can enable private voting, where voters need to enter a voting or poll access code before casting their votes, ensuring the authenticity of the results.

You can also enable comments on voting, allowing voters to provide feedback on the poll or conducted election. The plugin supports easy sharing of polls or contests on popular social networks and messengers such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, increasing the reach and participation of your polls.

The plugin provides flexibility in controlling the visibility of voting results on the frontend, allowing you to configure whether the results should be visible or not. You can also send thank you emails, WhatsApp messages or SMS to voters after their vote submission, enhancing the engagement and interaction with your users.

WP Poll Maker & Voting Contest Plugin supports localization, allowing you to translate it into any language, making it accessible to a wider audience. In the admin panel, you can check voting/poll results with voters' details and also export the voting or live polling report to Excel, PDF, or JSON format for further analysis.

== Features ==

* Create Poll and Voting Contest both by this single plugin.
* Comes with Templates & Addon System which provides 40+ features to make voting more interesting. 
* You can use shortcode to place poll / election voting contest anywhere in your page or posts.
* Easy to use interface of poll maker & contest maker to create contest or poll in few seconds.
* In-List Style & Grid View to show voting contest.
* Schedule Voting End time on both poll / contest.
* Customize colors according your website theme or colors.
* Voting Access Code features to make your voting private
* Cookies & Browser session voting restrictions.
* hCaptcha to prevent bots and spammers from voting.
* Easy interface to view & export voting results/reports.
* Control result visibility : feature to hide/show result on frontend.
* Allow comments on voting to get voters response.
* Social Sharing on poll & contest : ability to share with others via Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp
* Add Contestent Photos into voting contest.
* Add Cover Image over contest photos.
* Easy to place shortcode now having more options 
* Shortcode to place Voting Contest **[IT_EPOLL_VOTING id="Your Poll ID" type="list/grid"][/IT_EPOLL_VOTING]** 
* Shortcode to place Poll **[IT_EPOLL_POLL id="Your Poll ID" type="list/grid"][/IT_EPOLL_POLL]**
* Localization : Change poll / contest text as per your local language.
* One click duplicator to duplicate your poll/contest which will save your time to create every time new.
* Google Analytics integration to track voters voting event.
* Unlimited Options / Candidates can be added to both poll or contest.
* In dashboard How to Guide, Support Ticket, New Addons & Themes Update, FAQ's System.

== Epoll 3.1 Pro Features ==

= IP-based Voting =
To prevent duplicate voting, this plugin uses IP-based voting, which ensures that each user can only vote once from their IP address.

= VPN Detection = 
The plugin has built-in VPN detection technology that identifies users who try to vote using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), preventing fraudulent voting.

= Cookies and Device Detection: =
The plugin uses cookies and device detection technology to prevent multiple voting from the same device, ensuring fair and accurate results.

= Email, SMS, and WhatsApp OTP Based Voting =
This plugin allows you to enable One-Time Password (OTP) based voting through email, SMS, or WhatsApp, adding an extra layer of security to the voting process.

= Responsive and Customizable Templates =
The plugin comes with multiple responsive and customizable templates, allowing you to create visually appealing polls and voting contests that match your website's design.

=Easy Embedding with Shortcodes=
You can easily embed polls or contests to any page or post on your website using the plugin's shortcodes, making it seamless to integrate polls into your content.

= Voter Data Collection =
The plugin has an easy-to-use voter form builder that allows you to collect voter's data, such as email, name, phone number, and address. This feature is particularly useful for conducting online elections or collecting user information for marketing purposes.

= Pay Per Vote or Pay Per Voting Slab =
The plugin allows you to implement a pay per vote or pay per voting slab feature, where users can purchase votes using payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, Instamojo, or Paystack for the South African region.

= Live Voting =
The plugin has a live voting feature that allows users to see real-time poll results as they vote, creating an engaging and interactive voting experience.

= Google Analytics Integration =
You can track voter's vote button click event using Google Analytics, allowing you to gain insights into user behavior and optimize your polls or contests for better results.

= hCaptcha Integration =
The plugin can enable hCaptcha to prevent bots and spammers from performing fraudulent voting, ensuring the integrity of the voting process.

= Private Voting =
You can enable Private Voting, where voters need to enter a voting or poll access code before they can cast their votes, adding an extra layer of security to the voting process.

= Comments on Voting =
The plugin allows you to enable comments on voting, allowing users to provide feedback on the poll or conducted election, which can be valuable for gathering insights and improving future polls.

= Social Network and Messenger Sharing =
You can easily share polls or contests on popular social networks and messengers like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, increasing the reach and visibility of your polls.

= Voting Result Visibility Control =
You have full control over the visibility of voting results on the frontend, allowing you to choose whether to display the results immediately or after the voting period has ended.

= Thank You Message via email, SMS, WhatsApp text msg After Vote =
After a user submits their vote, you can send them a thank you email, WhatsApp message, or SMS, creating a positive user experience and encouraging further engagement.

= Localization/Change Language =
The plugin comes with localization features, allowing you to translate it into any language, making it accessible to a global audience.

= Voting/Poll Results Reporting =
You can check the voting or poll results with voters' details in the admin panel and export them to Excel, PDF, or JSON format, making it easy to analyze and share the results.

The pro version of the plugin includes upcoming features such as Voter & Contestant Login registration, Instagram Post/Profile Contest, Video/Audio Voting Contest, Social Media Login for Voters & Contestants, and Poll By Category to arrange each poll and contest separately, making it a comprehensive solution for your poll and voting contest needs.

== Installation ==
* Unzip the downloaded plugin and upload the folder "it-epoll-wp-voting" to the "/wp-content/plugins/" directory.
* Go to the plugin menu in WordPress and activate the plugin.
* Go to the left hand side of admin menu and click on "ePoll" and Click to Poll or Contest click to create
* In title section add your question eg("Who is the founder of Wordpress ?").
* Click to "Add Option" button and in "Option Name" write on of your option's name eg(Bill Gates), and click to "upload" button to upload an image to this option eg(You can upload bill gate's photo here), So you can add other options with the same process.
* You can activate / inactivate poll/contest by just selecting "Poll Status" -> Live/End
* You can change contest design into list and grid by "Poll Style" -> Grid/List
* Under Addons Section you can activate multiple addons as per your requirements.
* Under Themes Section you can activate multiple themes of ePoll as per requirements.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What can I create with Poll Maker & Voting  Plugin? =
You can create both polls and voting contests using this single plugin.

= What additional features does Poll Maker & Voting Plugin provide? =
The plugin comes with Templates & Addon System which offers over 40 features to make voting more interesting.

= How many poll options or contest candidates can I add? =
You can add unlimited poll options and contest candidates with this plugin.

= Can I place the poll or voting contest anywhere on my website? =
Yes, you can use shortcodes to place the poll or voting contest anywhere on your page or posts.

= Is the interface user-friendly for creating polls and contests? =
Yes, the plugin has an easy-to-use interface that allows you to create polls and contests in just a few seconds.

= How can I display the voting contest on my website? =
You can choose between In-List Style and Grid View to display the voting contest.

= Can I schedule the end time for voting in both polls and contests? =
Yes, you can schedule the voting end time for both polls and contests.

= Can I customize the colors of the polls or contests to match my website theme? =
Yes, you can customize the colors according to your website theme or branding.

= Is there a way to make the voting private? =
Yes, the plugin offers Voting Access Code feature which allows you to make the voting private.

= How does the plugin prevent bots and spammers from voting? =
The plugin has hCaptcha integration to prevent bots and spammers from voting.

= Can I view and export the voting results/reports? =
Yes, the plugin provides an easy interface to view and export the voting results/reports.

= Can I allow comments on voting to get voters' feedback? =
Yes, you can enable comments on voting to get voters' responses.

= Can I share the poll or contest on social media? =
Yes, you can share the poll or contest with others via Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp.

= Can I add contestant photos in the voting contest? =
Yes, you can add contestant photos in the voting contest.

= Are there shortcodes available to place the poll or voting contest on my website? =
Yes, you can use the shortcode [IT_EPOLL_VOTING id="Your Poll ID" type="list/grid"] to place the voting contest and [IT_EPOLL_POLL id="Your Poll ID" type="list/grid"] to place the poll.

= Can I customize the text of the poll or contest for my local language? =
Yes, the plugin offers localization feature which allows you to change the poll or contest text as per your local language.

= Is there a way to duplicate a poll or contest to save time? =
Yes, the plugin provides a one-click duplicator to duplicate your poll or contest, saving you time in creating new ones.

= Does the plugin have Google Analytics integration? =
Yes, the plugin offers Google Analytics integration to track voters' voting events.

= How many options or candidates can I add to a poll or contest? =
You can add unlimited options or candidates to both polls and contests.

= What additional features does the plugin provide in the dashboard? =
The plugin offers a How-to Guide, Support Ticket, New Addons & Themes Update, and FAQ's System in the dashboard for easy access to support and updates.

= Can I collect voter's data using this plugin? =
Yes, the plugin comes with a voter form builder that allows you to collect any information you want from voters, such as email, name, phone number, and address.

= Is there a way to export voting or live polling reports? =
Yes, you can export voting or live polling reports in Excel, PDF or JSON format. You can also view voting results and voters' details in the admin panel. But Export feature is in PRO version in free version you can only see results in dashboard.

= What are the key features of this plugin? = 
The plugin comes with over 100 features, including IP-based voting, VPN detection, device detection, email and SMS voting, voter form builder, live voting, hCaptcha for anti-bot measures, and much more. You can also integrate payment gateways to monetize your polls and contests.

== Support & Helpful Links ==

* You can check in dashboard "How to Guide & FAQ's Section" for documentation & general help.
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== Change Log ==

= 1.0 =
* Initial public release. 
* Date: 1-Feb-2017

= 2.0 =
* Secondary public release. 
* Date: 1-Jan-2018

= 3.0 =
* Third public release. 
* Date: 14-Dec-2018
* Resolved index image issue
* Resolved permalink issues
* Update with latest wp version 5.6.2

= 3.0 =
* Date: 8-Apr-2022
* Update with latest wp version 6.0

= 3.0 =
* Date: 12-Jul-2022
* This Voting System Plugin is now Multilingual Supported
* Translated to German / Deutsch Language
* Translated to Hindi Language
* Translated to English-United States Language
* Translated to Espanol / Spanish States Language

= 3.1 =
* Date: 21-Apr-2023
* Added Poll System & Voting Contest Both
* More Then 100+ Features
* Introduced ePoll engine with Multiple ePoll Addons & Themes
* Now it's complete contest, voting & poll system.
* Multilingual Supported