Here are some examples of compelling questions that your fans won ’ t be able to resist to answer :
The short and direct question : What is your favorite __________________ ? Or What would you do if you won the lottery today ? The choice of questions you can ask is unlimited so ask away and see how people respond .
Either / or questions Again this is a simple question where you give your fans two options to ask which one they would prefer .
Would you rather ____________ or _____________ ?
Example : Would you rather have a Lamborghini or a Ferrari ?
Yes / No Questions This is similar to the either / or question but this time your fans need to answer yes or no .
Do you think that ______________ will win the game tomorrow ? Yes or no ?
Do you think that this seasons Mad Men is as good as last seasons ?
Decide whether you want to prompt your fans by asking the “ yes or no ” question at the end so they know what kind of response you are expecting from them . If they know you are only expecting a one-word answer , they will be far more likely to answer you .
Photo Questions Our fans respond really well to these . You simply post an image of something then ask a question about it . It can be something as simple as posting a new item of stock or the results of a job you just completed and asking , “ What do you think of this ?”
For example , if you have attended a conference or trade show , post an aerial shot of the event and ask if your fans can spot you or your stand at the event .
Drop hints ( e . g . Hint : I am wearing a blue and white striped polo shirt or , Hint : we had an orange banner ). It makes your fans ’ task of answering the question easier . But still remember to keep it short .
Did you know ? Questions This is a particularly effective way to delivering information about your products and services . Example : did you know we offer _____________ ?
Did you know all our products are 100 % organic ?
While it is a great way to bring attention to your products or services you should never over-do this type of question .
Survey questions This can be a very powerful question to ask your fans . Not only will it encourage engagement it will give you vital information on how you can help them even more than you do already .
For example : What is the one thing you hate about _______________ ?
Are you trying to lose weight ? What is the biggest obstacle you face ?
All of these examples have something in common which is the key to their success : They are short and they are easy to answer . This will encourage more participation from your fans and get people talking about your business .