Newsletter Poll Archive
Below is our archive of past polls conducted about information found on our website.
October 2012
Do you prefer more apps or a mobile site from timeanddate.com?
Results:I’d prefer the full website with design adapted for mobiles and tablets.
22%
I’d prefer more Android Apps.
24%
I’d prefer more iPhone/iPad Apps.
9%
I’d prefer Windows Phone Apps.
6%
I mainly use timeanddate.com from a computer, so I don’t really care.
40%
875 votes so far
September 2012
Which new calendar features would you like us to offer?
Results:Save my own events, like birthdays, meetings etc. to a calendar
46%
Create new printable options, like Family & Birthday Calendars etc
16%
Add my own pictures to print desk top or wall calendars at home
12%
Import from and export to other calendars
9%
Make the iPad Calendar & Holidays App available for iPhone & Android
17%
467 votes so far
No newsletter in July and August 2012
June 2012
Which Animated Countdown would you like to see next?
Results:Major Holidays (like Christmas, Chanukah, Eid-al-Fitr, Halloween etc)
50%
More Sport Countdowns
16%
Product Release Countdown (like Games, TV-series, Music, Films etc.)
11%
First & Last Day of School Countdown (Graduation)
13%
Concert / Show / Festival
10%
1035 votes so far
May 2012
June 5-6 Venus can be seen passing the Sun for the last time in over 100 years. Will you watch it?
Results:Definitely, I would never miss a chance to watch the transit of Venus
34%
It happens way too early / too late where I live, so I won�t watch it.
21%
I live on the wrong side of the planet, the transit is not visible from here.
9%
I saw the last one, so I�ll skip this one
13%
Who is Venus and where�s she going?
24%
364 votes so far
April 2012
Some fear Friday the 13th, others think it’s lucky... How do you feel?
Results:It’s just another Friday; I’m not superstitious!
34%
Unlucky! I try my best not to leave the house on Friday 13th.
21%
Oh, Lucky Day! I will definitely buy a lottery ticket!
9%
Unlucky, I guess, but I don’t do anything special to avoid it.
13%
Lucky or unlucky? What are you talking about?
24%
800 votes so far
March 2012
Would you use learning tools for kids from timeanddate.com?
Results:Yes, but only if they were online, free and fun.
34%
I would let my kids use free learning Apps from timeanddate.com
21%
I'm even willing to pay for good, fun learning Apps for kids
9%
I'm a teacher, and always looking for free learning tools
13%
No, thanks, I already know how to tell time (and I don't teach kids)
24%
408 votes so far
February 2012
Leap Day, February 29, is just around the corner. What will you be doing on the day?
Results:Nothing – it’s just another day.
60%
Propose, get married, or celebrate an anniversary.
8%
Do something totally wild to remember the day!
12%
It’s my birthday, and it’s only once every 4 years.
8%
Leap Day, what on earth is that?
12%
944 votes so far
January 2012
Now you’ve had a chance to get used to it, how do you like timeanddate.com’s new design?
Results:What new design? Did you change something?
34%
I love the fresh new look! It’s contemporary and appealing.
37%
It’s better, but it still has a long way to go.
9%
I suppose it’ll have to do, but I’m not impressed.
9%
I preferred the old, grey/green design.
11%
564 votes so far
December 2011
Which of our services will you use to count down to 2012?
Results:Online New Year Countdown
61%
One of our countdowns on iPhone or iPad
2%
Facebook Countdown on your wall
11%
Countdown for your website or blog
7%
None of the above. I'll watch the sky instead
19%
54 votes so far
November 2011
Should we continue having a poll in the newsletter?
Results:No, I never answer it.
2%
Maybe... it's interesting sometimes.
24%
Yes, I always answer it.
57%
What's a poll?
4%
This is a trick question, right?
13%
83 votes so far
October 2011
How should we improve timeanddate.com?
Results:Make more new services.
13%
Update the design, make it look more modern.
18%
Make the calculators and converters simpler.
11%
Make the Holiday articles shorter.
2%
All of the above, the site needs a total facelift.
13%
Please don't change a thing, I love it just the way it is!
43%
161 votes so far
September 2011
Which one of the following NEW services would you consider paying for?
Results:Business Day Calculator
4%
iPhone & iPad Apps
18%
Android Apps
15%
Clocks and Calendars for my own website
6%
XML/API services
1%
None of them - I only want free services & Apps
56%
230 votes so far
August 2011
Which of these new services would you like us to create next?
Results:More Apps for iPhone and iPad
8%
More Apps for Facebook
10%
Apps for Android devices
24%
Business Day Calculator
8%
Time Zone Maps
47%
Other
3%
118 votes so far
June 2011
Which online service(s) are you likely to use when planning your next trip?
Results:Time Zone Converter
13%
Worldwide Weather Forecast
12%
Travel Time Calculator
1%
Distance Calculator
10%
International Calling Codes
2%
National Holidays List
6%
Several of the above
55%
289 votes so far
May 2011
Which other language would you like timeanddate.com to be translated to?
Results:German / Deutsch
5%
Spanish / Español
9%
French / Français
4%
Norwegian / Norsk
3%
Italian / Italiano
3%
None, I'm happy with the English site
75%
515 votes so far
April 2011
Will you watch a live broadcast of the Royal wedding on April 29, 2011, 11am (BST) in London?
Results:Yes, I will! I'm in a time zone close to London
13%
Yes, I will - even though it's in the middle of the night.
18%
No, unfortunately I will be asleep.
15%
No, I'm not interested!
44%
Who's getting married?
9%
601 votes so far
March 2011
Will you play pranks on people on April Fool's Day?
Results:Yes, I have a couple pranks ready.
13%
Maybe, I haven't done it in a while.
27%
Maybe, but I always get pranked on.
2%
No, I always forget to.
19%
No, I'm too old for pranks.
32%
When is April Fool's Day?
7%
276 votes
February 2011
How do you know when DST starts or ends in your country/area?
Results:I always know when DST starts or ends.
39%
I find out on timeanddate.com.
22%
Someone tells me when DST starts or ends.
19%
I never know when DST starts or ends.
3%
My country/area does not observe DST.
9%
What is DST?
8%
344 votes
January 2011
Did you make a New Years Resolution?
Results:Yes, and I haven't broken it yet.
20%
Yes, but I have already broken it.
5%
No promises, no disappointments.
29%
No, I never make one.
40%
What is a New Years Resolution?
6%
97 votes
December 2010
How will you countdown to the 2011 New Year?
Results:I will follow the countdown on TV.
45%
I will use a watch, phone or regular clock.
8%
I will use the timeanddate.com Countdown.
29%
I will use the Exact Countdown app on my iPhone.
1%
I forgot when we start the New Year.
16%
73 votes
November 2010
How do you normally check the time during the day?
Results:I check the time on timeanddate.com.
4%
I check the time on my watch.
36%
I check the time on my computer.
31%
I check the time on my phone.
18%
I check the time on the clock on the wall.
7%
I know it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.
4%
105 votes
October 2010
What do you think about our newest service the Travel Duration Calculator?
Results:I like it, it is easy to use and understand.
40%
It's okay, but it can be a little confusing.
10%
I haven't used it yet, but I plan on using it soon.
30%
I don't like it, it is very confusing and hard to use.
10%
I have never used it and I don't plan to.
10%
30 votes
September 2010
Which timeanddate.com service would you like to have as an application for your mobile phone?
Results:Distance Calculator.
21%
Duration Between Two Dates Calculator.
3%
Meeting Planner.
14%
Time Zone Converter.
19%
World Clock.
43%
63 votes
August 2010
Which mobile platform would you like to have a timeanddate.com service available as an application?
Results:Android.
24%
Blackberry.
19%
iPhone.
20%
Symbian.
7%
Windows.
17%
I don't have a mobile phone.
13%
229 votes
July 2010
Will you add timeanddate.com as a favorite page on Facebook?
Results:Yes.
48%
No.
13%
Not Sure.
13%
I'm not on Facebook.
24%
Where can I get a hard copy of "Book of Faces"?.
2%
46 votes
June 2010
Which of these services do you like most on our website?
Results:World Clock.
44%
Calendar.
14%
Time Zone Converter.
17%
Meeting Planner.
11%
Home Page.
14%
36 votes
May 2010
What do you think about daylight saving time (DST)?
Results:I love the concept. We should have the time advanced for the entire year.
28%
I think it's great. We should keep bringing back DST in the spring each year.
38%
I don't like it. We should get rid of DST altogether.
28%
It doesn't bother me. I don't live in a place that has DST.
7%
What is daylight saving time? I never heard of it!
0%
29 votes
April 2010
What do you think about our new look?
Results:I prefer the new design.
67%
Design is not important - I am here for the content
20%
Has it changed? I hadn't noticed
8%
I prefer the old design.
3%
I don't like either design.
2%
237 votes
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