[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1652993357684{margin-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5690″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1741203921011{padding-top: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 6% !important;}”][vc_column_text]Surveys are a powerful tool for gathering insights and understanding the customer experience both online and in-store. However, if they\u2019re not delivered in a compelling way, they\u2019re also easily ignored\u2014deleted from shoppers\u2019 inboxes or tossed in the trash when printed on a receipt.<\/p>\n
If you want to reliably collect valuable feedback from customers, this guide will help you design effective surveys to achieve your research goals. [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741203956040{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Start by painting a clear picture of what you hope to achieve with the survey. Ask yourself:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741295615566{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]Defining clear goals ensures that every question in your survey serves a purpose, instead of asking for its own sake.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741204137188{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A survey shouldn\u2019t feel like an interrogation\u2014it should be a conversation. This makes the interaction more natural and free flowing for participants while yielding more complete and honest answers for the brand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t ramble on:<\/em> The longer a sentence grows, the more difficult it is for the reader to follow.\u202fMake sure your sentences are clear, simple, and express complete thoughts that are easy to understand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Avoid filler words<\/em>:<\/em> It may be tempting to get ultra-descriptive with your questions, but when it comes to surveys, you\u2019re on borrowed time. Cutting out filler words (basically, just, etc.) makes sentences shorter and easier to understand, therefore decreasing respondent drop-off.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741204204473{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Keep your survey concise to maximize completion rates. We recommend including no more than 12 questions, as the average response time per question is about 10-30 seconds. Any longer and you\u2019ll start losing people fast. [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5688″ img_size=”700×445″ alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1741288157702{padding-top: 4% !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741204537069{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741204566491{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The type of questions you ask will dictate the format and quality of answers you receive. These are the most common options.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pros: By providing mutually exclusive choices, these questions produce structured data that\u2019s nice and clean\u2014perfect for easy analysis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cons: This format forces you to limit responses to a predetermined list of options (though this can be solved by adding an \u201cin your own words\u2026\u201d section).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pros: Allowing respondents to freely provide feedback can uncover insights you might not have anticipated or touch on topics you may have overlooked.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cons: In the absence of specific options, some respondents may not provide clear or relevant input.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741295521774{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]Pros: Questions are easy to understand, and answers are easily quantifiable when analyzing data.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cons: People may avoid choosing the \u201cextreme\u201d options on the scale, even if it would be the most accurate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5687″ img_size=”700×306″ alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1741288179720{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5686″ img_size=”700×306″ alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1741288089594{padding-top: 4% !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741204647547{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The order in which questions are presented in a survey\u202fcan\u202faffect how people respond. For example, if a respondent provides a high score near the beginning (e.g. NPS = 10), it may cause them to agree to another item to appear consistent, even if they don\u2019t necessarily feel that way.<\/p>\n So, we ran a few tests to determine the best time to ask about NPS. We found that placing this question towards the end increased completion rates, and that a best practice is to avoid starting with sensitive demographic questions (they tend to act as deterrents).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741204670876{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5685″ img_size=”700×275″ alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1741295558447{padding-top: 4% !important;}”][vc_column_text]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5684″ img_size=”700×228″ alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1741288068150{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741295606303{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]By following these best practices, you can create surveys that gather valuable data and will help you improve your customer experience. 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