{"id":569,"date":"2020-06-25T08:26:49","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T08:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualif.dragnsurvey.com\/blog\/en\/?p=569"},"modified":"2020-11-23T14:19:42","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T14:19:42","slug":"how-to-create-powerful-online-surveys-that-get-completed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualif.dragnsurvey.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-create-powerful-online-surveys-that-get-completed\/","title":{"rendered":"
How To Create Powerful Online<\/span> Surveys That Get Completed<\/div>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Online\nsurveys are a great\nway to collect information from employees, customers or general audiences to\nhelp you define future directions for your business. However, while these are great tools, they still have to be used\ncorrectly. Any mistakes in developing your set of questions can result in\nincomplete responses that offer limited, if any, value to your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So,\nhow do you create powerful online surveys that get completed so your business can move onto the\nnext stage in your organization\u2019s development?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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>> Create your Online Survey<\/strong> with Drag\u2019n Survey<\/strong>, click here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Disguise The Survey As A Quiz<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes,\nthe word survey can\nhave negative connotations for your audiences.\nTherefore, one effective way to get around this is to rename them as quizzes.\nKeep those \u2018quizzes\u2019 short by just asking five or six questions with a rating\nsystem at the end with a text box to collect qualitative information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Limit The Number Of Surveys<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes\nyou can ask audiences to complete too many. Therefore, you should reduce the number\nof surveys you send\nout to audiences. However, different audiences can have different frequencies\nof interaction. For instance, those who are prospects should be given just one survey. However, brand\nambassadors can be given several in a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Keep The Number Of Questions To Below Ten<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many\nsurveys go on for\ntoo long. You need to make sure that you don\u2019t have surveys that are longer than ten questions.\nThe ideal length is around five to six questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Think Of The Respondents<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\nare several ways that questionnaires can be written that can infuriate\naudiences and make it harder to complete. One common problem is that\nquestionnaires often include jargon and are negative. You should also create\nquestions that are short, concise and have a clear purpose. This makes it\neasier for audiences to understand questions and respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Be Positive<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being\nnegative can make it a challenge for getting audiences to complete requests for\nfeedback. Therefore, always try to remain upbeat and positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Respect Privacy<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some\nsurveys will not\nget completed because audiences don\u2019t think they\u2019re privacy is being respected.\nYou need to include a link to your privacy policy in any content you\u2019re sending\nout. Moreover, your questions need to be less\ndemanding for personal information. Always ask yourself whether you need the\ninformation you\u2019re asking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Use A Progress Bar<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\nmight only have ten questions, but audiences might not realize that when they\nstart. Therefore, you need to show them that they are making progress. This can\nbe done with a progress bar. As the respondents go through the questions, they see how close they\nare getting to the end of the process and feel happy about their progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Make The First Page Simple<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\nfirst page should always be simple. The less there is on the page, the less\nintimidating it is for audiences. Therefore, you should have forms that are\nmore attractive to complete. To get an idea of how simple your survey should be, try to\nkeep the word count on the welcome page to less than 400 characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Optimize Surveys For All Devices<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While\nlots of people use desktops, there is a trend for more people to use mobiles to\naccess the internet. You need to make sure that you\u2019re creating content that\ncan be displayed on any device including mobiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Use Logic Skip<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes you might have questions in your survey which may lead to others. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Do you work from home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This question could then lead to another question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Do you like working from home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if the respondent said they didn\u2019t work from home, the second question is irrelevant. Therefore, you should add in a logic skip where, if they say no to one question, they\u2019re moved past irrelevant questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Check Your Content With Others<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t\nlet your hard work go to waste. Always ensure that you\u2019re checking your survey with a trusted\nother who can say what needs improvements. Even if it is hard to hear criticism,\nthe improvement that can be realized through feedback is worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. The Anita Effect<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research has found that when you\u2019re working in a male dominated demographic, if the survey is sent by a female, there is a larger response rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13. Think Of A Catchy Subject Line<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When\nsending your survey,\nbe sure that you\u2019ve got a catchy subject line. Subject lines are linked to open\nand completion rates. Therefore, always test your subject lines on test\naudiences to see if you can increase completion rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conclusion<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\nare several ways through which you can improve\nthe response rate you get from surveys. Try some of the 13 suggestions we\u2019ve made above and see\nthe number of responses soar. After which, you\ncan take steps, in order to improve your\nbusiness and take it up a notch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How\ndo you improve response rate in your surveys? Have you got any more tips?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\nus know in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More about surveys:<\/strong>
4 Ways To Share Survey Results With Your Team, click here<\/a>
How To Improve On Rating Scale Inefficiencies, click here<\/a>
Why You Don\u2019t Fill Your Survey With Leading Questions, click here<\/a>
How To Deal With Inadequate Responses, click here<\/a>
How Your Survey Can Help Trigger Profitable Revenue, click here<\/a>
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Read the french version:<\/strong>
12 astuces pour am\u00e9liorer le taux de r\u00e9ponse sur un sondage en ligne, click here<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Online surveys are a great way to collect information from employees, customers or general audiences to help you define future directions for your business. However, while these are great tools, they still have to be used correctly. Any mistakes in developing your set of questions can result in incomplete responses that offer limited, if any,… <\/p>\n

How To Create Powerful Online<\/span> Surveys That Get Completed<\/div>\n

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