Always Question the Question … What Should Your Survey Question Be?
Like most things in life, form follows function, so when designing a good survey, you should be asking yourself what the purpose of the survey is, how often you will send out a survey, and to whom is your survey being sent.
Try having your response options like this:
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Very satisfied or very likely
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Satisfied or likely
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Neutral
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Dissatisfied or unlikely
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Very dissatisfied or very unlikely
Questions should be geared to help you decide something like:
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Should I offer a new product or service?
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How satisfied are my clients and are they likely to recommend me to friends?
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How do I stack up against my competition?
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Can I generate referrals?
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Are my customers aware of all of the products and services I currently offer?
Try questions like these:
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How satisfied are you with the quality of our finished product?
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How satisfied are you with our service?
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How likely are you to recommend us to colleagues and friends?
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What could we do to improve your experience next time?
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Apart from the products/services you already buy from us, what other products/services do you have a need for but do not currently buy from us? (give a list of your other products/services)
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What percent of your purchasing do you do with us?