Configuring a Survey

Set up your survey with the right questions, answer options, and settings to get the insights you need. This tutorial covers configuration best practices.

⏱️ Estimated time: 15 minutes

Basic Survey Configuration

Survey Name

Give your survey a descriptive name for easy identification in the dashboard. Use names like "Pricing Page - Jan 2025" or "Feature Feedback - Mobile App".

Choosing a Survey Type

Select the component that matches your research goal:

  • FastPoll — Single/multiple choice questions for quick validation
  • UserChoice — A/B preference comparisons for product decisions
  • PricePoint — Van Westendorp pricing research
  • OpenFeedback — Free-text responses for qualitative insights
  • FeaturePriority — Drag-and-drop ranking for roadmap prioritization

Configuring Questions

Question Text

Write clear, concise questions. Tips:

  • Use simple language
  • Ask one thing at a time
  • Avoid leading questions

Answer Options

For choice-based surveys:

  • Provide 3-5 options for best results
  • Include an "Other" option when appropriate
  • Order options logically

Advanced Settings

Completion Message

Customize the thank-you message shown after submission:

html
<sf-fastpoll 
  survey-key="your-uuid"
  completion-message="Thanks for your feedback!">
</sf-fastpoll>

Follow-up Questions

Add optional follow-up steps to gather more context based on initial responses.

Next Steps