How to Get Quicker and Easier Surveys with Autoadvance
Parvathi Vijayamohan
Last Updated: 20 September 2024
5 min read
Ever get tired of clicking "Next" while taking a survey? Well, that's where Autoadvance comes in! With Autoadvance, filling out surveys becomes easier—which means more people are likely to finish them.
If you’re collecting feedback, running surveys, or just want to improve customer interactions, knowing about Autoadvance is super helpful. In this blog, we will explain:
- What Autoadvance is.
- Why Autoadvance is awesome.
- How it works.
- Where you can use it.
- How to use Autoadvance in SurveySparrow.
- Tips to use Autoadvance.
What is Autoadvance?
Autoadvance is a handy feature in surveys and forms that automatically jumps to the next question after you answer one. No need to hit “Next” a bunch of times—it does it for you! This makes the survey faster and keeps people focused until the end.
Because of this, Autoadvance is great for keeping surveys flowing smoothly. By reducing the number of clicks and interruptions, it helps you avoid drop-offs. You’ll also get better data because there’s less chance of skipping questions or getting distracted.Â
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Why Autoadvance Is Awesome
1. Better User Experience
One of the advantages of Autoadvance is the improvement in user experience. No more endless clicking! It makes the whole process quicker for people taking the survey, which keeps them interested and engaged.
2. More People Will Complete Your Survey
When surveys are easy and smooth, people are more likely to finish them. That means you’ll get more responses, helping you gather better data.
3. More Accurate Answers
Autoadvance guides people through the survey without extra clicks. So it reduces the chances of missed questions. This way, you get more complete and reliable answers.
4. Saves Time
Autoadvance saves time for the people filling out the form, and those who need the data. It speeds up the process and helps businesses collect feedback faster. If you need to gather loads of feedback in a short amount of time, you are sure to find this helpful.Â
How Autoadvance Works
Autoadvance is pretty simple. The implementation of this feature can change depending on the platform. But here’s how it usually works:
- You see a question.
- You answer the question.
- The survey jumps to the next question automatically.
- Repeat until the survey is done!
Where Can You Use Autoadvance?
Autoadvance can be used in all sorts of surveys and forms. Here are a few common examples:
- Customer Feedback Surveys: Quickly gather feedback from customers without slowing them down.
- Market Research: Speed up the data collection process, and learn about people’s preferences and opinions.
- Employee Engagement Surveys: Help HR teams collect feedback from employees more easily.
- Online Forms: Make forms like registrations or sign-ups faster to fill out, especially if they are long.
- Quizzes for Students: Help students focus on the content rather than the clicking.
- Event Registrations: Get more form completions for events that need detailed forms.
- Product Feedback: Allow users to quickly move through questions for faster feedback.
- Healthcare Surveys: Gather important health information without slowing down the process.
How to Use Autoadvance in SurveySparrow
SurveySparrow, a leading platform in customer experience management, includes Autoadvance in our feature set. Here’s how to use it:
1. Create a Survey: Log in to SurveySparrow and start a new survey.
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2. Add Your Questions: Include the questions you want people to answer—these could be multiple-choice, picture choice, ratings, etc.
3. Customize Autoadvance: Â By default, SurveySparrow surveys come with both Autoadvance and the ability to skip questions turned on. This means users can breeze through the survey without hitting "Next," unless they want to skip a question.Â
But, if you’re using conditional logic or have made specific questions mandatory, Autoadvance is paused for those questions. You can set the Autoadvance to trigger only when certain conditions are met. This gives you full control over how people view your survey.Â
3. Test It Out: Before sharing, test your survey to make sure everything works as it should.
4. Share Your Survey: Once you’re happy, share the survey via email, social media, or a link.
Tips for Using Autoadvance
To make the most of Autoadvance, follow these tips:
- Keep Questions Simple: Make sure your questions are clear and easy to understand so that people can answer quickly.
- Use Logic Wisely: If your survey includes conditional questions, use Autoadvance with conditional logic to guide people through the right questions.
- Test Thoroughly: Always test your survey to make sure the Autoadvance works perfectly. This includes checking for any issues with question progression, and ensuring that all questions are appropriately linked.
- Monitor and Adjust: Once the survey is live, keep an eye on the data. If you notice any issues, adjust the settings to make the survey better.Â
Wrapping Up
Autoadvance is a powerful feature that makes your forms quicker and more enjoyable for users. By cutting out unnecessary clicks and interruptions, it helps you get more accurate and comprehensive data.Â
Need to collect customer feedback, do market research, or gather opinions from your employees? Using Autoadvance can lead to higher response rates, improved data quality, and valuable insights.
Remember to keep questions simple, use conditional logic smartly, and test your surveys to get the best results. Happy surveying!
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Parvathi Vijayamohan
Content marketer at SurveySparrow.
Parvathi is a sociologist turned marketer. After 6 years as a copywriter, she pivoted to B2B, diving into growth marketing for SaaS. Now she uses content and conversion optimization to fuel growth - focusing on CX, reputation management and feedback methodology for businesses.