{"id":4928,"date":"2025-06-17T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/?p=4928"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:32:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T13:32:15","slug":"how-to-create-a-survey-in-excel-word-google-facebook-surveymonkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/how-to-create-a-survey-in-excel-word-google-facebook-surveymonkey\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a survey in Excel, Word, Google, Facebook, &amp; SurveyMonkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to learn how to build a survey, the most important thing to know is that an <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/surveys\">excellent survey<\/a> respects your time. It should be succinct, ask the right questions, and provide valuable insights. As a respondent, I\u2019m quick to bail if a survey is too long, confusing, and repetitive.<\/p>\n<p>If you want people to complete your survey and give you meaningful feedback, it needs to be purpose built, easy to understand, and quick to finish.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.hubspot.com\/hubfs\/how-to-create-a-survey-2-20250616-8692252.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this post, I\u2019ll walk you through how to create a survey in a few easy steps, plus I\u2019ll show you how to create surveys using popular platforms like Google, Facebook, SurveyMonkey, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-create-a-survey-in-15-steps\">How to Create a Survey in 15 Steps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-make-a-survey-in-microsoft-forms\">How to Make a Survey in Microsoft Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-make-a-survey-in-microsoft-word\">How to Make a Survey in Microsoft Word<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-make-a-google-survey\">How to Make a Google Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-create-a-survey-on-facebook\">How to Create a Survey on Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-make-a-poll-on-facebook\">How to Make a Poll on Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-create-a-survey-on-surveymonkey\">How to Create a Survey on SurveyMonkey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#create-a-survey-people-will-want-to-take\">Create a Survey People Will Want to Take<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>In a few straightforward steps, you can create a survey that provides your team with the information it needs while keeping your respondents engaged throughout the entire survey.<\/p>\n<h3>1. <strong>Define your survey objectives.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>What do you want to learn from your survey?<\/p>\n<p>Surveys can serve a range of goals, including gauging customer satisfaction, gathering feedback on a new product or feature, discovering customer pain points, and much more. Be specific when crafting the objective of your survey so you can create the most relevant questions.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I play bass in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itstimeforjuice.com\/\">touring band,<\/a> and I want to survey our fans (customers) to learn what songs they want to hear live, what kind of merch they are into, and what cities we should hit on our next tour.<\/p>\n<p>My objectives are to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pinpoint fan-favorite songs for our live set.<\/li>\n<li>Gather feedback on merch ideas before ordering inventory.<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize tour stops based on demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. <strong>Research your target audience.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Knowing your survey audience helps you ask better questions and get more helpful answers.<\/p>\n<p>Before you write your first question, learn more about your audience \u2014 including <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/survey-demographic-questions\">demographics<\/a> like age, gender, education level, and geographic location. The most important traits for your survey will depend on your brand and goals, but knowing them helps you connect with your audience and get better answers.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Based on Spotify data, our fans are pretty evenly split between males and females, with 53% of listeners falling between the ages 25-34, followed by 24% between 18-24. The overwhelming majority of listeners are based in the US, with our top cities being New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>With this information in mind, I\u2019ll write the survey using a casual, Millennial\/Gen-Z friendly tone, keeping the questions short and ensuring everything is mobile optimized. Since most of our fans live in major cities, I\u2019ll prioritize these locations in questions about tour stops while providing an open response field for fans to suggest smaller markets.<\/p>\n<h3>3. <strong>Determine the best distribution method.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now that you know your audience, you\u2019ve got to figure out how to reach them.<\/p>\n<p>Where do they spend time? Do they frequent social media, or are they more likely to respond to a survey via email? Luckily, your demographic information will inform many of these questions. The proper distribution method can make or break your survey, so meeting your audience where they are is critical.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>My first instinct is to distribute my survey through social media. Most of our fans are Millennials and Gen Z, so it\u2019s a safe bet to assume they are social natives. Instagram is our most active channel, so starting there is natural.<\/p>\n<p>We also maintain an email list of fans who have bought merch and signed up for updates, so I\u2019ll send the survey straight to their inboxes. To reach people at shows, I\u2019ll display a physical QR at our merch table that links directly to the survey.<\/p>\n<p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/resources\/premium\/state-of-surveys-for-2024\/\">60% of surveys today are submitted on mobile devices<\/a>, I&#8217;ll make sure mine is easy to read, scroll, and submit on a phone.<\/p>\n<h3>4. <strong>Plan your survey timeline.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A good survey isn\u2019t one you just cook up out of nowhere. It should be planned and launched with intention. Planning a clear timeline with a start and end date helps you stay organized and gives your respondents a sense of urgency, which is especially relevant if you offer a juicy incentive.<\/p>\n<p>Survey <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/resources\/premium\/state-of-surveys-for-2024\/\">responses tend to peak mid-week<\/a>, so a Wednesday or Thursday launch date is a solid move.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I plan to launch my band\u2019s survey midweek ahead of our upcoming tour. On launch day, I\u2019ll send an email and post to social media, and I&#8217;ll keep survey responses open for the duration of our tour (usually about one month). That gives fans plenty of time to give feedback online or at a show.<\/p>\n<h3>5. <strong>Choose the right platform.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before you craft the first question, you\u2019ve got to figure out where your survey will live. These days, there are plenty of survey platforms to choose from, and the right choice depends on your goals.<\/p>\n<p>If you need detailed customer feedback data with powerful reporting and analysis, something like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/service\/customer-feedback\">HubSpot\u2019s Customer Feedback Software<\/a> is a sound choice. However, you can create lighter-weight surveys using Microsoft Forms or Google Forms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Google Forms and Microsoft Forms can export results to CSV if you\u2019d like to analyze survey data in Excel. You can also let <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/docs\/answer\/15259015?hl%3Den\">Google\u2019s Gemini AI create a form<\/a> based on a quick prompt.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Example<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n<p>I don\u2019t need to analyze customer feedback or do any serious reporting on my fan survey results, so I\u2019ll plan to use Google Forms to build a quick survey from scratch and share the link via email and social media.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-3-20250616-7124487.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"choosing a survey platform google forms example\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. <strong>Keep it short.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Keep your survey <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/ideal-survey-length\">short and sweet<\/a>. The risk of survey drop-off increases as you add more questions, so think about what information you <em>actually<\/em> need to make decisions and hit your survey goals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-4-20250616-1055919.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"average number of questions in a survey\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/resources\/premium\/state-of-surveys-for-2024\/\"><em>Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Aim for no more than 10-12 questions. These days, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/resources\/premium\/state-of-surveys-for-2024\/\">11 questions<\/a> is the sweet spot. If your survey is longer, be upfront about it. Here\u2019s a familiar example:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-5-20250616-8764109.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"how to create a survey venmo example incentive\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I got this email from Venmo the other day, and I\u2019ll be honest: Ten minutes is a significant ask for my time and attention online. However, I appreciate that Venmo gave me a heads-up about the time investment. And the gamble of a free $500? Feels like a fair trade for 10 minutes I\u2019ll never get back.<\/p>\n<h3>7. <strong>Avoid \u201cYes\u201d or \u201cNo\u201d questions.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes\/No questions don\u2019t give you much to work with. People tend to click \u201cyes\u201d out of habit, and these kinds of questions usually lack the context necessary for drawing valuable insights.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you are a candy maker trying to understand how people feel about jelly beans. The following question <em>won\u2019t<\/em> give you very useful feedback:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-6-20250616-3954308.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"example of a yes\/no question\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Instead, pose the question as a multiple choice or checkbox. That way, you\u2019ll get a clearer contextual understanding of how jelly beans stack up against your other offerings:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-7-20250616-9443824.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"example of a how to add more options to a yes\/no question\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>8. <strong>Use survey logic to create personalized paths.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/survey-logic\">Survey logic<\/a>, also known as skip logic or conditional branching, lets you adapt your survey based on a respondent\u2019s answers. Taking advantage of survey logic allows you to deliver more personalized and engaging questions and cuts down on fluff that isn\u2019t relevant to a particular respondent.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I\u2019d use skip logic in my band&#8217;s survey to hide questions about our live shows if a fan says they haven\u2019t been to one yet. Instead, they would jump to the next section about merchandise items or streaming habits.<\/p>\n<h3>9. <strong>Randomize your answer options.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Just like with yes\/no questions, survey respondents are likely to pick the first option of a multiple-choice question without thinking. This is called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/curiosity\/eliminate-order-bias-to-improve-your-survey-responses\/\">first-choice bias or primacy bias,<\/a> and it can skew your data.<\/p>\n<p>Randomizing your answer options helps combat this phenomenon. Most survey options let you randomize multi-choice answers while anchoring \u201cAll of the above\u201d or \u201cOther\u201d at the bottom.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If I ask fans which song they want to hear us play as an encore, I\u2019ll randomize the order so the same track doesn\u2019t get picked too often just because it\u2019s listed first.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: There are certain times when you shouldn\u2019t randomize answers. For example, ordinal scale questions (Very Dissatisfied \u2192 Very Satisfied) or questions where respondents expect answers in a particular order (numerical or alphabetical).<\/p>\n<h3>10. <strong>Offer an incentive for completing the survey.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Asking for people\u2019s time and attention can be a hard sell. Personally, I almost never fill out a voluntary survey unless there\u2019s something in it for me.<\/p>\n<p>Offer your respondents an incentive to fill out your survey.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have to be anything crazy. A small discount, early access to product drops, or a giveaway entry will do. What\u2019s important is that the incentive is relevant to your audience and proportional to the time and effort necessary to complete the survey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Lead with your incentive. Highlight it in emails, on landing pages, and in social posts to boost visibility and drive responses. Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-8-20250616-7980091.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"survey incentive example venmo\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The $500 incentive in the subject line hooked me. I investigated, and I took the survey. Proof that leading with your offer works.<\/p>\n<h3>11. <strong>Keep your tone neutral.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The way you phrase your questions significantly impacts responses. The goal of your survey should be to gather honest, unbiased feedback, and using leading questions or a biased tone compromises this.<\/p>\n<p>Use a neutral tone and ask unbiased questions that don\u2019t assume a particular opinion or experience from your respondents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>If I\u2019m asking fans for their opinion on my band&#8217;s latest single, here\u2019s a leading vs. neutral question:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leading<\/strong>:<em> \u201cWouldn\u2019t you agree that our new single is our best song yet?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Neutral<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong><em>\u201cOn a scale of 1-10, how would you rate our newest single?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The leading question is biased and makes fans feel pressured to agree with me and answer the question accordingly. The second option encourages people to answer honestly, and that feedback is much more valuable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Ask someone outside of your team to read your survey after you\u2019ve written it. It\u2019s hard to spot your own bias when you\u2019re deep in the process. Sometimes, watching someone read it over their shoulder is enough to make those mistakes light up like a neon sign.<\/p>\n<h3>12. <strong>Use matrix questions judiciously.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Matrix response questions can be great for gathering a large amount of detailed feedback in one question. However, you should resist the urge to overuse them. Matrix questions require a little more attention than other question types, and you don\u2019t want to risk overwhelming respondents and causing them to abandon your survey.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you should limit the number of rows and columns in your matrix questions to avoid scaring people away with a visually daunting table.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of a manageable matrix response question:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-9-20250616-8208664.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"matrix response survey question example\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This one, on the other hand, is intimidating:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-10-20250616-349794.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"overwhelming matrix question example\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: If your matrix question is beginning to look too dense, consider breaking it into two or three simpler questions.<\/p>\n<h3>13. <strong>Try out a template.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no need to start from scratch. I like using a <a href=\"https:\/\/offers.hubspot.com\/customer-satisfaction-survey-templates\">survey template<\/a> to get an idea of where to start. It makes the whole process less daunting and reminds me how a well-structured survey should flow.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re measuring customer satisfaction or gathering feedback on a new product, templates provide a solid framework that you can tweak to fit your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/survey-templates\">HubSpot\u2019s 21 Best Survey Templates<\/a> to help you get started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Customizing your survey template is key to success. It should be a starting point you customize to match your brand voice, audience expectations, and survey goals.<\/p>\n<h3>14. <strong>Include a \u201cred herring\u201d question to weed out inattentive respondents.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, people don\u2019t pay attention when filling out a survey. Perhaps they are zoned out or breezing through the survey to score that juicy incentive you laid out (guilty as charged). Either way, it\u2019s a recipe for junk data.<\/p>\n<p>A red herring is a question you can use to weed out those low-effort responses. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n<p>Ask a simple demographic question at the start of your survey and the same question again at the very end. If a person&#8217;s responses to these identical questions are inconsistent, that warrants investigation.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In my band survey, I could ask a simple question like:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhat country do you live in?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Then, I\u2019d repeat the same question later but with the drop-down list items in alphabetical order instead of putting the U.S. at the top.<\/p>\n<p>If someone answers a different country the second time, they\u2019re either a dual citizen or not paying attention. I think the latter is more likely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Don\u2019t automatically toss a response over one red herring slip-up. People make honest mistakes. Use it as a flag, not a verdict. If they contradict themselves <em>and<\/em> give a bunch of low-effort answers, then it might be time to toss it.<\/p>\n<h3>15. <strong>Test your survey before launching.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before sending your survey to your entire audience, test it with a small group of people. You\u2019d be surprised how easy it is to miss little mistakes when building a survey yourself. Sharing it with others will ensure you spot unclear questions, logical inconsistencies, or technical issues.<\/p>\n<p>Do your best to share it with some friends or family members who approximate your target audience and ask them for feedback. Did any questions not make sense? Did the survey feel too long? Did you want to abandon the survey at any point?<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Before launching my band survey, I\u2019d have my bandmates review it for inconsistencies. Then, I\u2019d share it with friends and a few superfans who are always down to help. If possible, I\u2019d try to sit with someone as they take it to get a feel for any areas that seem clunky or unclear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Test out your survey on your phone. <a href=\"https:\/\/zamplia.com\/mobile-vs-desktop-survey-completion\">Over half of survey completions occur on mobile<\/a>, so it needs to look clean and scroll smoothly on the little screen.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Forms is the dark horse of free survey platforms. My first instinct is to reach for Google Forms when I need to generate a quick survey. However, I was impressed with how easy Microsoft Forms was to use. I found it simple to create new questions and choose from various question types, and I was impressed by their selection of attractive, usable templates.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Log in to your <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.office.com\/\">Microsoft Office 365<\/a><\/strong><strong> account.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The first step is logging in.<\/p>\n<p>I already have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.office.com\/\">Microsoft Office 365<\/a> account (now called Microsoft 365 Copilot) for additional storage on <a href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/about\/\">OneDrive<\/a>, so logging in and getting started was a breeze. All you have to do is select the Forms app, and you\u2019re in.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-11-20250616-5099044.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"testing out survey platform microsoft forms\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/microsoft365.com\"><em>Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also navigate directly to <a href=\"http:\/\/forms.office.com\">forms.office.com<\/a> to skip the extra clicks.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Start a new form.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Click the \u201cNew Form\u201d Button in the upper left-hand corner, and you\u2019re off to the races. You can also start from a template (more on that later).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-12-20250616-3894864.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"testing out microsoft forms new form\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Name your form and add your first question.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Right away, I was greeted with the opportunity to name my form, add a short description, and insert my first question. Microsoft Forms lets you \u201cquick start\u201d with a question type of your choice, and I was satisfied with all the available types, including more detailed ones like NPS and Likert scale questions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-13-20250616-4096808.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft forms add first question\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: If you\u2019re unsure where to start, click the lightning bolt icon (in the upper right) to open up Microsoft\u2019s AI-powered question suggestions. I thought it was convenient that it immediately suggested fields for basic information like Name and Email. It\u2019s a small detail, but it saves time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-14-20250616-5462533.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft forms ai suggested survey questions\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Style your form.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before I started filling out the rest of my survey questions, I took a moment to explore the style and layout options. Click the \u201cStyle\u201d icon in the top toolbar to select from multiple attractive layout and style options. You can even add background music that plays as your respondents fill out the form (not sure if I recommend it, though).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-15-20250616-719991.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft forms style options\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is also a great time to check out Microsoft\u2019s pre-made templates by clicking the button on the left-hand side:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-16-20250616-6063190.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft forms survey templates\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Forms offers a variety of pre-built templates that are great for common survey goals like measuring customer satisfaction or performing market research. Each template is stylized and comes packed with relevant questions, all of which are customizable.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Add questions and preview your form.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here comes the fun part: fleshing out your survey. If you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/survey-questions\">done your homework before starting your survey<\/a>, filling out your questions should be quick and easy. Adding and editing questions is as simple as clicking the \u201cAdd new question\u201d button or selecting and tweaking them from the AI-recommended smart list.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-17-20250616-2491268.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft forms creating survey\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once I finished filling in all my questions, I clicked the \u201cPreview\u201d button above to see how my survey looked from the respondents&#8217; POV. I liked that I could toggle between desktop and mobile view and fill in my responses.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-18-20250616-5397757.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft forms preview survey\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-19-20250616-8806745.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft forms preview survey mobile\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Share your survey and present the results.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve completed your survey, you can share far and wide using the \u201cCollect responses\u201d button on the top toolbar.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-18-20250616-5397757.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft forms share survey\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-21-20250616-2391597.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft forms share survey details\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I liked that Microsoft Forms provided me with an easily shareable link and other sharing options like email, a website embed code, social media, and even a QR code for scanning.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve collected your responses, you can easily share results with your team by clicking the \u201cPresent\u201d button. I like that Microsoft Forms provides a link and QR code so team members can join your presentation from their screens anywhere.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-22-20250616-5177760.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft forms survey presentation\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now all that\u2019s left is turning your insights into smart business decisions. Easy!<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Word isn\u2019t my first pick for survey building. Turning a Word document into a fillable form requires a little finagling, especially compared to dedicated form-building tools. You can only do it on the desktop version of Word, not the web-based version, which is free through Office 365.<\/p>\n<p>That said, creating a survey in Microsoft Word can be a good idea if you are a Word power user and want to make something easily printable with visuals, detailed instructions, and customized formatting.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Start with a blank document or search for \u201cForm\u201d in the templates gallery.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Open Microsoft Word and decide whether to start with a blank document or search for a \u201cForm\u201d template in the templates gallery. I tried both, and starting with a template was much easier for my needs. If you\u2019re looking to create a common form, such as a customer satisfaction survey, templates are the way to go.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-23-20250616-7372981.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey microsoft word\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of customer satisfaction surveys, if you\u2019re looking for inspiration, I\u2019ve got <a href=\"https:\/\/offers.hubspot.com\/customer-satisfaction-survey-templates\">five free customer satisfaction survey templates<\/a> that are a great starting point.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Enable the developer tab.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The developer tab is the key to creating the features that take your survey from a text doc to an actual form with fillable text fields, drop-down lists, checkboxes, and more. I know it sounds a little intimidating, but all you are doing is adding another tab to your top toolbar ribbon alongside \u201cFile,\u201d \u201cEdit,\u201d \u201cView,\u201d etc.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve enabled the developer tab, you can access Content Controls, which allow you to add text fields and checkboxes.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a great video I found that walks you through enabling the developer tab and using content control options to build a form in Word:<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to enable the developer tab:<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>PC<\/strong>, click <strong>File <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Options <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Customize Ribbon <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Main Tabs <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Developer <\/strong>&gt; <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>Mac<\/strong>, click <strong>Word <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Preferences <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Authoring and Proofing Tools <\/strong>&gt; <strong>View <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Show developer tab<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-24-20250616-2208112.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft word developer tab making a form\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Fill out your survey and add form fields.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-25-20250616-8094659.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a fillable form in word\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once I enabled the developer tab, I could locate content control options, as seen above.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, I typed up my survey questions and used the content control options to add the appropriate form field I needed based on each question.<\/p>\n<p>Form fields included in the developer tab include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Text fields<\/strong> for short answers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Checkboxes<\/strong> for multi-select questions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drop-down menus (Combo Box)<\/strong> for multiple choice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rich text fields<\/strong> for longer responses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>4. Input instructional text or drop-down menu options.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For questions where I&#8217;ve chosen the \u201cCombo Box\u201d control, I input the list of answer options that respondents can choose from in the drop-down menu. This ensures that they select from a predefined set of answers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-26-20250616-1639403.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, microsoft word content control\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Click the \u201cReview\u201d tab, then \u201cProtect,\u201d and select \u201cProtect Document.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To prevent recipients from accidentally editing the survey questions while still allowing them to fill in their answers, I click on the \u201cReview\u201d tab, then \u201cProtect,\u201d and select \u201cProtect Document.\u201d This locks the survey content while keeping the answer fields accessible.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-27-20250616-8042385.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"microsoft word survey protections\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offers.hubspot.com\/customer-satisfaction-survey-templates\"><em>Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Share your form with recipients.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now that my Word-based <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/surveys\">survey<\/a> is ready to go, the final step is to share it. I can share it as an email attachment, print it out, or drop it in Slack. Or, if you\u2019re so deep in the Microsoft ecosystem that you\u2019re using Word to create surveys, you can share it on Teams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Word surveys are best for small groups, like internal teams. If you are sending out to a big audience featuring customers and prospects, I recommend using Google Forms or Microsoft Forms for ease of use and clean analytics.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Google Forms has been my go-to survey creation tool since the beginning. It\u2019s easy to use, free, and connects seamlessly with the rest of the Google ecosystem. Since it\u2019s linked with my Gmail, I can add survey recipients with a simple click and start sharing within minutes.<\/p>\n<p>[Video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v%3DLe7ercD6zjw\">How to Create a Survey Using Google Forms<\/a>]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Locate Google Forms.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are multiple ways to locate Google Forms. Sometimes, I\u2019ll just Google \u201cGoogle Forms,\u201d but I usually open up my Gmail, click the Apps button in the top right next to my profile image, and click on Forms.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-29-20250616-984414.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"locating google forms\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Select a blank form or use a template from the gallery.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The next step is to start a new form from scratch or use one of Google\u2019s many templates. I like to get started using a template so I can hit the ground running, and I can always customize it later.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-30-20250616-1386380.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"google forms template gallery\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Name your survey and add a description.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll be prompted to do upon creating a new survey is give it a name and a brief description.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-31-20250616-4410488.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"google forms name your survey\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At this point, I like to add a little flair to my survey. Click the style icon in the top toolbar to customize fonts and colors and add a header image.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-32-20250616-4896215.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"google forms customization\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Add questions.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time for me to start adding questions. It\u2019s easy; just click the \u2018Add question\u2019 button shown below:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-33-20250616-9112957.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"google forms add questions\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can change the question type by selecting from the drop-down box seen above. I found the available question types to be extensive and valuable.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-34-20250616-6159827.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"google forms question types\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: If you\u2019re feeling stuck, you can use Google\u2019s AI-powered survey helper to create a survey for you based on a prompt. I like to use this feature to get the ball rolling, and then I\u2019ll customize the survey further.<\/p>\n<p>Check it out.<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u201cHelp me build a survey\u201d button and input a prompt. Here\u2019s the prompt I gave it:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-35-20250616-1819849.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"google forms ai helper\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And here\u2019s what I got in return:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-36-20250616-4891459.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"google forms ai generated survey\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are more questions that aren\u2019t visible in my screenshot, but I was pleasantly surprised that Google\u2019s AI-generated survey featured all the questions I was planning to include and then some. It\u2019s a great starting point, I like to think of as a template customized to my needs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Use the sidebar menu to add multimedia elements, sections, or unique formatting options.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Use the sidebar menu to add multimedia elements like images, customize text, or even insert videos. I like adding dividers to separate my forms into sections to make them more digestible.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-37-20250616-3909876.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"google forms customize elements\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Adjust the form settings.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Within form settings, I can manage a few key aspects of the survey, like collecting email addresses, showing a progress bar, and turning the survey into a quiz.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-38-20250616-1575771.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"google forms settings\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Send the survey to your recipients.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sending out your survey is simple. Click the \u201cPublish\u201d button in the upper right-hand corner to make your survey live and send it out via link, or click the \u201cManage\u201d button to add email addresses directly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-39-20250616-9488808.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"sharing google form\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 12px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offers.hubspot.com\/customer-satisfaction-survey-templates\"><em>Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Facebook offers two options for creating surveys: a simple poll or the <a href=\"https:\/\/survey-app.co\/\">Survey app<\/a>. The poll option only allows you to ask one question, whereas the Survey app allows you to customize and expand your survey to include multiple types of questions. Read below for instructions for creating both:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Enter \u201c Survey \u201d in your Facebook search bar.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I start by typing \u201cSurvey\u201d into the Facebook search bar. When the search results appear, I look under the \u201cAll results\u201d section and select the first option, &#8220;Survey,\u201d which takes me to the app&#8217;s Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-41-20250616-5506667.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Select the \u201cUse app\u201d button on the Facebook page.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>On the app&#8217;s Facebook page, I locate the \u201cUse App\u201d button at the top and click on it to begin using the Survey app.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-42-20250616-9778917.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Give the survey permission to use your profile information.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before I can start creating my survey, I need to grant the app access to my Facebook profile information. I carefully review the permissions and click \u201cAllow,\u201d knowing that the app won&#8217;t post anything on my behalf without my instruction.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-43-20250616-9657649.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Name your survey.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the app permissions granted, I name my survey. I choose a clear and concise title that reflects the purpose of my survey. I keep in mind that I can always edit the name later if needed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-44-20250616-4241715.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Customize your survey question and answer options.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I dive into creating my survey questions, taking advantage of the various question types available in Facebook&#8217;s survey app. I use the rich-text field to bulk import my answer options for multiple-choice questions, saving time and effort.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-45-20250616-4365886.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Preview your survey.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After completing my survey questions, I take a moment to preview the entire survey. This allows me to see how it will appear to my respondents and make any necessary adjustments before publishing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-46-20250616-6259842.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Publish your survey on your profile or business page.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once I&#8217;m satisfied with my survey, I move on to the final step: publishing it on my Facebook profile or business page.<\/p>\n<p>I consider my options, such as creating a unique post for the survey, sharing it via a URL, or inviting individual followers to complete it. I select the method that best suits my needs and publish the survey, making it live for my audience to access and complete.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-47-20250616-1165760.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, a survey may be too much of a hassle to collect the data you&#8217;re looking for. Opt for a Facebook Poll instead. With Polls, you can solicit feedback from your Page followers and fans on simple topics.<\/p>\n<p>With the click of a button, respondents can weigh in on any topic you choose to discuss. Plus, they\u2018ll get to see an aggregate of the responses to know whether they\u2019re in the majority or minority opinion.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Enter \u201cPoll\u201d in your Facebook search bar.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I begin by typing \u201cPoll\u201d into the Facebook search bar. In the \u201cAll results\u201d section, I click on the first option, &#8220;Poll,\u201d which directs me to the app&#8217;s Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-48-20250616-3025314.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Select the \u201cUse App\u201d button on the Facebook page.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I locate and click the \u201cUse App\u201d button on the Poll app&#8217;s Facebook page to start using the application.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-49-20250616-2896718.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Give the poll permission to use your profile information.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before I can create my poll, I need to grant the app permission to access my Facebook profile information. I review the permissions carefully and click \u201cAllow,\u201d understanding that the app will not post anything on my behalf without my explicit instruction.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-50-20250616-6889018.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Name your poll.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the app permissions granted, I give my poll a name. I choose a clear and concise title that reflects the topic or question I want to ask my followers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-51-20250616-7052076.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Customize your poll question and answer options.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I start creating my poll by filling out the question and customizing the answer options. The Poll app provides various question types, allowing me to choose the one that best fits my needs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-52-20250616-4887764.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Preview your poll.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After completing the poll question and answer options, I take a moment to preview the poll. This allows me to see how it will appear to my followers and make any necessary adjustments before publishing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-53-20250616-8205286.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Publish your poll on your page.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once I am satisfied with my poll, I move on to the final step: publishing it on my Facebook page. I consider the available options, such as creating a unique post for the poll, sharing it via a link, or inviting individuals to participate. I choose the method that best aligns with my goals and publish the poll, making it live for my followers to engage with and provide their opinions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-54-20250616-5678942.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey, facebook\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>For longer surveys with more functionality and data analytics, try SurveyMonkey. You can choose from a variety of question and response options, making this survey platform applicable for virtually any type of research.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Select the type of survey you want to create.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I start by signing up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/\">SurveyMonkey<\/a> account, choosing between a free or paid option depending on my needs. Once I&#8217;m logged in, I select the option to build my survey from scratch.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-55-20250616-2715458.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey with surveymonkey\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Name your survey.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After deciding on the type of survey I want to create, I give it a clear and descriptive name that reflects its purpose. I also assign the survey to a relevant category to keep my surveys organized.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-56-20250616-4110907.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey with surveymonkey\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Add or choose survey questions.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I begin building my survey by either typing in my own questions or selecting from the suggested questions provided by SurveyMonkey based on the type of survey I&#8217;ve chosen. I carefully consider each question to ensure it aligns with my research goals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-57-20250616-9752839.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey with surveymonkey\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Send your survey to respondents.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When my survey is complete, I explore the various options SurveyMonkey offers for distributing my survey to respondents. I can share the survey link myself, embed it on a website, or even purchase responses from a broader pool of participants provided by SurveyMonkey.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nurseagence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-create-a-survey-58-20250616-1063791.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"creating a survey with surveymonkey\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once I\u2018ve selected the most appropriate distribution method for my needs, I\u2019m ready to send out my survey and start gathering feedback from my target audience.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Create a Survey People Will Want to Take<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After exploring various survey tools, I\u2019ve remained steadfast in my preference for Google Forms. It\u2019s simple, free, and easy to use. I also like that it integrates with the rest of Google\u2019s tools that I\u2019m already familiar with, like Gmail for sharing and Google Sheets for viewing my results in spreadsheet form.<\/p>\n<p>That said, I was pleasantly surprised by Microsoft Forms. It\u2019s a strong alternative to Google Forms and offers the same level of simplicity and powerful features with a different look and feel. If I were embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem the way I am with Google, Microsoft Forms would be an easy choice.<\/p>\n<p>For me, survey creation is primarily casual. Once in a while, I\u2019ll make a survey to check in on fans or gather sign-ups for my band\u2019s street team to help promote shows. However, if I needed professional customer satisfaction surveys with advanced reporting features, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/service\/customer-feedback\">HubSpot\u2019s customer feedback software<\/a> would be my choice, especially with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/crm\/e010a\">free CRM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As much as I love checking out new tools and passing judgment on cloud-based software, writing this article reminded me that the success of a form isn\u2019t just about what platform you use. Sure, picking the right platform can make my life easier and provide valuable insights, but no software can define your goals and write thoughtful, purposeful questions for you.<\/p>\n<p>At least, not yet.<\/p>\n<p>Try out these survey tools to see what insights you uncover about your audience.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s note: This article was originally published in April&nbsp;2018 and has since been updated for comprehensiveness.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/track.hubspot.com\/__ptq.gif?a=53&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.hubspot.com%2Fservice%2Fcreate-a-survey&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fblog.hubspot.com%252Fservice&amp;bvt=rss\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" style=\"min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >If you want to learn how to build a survey, the most important thing to know is that an excellent survey respects your time. 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