{"id":186,"date":"2013-04-09T12:21:47","date_gmt":"2013-04-09T12:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2024-05-24T07:16:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T07:16:09","slug":"multiply-respondents-by-offering-incentives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/multiply-respondents-by-offering-incentives\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiply Your Respondents by Offering the Right Incentives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One major way to improve the response rate to your survey is  to offer a prize or reward with it. No matter what reward you deem appropriate,  it is important that it also suits your respondent. If it is an impractical  gift or prize that cannot be used at his location, he will not be wasting time  in taking your surveys anymore.<\/p>\n<p>There are several types of surveys; targeting specific needs  of the surveyor. Two of the most common are customer feedback and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/template\/customer-satisfaction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>customer satisfaction surveys<\/strong><\/a>. Many of the survey makers get confused between the two,  and therefore, lose a good opportunity to collect relevant input from customers.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Incentives:<\/h2>\n<p>There are three basic types of incentives. You, first, need  to decide which one you can afford to offer.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bb\tIndividual Prizes<\/h3>\n<p>Every survey that gets completed earns your respondent a  reward of monetary value. This means that all those who attempt your survey get  something in return. The gifts don\u2019t have to be expensive. They could be  anything from a $5 Starbucks card to a donation to their favored charity.  However, don\u2019t go overboard with redeem cards and only promise what you can fulfill without going bankrupt.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bb\tSummary of Results<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This reward is advantageous in two ways:<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s relatively cheaper.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s very appealing for business-to- business survey respondents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although this is a low cost option for your survey, you must keep in mind the dedicated resources to create (write and design) the summary so that it can be presented in a professional manner.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bb\tA Sweepstake Reward<\/h3>\n<p>Since your respondents only  get a \u2018chance to win\u2019 reward, the monetary value or usability is preferably  kept higher. You could offer a chance to win PlayStation 4, or better yet, a  chance to win free products from your own range. This is a surefire way to  arouse interest to your survey. The winner should be selected randomly from the  respondents<\/p>\n<h2>Things You Should Consider!<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have selected the type of incentive, it is imperative to keep in mind the following advice:<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bb\tWhere is the Winner?<\/h3>\n<p>When you allow your respondents to opt into your offer, they are sure to provide contact info. Give them a detailed contact form so that you are well aware where to send them their gifts.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bb\tHow much will it cost to get it there?<\/h3>\n<p>Once the respondents complete the survey, it\u2019s time for you to fulfill your promise. Where items like gift cards and summary of results can be granted immediately, other material or low cost gifts like free products of your brand will need to be shipped to your winner\u2019s specific location. That sort of prize may not cost your company anything in purchase but it may cost a lot on shipment charges, especially, if you have a global clientele or a variety of respondents from different cultures. Be prepared for these hidden costs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ebookdwnbut\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Survey Creator<\/a><\/div>\n<h3>\u00bb\tMake sure the incentive has value to the respondent.<\/h3>\n<p>You need to make sure that what you offer to the respondent can actually be used by him. Don\u2019t send Starbucks gift cards to a respondent living in South Africa. Your respondent\u2019s contact form should provide enough information for you to decide how you can encourage him to complete the survey and be ready for more.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Hope these tips will be helpful in multiplying the number of your respondents. 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