How to Create a Survey Form with Formify

Create professional surveys easily with Formify's intuitive form builder. Whether you need customer feedback, employee satisfaction surveys, or market research questionnaires, Formify provides all the tools you need.

Getting Started

  1. Log in to your Formify account
  2. Click "Create New Form" button
  3. Select "Survey" from the template categories or start from scratch
  4. Give your survey a name and description

Essential Survey Elements

Formify offers various elements perfect for surveys:

Basic Elements (Available in Free Plan)

  • Single Choice (Radio Buttons) - For questions with one answer
  • Multiple Choice (Checkboxes) - When multiple selections are allowed
  • Dropdown - Space-efficient way to present options
  • Text Input - For short text responses
  • Text Long Input - For detailed feedback
  • Rating Scale - For satisfaction measurements

Advanced Elements (Available in Starter & Pro Plans)

  • File Upload - Allow respondents to upload documents or images
  • Slider - For numerical ratings or scales
  • Rich Text Display - Add formatted instructions or section descriptions

Best Practices

  1. Organize Your Survey

    • Use headers to separate sections
    • Group related questions together
    • Add clear instructions using text display elements

  2. Question Types

    • Mix different question types to maintain engagement
    • Use appropriate elements for different response types
    • Include optional comment fields for additional feedback

  3. Design Tips

    • Keep the layout clean and consistent
    • Use conditional logic (Pro plan) to show/hide relevant questions
    • Add your branding (available in Starter plan and above)

Advanced Features

Pro Plan Features

  • Conditional Logic

    • Show/hide questions based on previous answers
    • Create dynamic survey paths
    • Personalize the experience for respondents

  • Custom Success Page

    • Thank respondents with a custom message
    • Redirect to your website
    • Show different messages based on responses

Integration Options

Connect your survey responses with:

  • Starter Plan

    • Google Sheets
    • Notion

  • Pro Plan

    • All Starter integrations
    • Slack
    • Telegram
    • Zapier
    • Custom Webhooks

Response Collection

  • Export responses to CSV, Excel, or PDF (format availability depends on plan)
  • Set up email notifications for new responses
  • View real-time analytics in your dashboard
  • Access response data through the Formify API (Pro plan)

Tips for Higher Response Rates

  1. Keep it Concise

    • Focus on essential questions
    • Use appropriate input types
    • Respect respondents' time

  2. Mobile Optimization

    • All Formify forms are automatically mobile-responsive
    • Test your survey on different devices
    • Use mobile-friendly input types

  3. Distribution

    • Share via direct link
    • Embed in your website
    • Send through email campaigns

Plan Limitations to Consider

Free Plan

  • Up to 100 responses per month
  • Basic form elements only
  • Up to 3 forms

Starter Plan

  • Up to 1,000 responses per month
  • File upload capability
  • Custom success pages
  • No Formify branding

Pro Plan

  • Up to 10,000 responses per month
  • All form elements
  • Conditional logic
  • Advanced integrations

Need Help?

  • Check our documentation for detailed guides
  • Contact [email protected] for assistance
  • Join our community forum to share experiences
  • Suggest new features for future updates

Start creating your survey today and gather valuable insights from your audience with Formify's powerful form builder!