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Grow | When to use forms vs. surveys

The choice between using forms or surveys depends on your specific needs information you want to collect.

Updated over a year ago

Using Forms or Surveys in the Grow System

The choice between using forms or surveys in the Grow system depends on your specific needs and the nature of the information you want to collect. Both forms and surveys can be effective tools for gathering data, but they have different characteristics and use cases.

Forms vs Surveys

Forms are most often used to collect information from an individual, no matter if it's a subscriber, a customer, or a user. With forms, you can collect registration data, contact information, and much more. Forms in the Grow system should be used for smaller scale data collection, such as providing feedback or following up with a customer after an interaction.

Surveys are tools used to collect feedback from a large group of people. They are often used to collect responses from the public on different topics or to learn more about a particular group of people. Surveys offer the ability to ask complex questions and let the respondent choose from multiple options, or list certain items. The Grow system should be used for large scale data collection, such as getting insight into customer habits or gauging public opinion.

Getting Started with Forms and Surveys

Once you have decided which type of data collection tool you need, you can get started using forms and surveys in the Grow system. To do this, you will need to select the type of tool you will be using, create your questions or prompts, and design the look and feel of the tool. After you have designed and created your form or survey, you can then embed it into your website or share it with your targeted group. When the form or survey is completed, you can use the Grow system to analyze the data you have collected.

Conclusion

Choosing which type of data collection tool to use in the Grow system depends on your specific needs and the nature of the information you want to collect. Using forms or surveys in the Grow system can help you gain valuable insights into customer habits and public opinion, no matter the size of the data collection task.
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