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How to Set Up Your First Post-Purchase Survey

Step-by-step guide to creating and deploying your first post-purchase survey in Track Feedbacks. Get started in less than 10 minutes.

Updated January 20, 2024
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How to Set Up Your First Post-Purchase Survey

Step-by-step guide to creating and deploying your first post-purchase survey in Track Feedbacks. Get started in less than 10 minutes.


Setting Up Your First Post-Purchase Survey

Welcome to Track Feedbacks! This guide will walk you through creating your first post-purchase survey in just a few minutes.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

  • A Track Feedbacks account (sign up for free)

  • Admin access to your Shopify store

  • Basic understanding of your customer journey
  • Step 1: Access the Survey Builder

    1. Log into your Track Feedbacks dashboard
    2. Click **"Create New Survey"**
    3. Select **"Post-Purchase Survey"** template
    4. Choose your preferred survey style

    Step 2: Configure Survey Settings

    Basic Information


  • **Survey Name**: Give your survey a descriptive name (e.g., "Post-Purchase Feedback - January 2024")

  • **Survey Type**: Select "Post-Purchase"

  • **Target Audience**: Choose "All Customers" or create specific segments
  • Timing Settings


  • **Send Delay**: We recommend 7 days after purchase

  • **Send Window**: Set business hours for optimal response rates

  • **Follow-up**: Enable automatic reminders after 3 days
  • Step 3: Design Your Questions

    Start with these essential questions:

    Question 1: Overall Satisfaction


    Type: Rating Scale (1-5 stars)
    Question: "How satisfied are you with your recent purchase?"

    Question 2: Likelihood to Recommend


    Type: NPS Scale (0-10)
    Question: "How likely are you to recommend us to a friend?"

    Question 3: Open Feedback


    Type: Text Area
    Question: "What could we do to improve your experience?"

    Step 4: Customize the Design

    1. **Branding**: Upload your logo and set brand colors
    2. **Layout**: Choose from modern templates
    3. **Mobile Optimization**: Preview on different screen sizes
    4. **Thank You Page**: Customize the completion message

    Step 5: Set Up Integrations

    Shopify Integration


    1. Go to **Settings** → **Integrations**
    2. Click **"Connect Shopify Store"**
    3. Authorize the connection
    4. Select which order statuses trigger surveys

    Email Configuration


    1. Configure your sending domain
    2. Set up branded email templates
    3. Test email deliverability

    Step 6: Test Your Survey

    Before going live:
    1. Send test surveys to yourself and team members
    2. Complete the survey on desktop and mobile
    3. Check email formatting and branding
    4. Verify data appears correctly in your dashboard

    Step 7: Launch and Monitor

    1. **Activate Your Survey**: Toggle the survey to "Live"
    2. **Monitor Performance**: Check response rates daily
    3. **Review Feedback**: Set up daily digest emails
    4. **Optimize**: Adjust questions based on initial results

    Best Practices

    Response Rate Optimization


  • Keep surveys short (2-3 questions max)

  • Send at optimal times (Tuesday-Thursday, 10 AM - 2 PM)

  • Offer small incentives for completion

  • Use clear, friendly language
  • Question Design Tips


  • Ask one thing at a time

  • Use simple, conversational language

  • Avoid leading questions

  • Include both rating and open-text questions
  • Follow-up Actions


  • Respond to negative feedback within 24 hours

  • Thank customers for positive reviews

  • Use insights to improve products/services

  • Share results with your team
  • Troubleshooting Common Issues

    Survey Not Sending?

  • Check your Shopify integration status

  • Verify email sending domain setup

  • Confirm survey is set to "Active"
  • Low Response Rates?

  • Try different subject lines

  • Adjust sending timing

  • Shorten your survey

  • Add incentives
  • Data Not Appearing?

  • Check your webhook configuration

  • Verify Shopify order statuses

  • Contact support if issues persist
  • Next Steps

    Once your first survey is running successfully:
    1. Set up additional survey types (NPS, CSAT, etc.)
    2. Create customer segments for targeted surveys
    3. Build automated workflows
    4. Explore advanced analytics features

    Video Tutorial

    Watch our step-by-step video guide:

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    Need Help?

  • **Live Chat**: Available 9 AM - 5 PM EST

  • **Email Support**: support@trackfeedbacks.com

  • **Video Calls**: Schedule a free 30-minute setup session

  • **Community**: Join our user community for tips and best practices
  • Congratulations! You've successfully set up your first post-purchase survey. Start collecting valuable customer insights today.

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