QR Codes for Collecting Surveys

Collecting surveys or feedback? QR codes make it instant.

Getting feedback is easy when it's easy for customers to leave it. QR codes can help — but make sure you check out these best practices.
Collecting surveys
Rapid connection to digital destinations
Typing in a URL takes time and thought. Scanning a QR code does not. “Quick response” codes reduce the barrier between attention and action, resulting in more surveys and reviews.
Rapid connection to digital destinations
Passive placements mean more engagement
QR codes can be placed on any surface, including posters, receipts, TV spots, tables, and more. Use a QR code with a clear CTA to get more engagement.
Passive placements mean more engagement
Get more reviews
Many people don’t leave reviews because they are never asked. A QR code placed on a placard or a receipt with a clear CTA is an effective way to gather more reviews.
Get more reviews

Best practices for collecting surveys with QR codes

Getting feedback is easy when it's easy for customers to leave it. QR codes can help — but make sure you check out these best practices.
Connect to a Flowpage
A Flowpage is a mobile landing page where you can link to review sites like Google and Facebook in one place.
Design your QR code
What if you could design a QR code that fits the aesthetic of your brand? Work with Flowcode’s designers to create a code that represents you and your goals.
CTAs help educate
"Calls to action" tell people what to do. Say things like “take our survey” or “leave a review” to tell people what to do next.
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Sellers: place QR on packaging to drive product growth

Harnessing online tools even for physical goods are a great tool to gather customer feedback and reviews. Placing a QR code on product packaging , customers can easily access a survey, customer feedback form, or poll from anywhere and any device. This provides your business with valuable information regarding customer satisfaction, product re-stocks or developments, and feedback on your services. For example, a survey QR code or Survey Monkey can be integrated on product packaging QR code to quickly gather customer reviews. Additionally, you can place a QR code for Google Reviews, Yelp, or other review platforms to encourage customers to leave reviews and boost your visibility online. Working with Flowcode is a simple, cost-effective method to collect customer data, whether you’re a large clothing retailer, a small home goods seller, or a take-out restaurant. Get the most out of your packaging when you create an interactive experience and learn directly from your customers preferences.

Service providers: use QR to build your online reputation in seconds

As a freelancer and service provider, it can be hard to gather several high quality reviews. After you’ve finished your job, people often forget to engage with your platform and provide you with meaningful reviews. Anyone from a a TaskRabbit, to a photographer to a masseuse can benefit greatly from a streamlined reviewing process that increases reviews on a given platform. That’s now possible with QR codes. You can get reviews from your customers on a platform of your choice by making it easy for them to review your service. Requesting clients to scan a sticker that’s a QR code for reviews provides them an elegant but simple way to help you boost your business's reputation and attract more customers. With Flowcode, you can generate a QR code to link to a survey on platforms like Survey Monkey, or to link directly to Yelp or Google Reviews. We even make the process a step easier with Flowtag , a pre-generated dynamic QR sticker that lets you guide users to your preferred platform in seconds.

Storefronts and experiences: harness QR to gather reviews and feedback instantly

QR codes are an incredibly effective way to generate reviews for any vacation stay or guided experience. Any hospitality establishment , guided experience, or even AirBnBs can utilize QR code reviews around your space for guests to passively engage with – on walls, receipts, or table tents, and more. Drive more customers to survey platforms like Survey Monkey, Google Reviews, and Yelp when you actively prompt guests and make the process effortless. In just a couple clicks, they can fill out forms or leave a brief review about their experience. Leveraging QR codes for reviews ensures that customers can frictionlessly access the review platform of your choice. This can be hugely beneficial for businesses, allowing them to continuously improve your customer’s experiences and attract new customers. Flowcode makes this easier than ever with an integrated platform. With us, you can design, print, and iterate all in one.

Key features you get with Flowcode

Features and analytics to help you get more downloads.
Unlimited Scans
Your Flowcode QR codes have no scan limits and never expire.
Create a Custom Code
From colors to logos, create a code built for your brand.
Advanced Analytics
Gather robust first party data that unlocks insights about brand new offline customers.
FAQs for collecting surveys with QR codes
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Are QR codes good for surveys?

Yes! QR codes Yes, QR codes are good for surveys. By prominently posting the QR code for participants to see, they can quickly be directed to the site without difficulty. Here are some use cases where QR codes are good for surveys:

  1. QR codes can be printed and distributed quickly, allowing survey takers to easily scan the code and access the survey. 
  2. QR codes can be placed in specific locations or events and survey takers can quickly scan the code to access the survey and provide their feedback. 
  3. QR codes can be placed on promotional materials, such as flyers, posters, and other print materials, to quickly and easily provide people with a link to the survey. 
  4. QR codes can be placed in business locations or on products and customers can quickly scan the code and provide feedback.

are great for easily bringing survey participants to the desired questionnaire. By prominently posting the QR code for participants to see, they can quickly be directed to the site without difficulty.

Can you have a QR code within a survey?

Yes, you can have a QR code within a survey. Utilizing QR codes in surveys can provide an easy way for survey respondents to quickly access more information or complete a task. Here are some ways to use QR codes within surveys:

  1. QR codes in a survey can be used to link to a website, open an email, or launch another survey. 
  2. Using QR codes within a survey can also help to easily track responses and completion rates. 
  3.  By including QR codes within a survey, respondents can quickly scan the code to access additional survey content or be directed to an external resource. 
  4. QR codes in surveys can also provide a more visual approach to completing a survey, which can help increase engagement and response rates. 
  5. QR codes within surveys can link to the products or services you are surveying, leading to more sales.
How do I create a QR code for a survey?

It’s simple to create a QR code for a survey. Just follow these steps:

  1. Choose a QR code plan. Free may suffice for a survey however, if you want more advanced analytics, CRM integration, and more robust designs, a paid plan may be the way to go.
  2. Go to the QR code generator, like Flowcode’s.
  3. Select the QR code color
  4. Choose its shape
  5. Modify the internal dot matrix pattern
  6. Link your survey.
  7. .Insert your logo or another photo into the QR code
  8. Make sure to have a clear call to action stated so people know it’s for a survey.
  9. Offer incentives for completing the survey
  10. Track and monitor the survey results and use it to inform later decisions

I want to distribute more polls and surveys, can QR codes help?

QR codes can help to distribute more polls and surveys. Here are some ways they can help:

  1. QR codes can be used to quickly and easily share survey links with large groups of people by placing them in strategic online and offline places.
  2. QR codes can be printed on promotional materials or flyers, allowing people to quickly scan the code and access the survey. 
  3. QR codes can be used to link to survey forms or websites hosted on cloud services, ensuring that the survey content is always up-to-date. 
  4. QR codes can be used to track responses to surveys, allowing you to measure the effectiveness of your survey distribution methods.