Seeking Advice: Declining Survey Response Rates & Link Trust

AmandaGlynn · 2025-04-16T14:38:46+00:00

Hi everyone,I'm hoping to tap into the collective wisdom of this community regarding a challenge I'm facing with our customer experience program.We've noticed a drop in our survey response rates year-over-year, even though key factors like our target audience, survey length, timing, and incentives haven't significantly changed.One potential factor I'm considering is whether there's a growing general distrust among recipients about clicking on links in emails, perhaps due to increased awareness of phishing and security concerns. We're definitely not phishing, but it's possible people are becoming more cautious overall. @JamesScutt and I are curious to know: Are others experiencing similar declines in survey response rates? Do you suspect link distrust is playing a role? What strategies or alternative methods (beyond standard email links) have you found effective for boosting response rates? (e.g., Has anyone had success with vanity URLs, short links, QR codes in emails, embedding the first question, in-app surveys, timely pop-ups, or other approaches?)Any insights, experiences, or creative solutions you could share would be greatly appreciated!Thanks in advance,Amanda

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