Surveys triggered at the right moment get 3x higher response rates
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NPS & CSAT Surveys
Learn when to trigger Net Promoter surveys and customer satisfaction survey templates, how to design effective NPS questionnaires, and best practices for maximum response rates.
Your NPS & CSAT Journey
When to Trigger NPS vs CSAT Surveys
The moment you ask for feedback dramatically impacts response rates and data quality. Here's when to use each customer feedback survey for optimal results.
📊 Net Promoter Score Survey Triggers
After Initial Value Realization (30-90 days)
Wait until users have experienced meaningful value from your product. For most SaaS, this is 30-90 days after signup.
Example: "You've been using [Product] for 60 days. How likely are you to recommend us to a colleague?"
Quarterly Check-ins (Active Users Only)
Survey active customers every 3-6 months to track sentiment changes over time.
Trigger condition: User has logged in at least 10 times in the last 30 days + hasn't been surveyed in 90 days
After Major Milestones
Trigger after customers achieve significant goals or complete key workflows.
Examples: Completed onboarding, reached 100 users, published first campaign, hit 1-year anniversary
Before Contract Renewal
Survey 30-60 days before renewal to identify at-risk customers and address concerns.
Pro tip: Low NPS scores here are early warning signals for churn
⭐ Customer Satisfaction Survey Triggers
After Support Interactions
Immediately after a support ticket is closed or chat conversation ends.
Question: "How satisfied were you with the support you received today?"
After Feature Usage
Right after a user completes a key workflow or uses a new feature for the first time.
Example: "How satisfied are you with [Feature Name]?" (shown after completing the workflow)
After Onboarding Completion
When users complete your onboarding flow or tutorial.
Question: "How satisfied were you with the onboarding experience?"
After New Feature Launches
When testing a new feature or major product update with early adopters.
Timing: After they've used the new feature 3-5 times
After Purchase/Upgrade
After completing a purchase, subscription upgrade, or checkout process.
Question: "How satisfied were you with the checkout experience?"
Survey Design Best Practices
Keep It Short & Simple
NPS and CSAT should be 1-2 questions max. Ask the rating, then one follow-up: "Why did you give this score?"
Response rates drop 50% for each additional question beyond the core metric.
Use Clear, Specific Language
Be specific about what you're asking. Instead of "rate our product," say "rate your onboarding experience."
Bad: "How was everything?"
Good: "How satisfied were you with our checkout process?"
Always Include "Why?"
The qualitative follow-up is often more valuable than the score itself. Make it optional to not hurt response rates.
Follow-up: "What's the main reason for your score?" (optional)
Make It Mobile-Friendly
50%+ of responses come from mobile. Use large tap targets and keep text minimal.
Tip: Use number buttons or emoji-based scales for easier mobile interaction
Prevent Survey Fatigue
Never show the same user multiple surveys in a short time. Set minimum intervals between surveys.
Rule: Minimum 30 days between NPS surveys, 7 days between CSAT surveys for the same user
Segment & Personalize
Personalize surveys based on user attributes. Different segments may need different questions.
Example: Ask power users about advanced features, new users about onboarding
How to Maximize Response Rates
⚡ Perfect Timing
Show surveys immediately after a positive interaction or milestone achievement when emotions are high.
🎯 In-Product Delivery
In-app surveys get 3-5x higher response rates than email surveys. Capture users while they're engaged.
✍️ Clear Value Exchange
Tell users why their feedback matters: "Help us improve [Feature]" or "Your feedback shapes our roadmap."
👤 Segment by Engagement
Only survey active, engaged users. Users who haven't used your product recently won't give quality feedback.
🔔 Non-Intrusive Design
Use slide-in widgets or modals that don't disrupt the user's workflow. Always allow easy dismissal.
📧 Send Follow-Up Reminders
For email-based surveys, send one reminder after 3-5 days to non-responders (but only one!).
Implementing with Mapster
Choose Your Template
Select from pre-built NPS or CSAT survey templates, customized for your industry and use case.
Set Trigger Conditions
Define when surveys appear based on user behavior, time since signup, feature usage, or custom events.
Configure Audience Segments
Target specific user segments by plan type, location, tenure, usage frequency, or any custom attribute.
Install & Launch
Add our lightweight script to your site (takes 5 minutes), then activate your surveys with one click.
Analyze Results in Real-Time
View responses, segment by attributes, spot trends, and export data—all from your dashboard.
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