Survey · Marketing

Social media survey template

Starts with the platforms people actually use, then splits: people who already follow you say why and how useful your posts are, and people who don't say what has kept them away. Everyone then ranks formats, picks topics and names what makes them unfollow an account.

12 questions~4 min to answer1 branch
social media surveyaudience researchcontent preferencessocial media questionnairecontent strategy
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Every question, and where it leads

The conversation

What a respondent is asked, in order.

We're planning what to post next and would rather ask than guess. Two or three minutes, and every answer shapes what you'll see from us.

1

Which of these do you use at least once a week?

Multi select · required
2

How often do you scroll through social media on a typical day?

Single select · required
3

Do you follow us on any of those platforms?

Single select · requiredsplits the flow
4

What made you follow us?

Multi select · optionalif follows us is Yes
5

How useful are our posts to you?

Rating · requiredif follows us is Yes
6

What's the main reason you haven't followed us?

Single select · optionalif follows us is No
7

Rank these formats, most useful to you first.

Ranking · requiredif follows us is I'm not sure
8

Which topics would you like to see more of?

Multi select · required
9

What makes you mute or unfollow a brand?

Multi select · optional
10

How often would you like to see a post from us?

Single select · required
11

Is there a question you'd like us to answer in a post?

Long text · optional
12

Which age group are you in?

Dropdown · optional

Ends with

Thanks, that's really helpful 🙌

The flow

Where each answer leads. Every route here is editable once the form is yours.

A labelled route is taken only by answers matching the label

What this template uses

  • Multi select
  • Single select
  • Rating
  • Ranking
  • Long text
  • Dropdown
  • 3 branches

Questions to consider

  • Which platforms are you actually willing to post on every week, and should the list only include those?
  • Are you surveying current followers, customers who don't follow you, or both?
  • Which topics are you able to cover well, so you don't list ones you can't deliver?
  • Do you need the age question at all, or will platform and topic answers tell you enough?

How to use the responses

Compare what followers ranked with what your posts already are: if short videos top the ranking and you mostly post photos, that's the first test to run. Read the non-follower reasons separately, since "I didn't know you were there" is a promotion problem while "not relevant" is a content problem. Then check stated preferences against your real engagement over the next month before you commit to a new plan.

How to customize and share it

  1. 1Trim the platform list to the channels your audience and your team can realistically cover.
  2. 2Rewrite the topic options around what you sell or teach, and keep an Other option so people can add their own.
  3. 3Share the link in your newsletter, on your website and in a post on each channel, so you hear from non-followers too.

Frequently asked questions

What questions should a social media survey ask?

Which platforms people use, how often, which formats and topics help them, and what makes them unfollow. Asking followers and non-followers different follow-ups tells you both what to post and why people aren't finding you.

How do I get people to take a social media survey?

Post the link on each platform you use and in your email list, and say what you'll change based on the answers. A short, conversational survey like this one is easier to finish on a phone.

Should I ask about every social platform?

No. List the ones your audience is likely to use and add an Other option for anything you missed.

Can I change the questions in this template?

Yes. Use this template copies it into your account, where you can edit every question and option, then share it as a link or embed it on your site.

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