<p>Creating an effective audience survey is essential for understanding what your listeners want and how to enhance their experience. </p><p>This episode dives into the crucial steps for crafting survey questions that engage your audience and encourage participation. Dave Jackson emphasizes the importance of knowing your audience and keeping surveys concise, ideally under ten questions, to boost completion rates. </p><p>He also discusses strategies for increasing responses, such as using incentives and clear communication about the benefits of participating. By the end, you'll have actionable insights to help you design a survey that not only gathers valuable feedback but also strengthens your relationship with your listeners.</p><h2>Takeaways:</h2><ul><li> Begin your survey with a concise opening paragraph explaining how respondents will benefit. </li><li> Keep your survey short, ideally under 10 questions for higher completion rates. </li><li> Incentives can increase survey participation but ensure they don’t skew honest feedback. </li><li> Use relevant questions that engage your audience and avoid demographic questions at the start. </li><li> Incorporate a progress bar to inform participants how far along they are in the survey. </li><li> Make sure to remind your audience about the survey to boost responses regularly. </li></ul><br/><h2>Links referenced in this episode:</h2><ul><li><a href="https://schoolofpodcasting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">schoolofpodcasting.com</a></li><li><a href="https://schoolofpodcasting.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">schoolofpodcasting.com/contact</a></li><li><a href="https://schoolofpodcasting.com/survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>schoolofpodcasting.com/survey</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://podpage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podpage.com</a></li><li><a href="https://schoolofpodcasting.com/962" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">schoolofpodcasting.com/962</a></li><li><a href="https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/961" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">schoolofpodcasting.com/961</a> (last week)</li><li> <a href="https://pointerpro.com/blog/improve-survey-response-rate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pointer Pro</a> </li><li> <a href="https://survicate.com/blog/survey-response-rate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Survicate</a> </li><li> <a href="https://www.edisonresearch.com/edison-announces-listener-survey-template-for-podcasters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edison Research Listener Survey Template</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.podpage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PodPage.com</a> </li><li> <a href="https://forms.google.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Forms </a></li><li><a href="https://supportthisshow.com/jotform" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Jotform </a></li><li> <a href="https://tally.so/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tally</a> </li><li><a href="https://geni.us/tomwebsterbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Audience is Listening</strong></a> Book by Tom Webster</li></ul><br/><h2>Join the School of Podcasting</h2><p>Are you looking to start your own podcast but don't know where to begin? Look no further than the School of Podcasting. Our comprehensive online courses and one-on-one coaching will teach you everything you need to know, from equipment and editing to marketing and monetization. With our proven methods and expert instructors, you'll create high-quality, engaging content quickly. Say goodbye to the frustration and uncertainty, and hello to a successful podcasting career with the <a href="https://learn.schoolofpodcasting.com/?utm_source=SOP&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=962" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>School of Podcasting</strong></a>.</p><h2>No Surveys For You?</h2><p>If you're a person who has never done an audience survey, and don't plan on any in the future, I'd love to understand why (I'm always interested in different points of view). <a href="https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I'd love to hear why.</a></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>What Is Your Favorite Podcast in 2024 and WHY?</strong></p><p>If you could only pick ONE show as "Your favorite in 2024" Here is what I need:
The name of the show. The website address. A little bit about it, and then go AS LONG AS YOU WANT as to WHY it is your favorite. Then tell us your show's name, the website address, and a little bit about it (so I can add you to the show notes).</p><p><a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/qotm">Question of the Month</a></p><p><strong>Live Appearances</strong></p><p>I love nothing more than meeting you at events. To see my schedule, see www.schoolofpdcasting.com/were to have me speak at your event (on and offline) see www.schoolofpodcasting.com/contact</p><p><a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/where">Where Will I Be?</a></p>

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