Feature of the Month: Data Lists & Matrix-Spreadsheets

This month’s feature that I’d like to highlight is the recent enhancements to two of our question types: data list and matrix-spreadsheet. Data list drop-down: Now survey authors have the option to provide a list of choices in the format of a drop-down data list allowing respondents to choose the...read more

Taking a Random Walk

It has been said many times that randomness is next to godliness in the world of experimental design. I would extend this thinking to the structured world of survey research as well. In this post we will look at two methods for incorporating randomness into your online survey design. Cvent offers...read more

Tasty Satisfaction Treats: Feedback Tips for Restaurateurs

If there were one industry that could truly benefit from consumer insight research, it is the restaurant industry. Granted there are the giants of the industry, e.g. McDonalds or Chik-fil-A, that have teams dedicated to dissecting every aspect of the customer experience, but the biggest gains can...read more

Make a Survey That Stands Out From the Crowd

According to a recent Business Insider article, “American adults are invited to take surveys 7 billion times each year, with 24% of respondents indicating they were asked to take part in more surveys this year than in previous years.”Customer surveys are an excellent tool to gauge satisfaction and...read more

7 Steps for Gathering Customer Testimonials

A customer testimonial is a great way to gather feedback that you can share with others, whether they are current customers or prospects. The idea is to share happy customers’ experiences and praises, ultimately influencing others. Social networking and word of mouth are so important today, that...read more

20 Most Popular Posts of 2012

While we highlight the most popular posts from a given month in our newsletter, one of my favorite activities is to look back and see what posts were the most popular overall each year. Keeping with tradition, here's a look back across the 20 most popular posts of 2012!   Customer Loyalty Month: 25...read more

A Journey Down Customer Decision Lane

I recently posted a blog about the new social media feature we added to our web survey tool. This week, I came across a great infographic that supports and proves why having social media integration is so essential. These numbers illustrate the value and importance social media integration brings to...read more

Are Companies Paying Attention to Customer Experience and Loyalty?

Recent statistics once again reinforce that customers are looking for exceptional customer service, and if they don’t find it one place, they will look elsewhere—customers have the power. According to research by Oracle in their 2012 CX Index Report ‘Why customer satisfaction is no longer good...read more

New Release Feature: Quotas

Have you had a chance to check out the new features that debuted with the web survey new release last month? If not, make sure you do the next time you log in. Or, if you’re new to Cvent, visit our calendar to see a demo that will walk you through the inner-workings of the tool.  In the meantime, we...read more

New Release: An Updated Look at Social Media

With the fall came the web survey new release, and there are many new updates and features to the software that will make your survey even better. One of the most exciting features is the Social Media Sharing addition which allows you, the survey author, to share the survey on social media sites in...read more
The Rise of the Smart Phone: Are you Leverging Mobile? 10 Tips for Mobile-Friendly Survey Creation