A feedback survey captures what users like, hate, and need next. This template helps you craft questions and place them effectively.
What you'll get:
- A website feedback survey template
- A curated list of feedback questions
- Timing and placement best practices
Use the sections below as building blocks; keep what you need and delete the rest.
Use survey insights to inform the usability testing template.
References for this guide are listed at the end.
What is a website feedback survey?
A website survey is a set of questions shown to visitors to collect quantitative and qualitative feedback about their experience. It can be embedded on pages, shown as a popup, or triggered by exit intent.
When to use a website feedback survey
Surveys are useful when you want to:
- Understand why visitors came to your site
- Identify friction in navigation or content
- Improve design and usability based on real feedback
- Collect suggestions before a redesign
Best times and places to ask
Well-timed surveys get better answers.
Timing
- Right after a task is completed
- At exit intent
- After a set number of page views or sessions
Placement
- High-impact pages (pricing, checkout, signup)
- In-flow surveys inside key steps
- Persistent feedback buttons
Website feedback survey questions (by category)
Use these question sets based on the insight you need.
1. Goal and intent
- What were you hoping to accomplish today?
- Did you find what you were looking for?
- If not, what did you do next?
2. Navigation and usability
- How easy was it to navigate our website?
- Were any parts of the site confusing or unclear?
- Did you encounter any broken links or errors?
3. Content clarity
- How easy was it to understand the information?
- Was any information missing or hard to find?
- How useful was this page to you?
4. Visual design
- How visually appealing is our website?
- Are the fonts and colors comfortable to read?
- Does the design reflect our brand?
5. Performance and mobile
- How satisfied are you with page loading speed?
- How well does the site work on your device?
- Did you have trouble using any interactive elements?
6. Satisfaction and recommendation
- Overall, how well does our website meet your needs?
- How likely are you to recommend our website?
- What should we improve first?
Website feedback survey template (copy/paste)
Use this short template for a general website audit.
Survey intro
"Thanks for visiting. Your feedback helps us improve the site."
Core questions
- What brought you to our website today?
- Did you find what you were looking for? (Yes/No)
- How easy was it to find the information you needed? (1-5)
- How visually appealing is the website? (1-5)
- What could we improve most?
Short survey version (exit intent)
If you need a lightweight survey for exit intent:
- What were you hoping to find?
- Did you find it? (Yes/No)
- What stopped you from continuing?
Tips for higher response rates
- Keep surveys under 2 minutes
- Ask only what you will act on
- Avoid jargon and internal terms
- Use one open-ended question at the end
FAQ
How long should a website feedback survey be?
Short surveys perform best. Start with 3 to 6 questions and expand only if needed.
Can I reuse the same survey across pages?
You can reuse the core questions, but add 1 to 2 page-specific questions for better insights.
Are templates customizable?
Yes. Survey templates are designed to be edited so they fit your brand and goals.
References
- SurveyMonkey — Website Feedback Survey Template
- ConvertFlow — Website Survey Examples Templates
- Lyssna — Website Feedback Survey
- SurveySparrow — Website Feedback Survey Questions
- Sogolytics — Website Feedback Survey