How to Use SurveyMonkey for RSVP

Quick summary

SurveyMonkey lets you create a custom RSVP survey from scratch by adding multiple choice questions, collecting contact details, applying a branded theme, and distributing it via the Collect Responses tab. This step-by-step workflow covers everything from naming your survey to previewing and sending it to invitees.

Steps

1. Log in to your SurveyMonkey account and click Create Survey.
2. Choose Start from scratch to begin a blank survey.
3. In the Design Survey tab, click Edit next to the survey title.
4. Name your survey and click Save.
5. Click Build from the right side menu.
6. Choose Text and click Add to insert a question element.
7. Add a simple introduction message to your survey.
8. Click the + Next Question button to add a new question.
9. Use a Multiple Choice question to ask whether the invitee will attend the event.
10. Click Save to save the question.
11. Add a follow-up question by clicking the +Next Question button.
12. Go to Build and select options for email address, phone, and address to add them to your RSVP survey.
13. Collect necessary contact details like phone numbers or emails.
14. Click Save to apply all changes to your survey.
15. Open the Style menu from the right toolbar to choose a theme with colors and images matching your event.
16. Click your preferred theme and it will be automatically applied to your survey.
17. Click Preview survey to test how your survey looks and works from a respondent's point of view.
18. Click Continue to send your survey using the options from the Collect Responses tab.