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A feedback form is a way in which customer feedback is obtained. Feedback forms help in improving products or services, and even the fundamental understanding of the business users. It is considered one of the most efficient and economical methods of understanding customers and measuring customer satisfaction.

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Techopedia Explains Feedback Form

Feedback forms are one of the most effective modes of communication between customers and businesses. The customer can provide the the business with their experiences, requirements or suggestions. Different feedback forms are available for reaching out to customers. HTML feedback forms are easier to design and construct with the help of software tools. If more security is required, feedback forms can be constructed from CSS/PHP. Feedback forms are easy to build into most websites, as they do not require complex data or error handling.

Good feedback forms need to be user friendly and with a simple design. Usability and visual appeal are important factors when it comes to the feedback form. One of the common features of feedback forms is the white space for writing or “free text box.” Other best practices for feedback forms involve keeping the language simple and consistent. In some cases, feedback forms also have consistent rating scales as well.

There are many benefits associated with feedback forms. First of all, they help in creating a customer-focused culture and help the business improve its processes and products. Another important advantage is in rewarding and reinforcing employee behaviors. It helps to measure the impact of business decisions, improvements and investments, and also helps the management to focus on the right things for the business.

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Margaret is an award-winning technical writer and teacher known for her ability to explain complex technical subjects to a non-technical business audience. Over the past twenty years, her IT definitions have been published by Que in an encyclopedia of technology terms and cited in articles by the New York Times, Time Magazine, USA Today, ZDNet, PC Magazine, and Discovery Magazine. She joined Techopedia in 2011. Margaret's idea of a fun day is helping IT and business professionals learn to speak each other’s highly specialized languages.