Published Jun 18, 2025

How Did You Hear About Us? Options

A collection of multiple-choice survey options to help you understand how customers first discovered your business.

Standard Multiple Choice Options

  • Search engine (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.)
  • Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok)
  • Word of mouth/Friend or family recommendation
  • Online advertisement (banner ads, display ads)
  • Print advertisement (newspaper, magazine, flyers)
  • Radio or podcast advertisement
  • Television advertisement
  • Email marketing/newsletter
  • Direct mail
  • Trade show or event
  • Professional referral
  • Online review site (Yelp, Google Reviews, Trustpilot, etc.)
  • Blog or news article
  • Company website (found directly)
  • Existing customer (repeat business)
  • Other (please specify)

Industry-Specific Additions

B2B Companies

  • Industry publication or trade magazine
  • LinkedIn networking
  • Trade association or professional organization
  • Business partner referral
  • Cold outreach from sales team
  • Webinar or online event
  • Industry conference or networking event
  • Vendor or supplier recommendation

Local/Retail Businesses

  • Drove or walked by your location
  • Local newspaper or community publication
  • Community event or festival
  • Neighborhood app (Nextdoor, local Facebook groups)
  • Local radio station
  • Yellow Pages or local directory
  • Window display or storefront signage
  • Local business association

E-commerce/Online

  • Influencer recommendation
  • YouTube video or channel
  • Affiliate or partner website
  • Comparison shopping site (Amazon, eBay, etc.)
  • Product review website or blog
  • Retargeting advertisement
  • App store discovery
  • Marketplace listing

Healthcare/Professional Services

  • Doctor or healthcare provider referral
  • Insurance provider recommendation
  • Hospital or clinic referral
  • Professional association
  • Medical directory or website

Alternative Question Formats

  • "What first brought you to our company?"
  • "How did you discover our services?"
  • "What led you to choose us?"
  • "Through which channel did you first learn about us?"
  • "What was the primary source that influenced your decision to contact us?"

Helpful Follow-up Questions

  • If Search Engine: "What specific terms did you search for?"
  • If Social Media: "Which platform specifically?" (with sub-options)
  • If Word of Mouth: "What is your relationship to the person who referred you?"
  • If Advertisement: "Do you remember where you saw/heard the ad?"
  • If Other: "Please describe how you heard about us"
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Oliver WhitmanProduct Marketing Manager