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"