Create surveys from scratch with full control over every aspect using Revuloop's manual builder.
Getting Started
Accessing the Manual Builder
- Click "Create New Survey"
- Select "Manual Builder"
- Start with survey basics
- Add questions one by one
- Customize and preview
Builder Interface
- Left Panel: Question types and tools
- Center Panel: Survey preview
- Right Panel: Properties and settings
- Top Bar: Save, preview, and publish options
Survey Basics
Survey Information
- Title: Clear, descriptive survey name
- Description: Brief explanation of purpose
- Welcome Message: Greeting for respondents
- Thank You Message: Closing message
Survey Settings
- Visibility: Public, private, or password-protected
- Response Limits: Maximum number of responses
- Time Restrictions: Start and end dates
- Multiple Responses: Allow or prevent repeat submissions
Question Types
Revuloop supports 16+ question types organized into four categories:
Basic Input
Short Text - Brief responses (names, single-word answers). Settings: placeholder, validation rules, character limits.
Long Text - Detailed responses (feedback, open-ended questions). Settings: min/max length, auto-expand.
Multiple Choice - Single selection from options. Settings: add/remove options, randomize, "Other" option.
Checkboxes - Multiple selections. Settings: min/max selections, select all, randomize.
Dropdown - Select from a clean dropdown list. Great for long option lists like countries or categories.
Advanced Input
Checkboxes with Text - Checkboxes with a free-text "Other" field for custom responses.
Rating Scale - Star rating (1-10). For satisfaction, quality assessments, and recommendations.
Linear Scale - Numeric scale with labels. For agreement (1-7), satisfaction (1-10) scales.
Slider - Drag a handle along a continuous range. For budgets, percentages, or estimates.
Ranking - Drag-and-drop ordering for priority/preference ranking.
Matrix/Grid - Multiple questions with the same response options for batch evaluations.
NPS (Net Promoter Score) - Industry-standard 0-10 scale with automatic Detractor/Passive/Promoter classification.
Contact Input
Number - Numeric-only input with min/max validation.
Email - Email address with built-in format validation.
Phone - Phone number with international format support.
Date - Date picker with calendar widget and range constraints.
Website - URL collection with format validation.
Media
Image Block - Add images between questions for visual context, instructions, or branding.
Advanced Features
Question Logic
- Skip Logic: Route based on answers
- Show/Hide: Conditional question display
- Branching: Create different paths
- Validation: Custom rules and messages
Scoring
- Point Values: Assign points to answer options (Settings tab > Scoring & Results)
- Score Outcomes: Define percentage bands with result titles and descriptions
- Graded Results: Respondents see their score, outcome, and per-answer feedback at completion
- Path-Aware: Works fairly with skip logic; see the Survey Scoring article
Piping
- Text Piping: Insert previous answers
- Dynamic Content: Personalized questions
- Conditional Text: Show based on responses
- Variable Insertion: Use collected data
Randomization
- Question Order: Randomize sequence
- Response Options: Shuffle choices
- Block Randomization: Randomize sections
- Balanced Presentation: Even distribution
Survey Sections
Organizing Content
- Introduction: Welcome and instructions
- Main Content: Core questions
- Demographics: Background information
- Conclusion: Thank you and next steps
Section Management
- Add Sections: Organize related questions
- Section Titles: Clear navigation
- Progress Indicators: Show completion
- Section Logic: Conditional sections
Customization Options
Visual Design
- Themes: Pre-built color schemes
- Custom Colors: Brand-specific colors
- Fonts: Typography selection
- Layout: Responsive design options
Branding
- Logo Upload: Custom logo placement
- Header Images: Background images
- Color Scheme: Brand colors
- Custom CSS: Advanced styling (PRO+)
Mobile Optimization
- Responsive Design: Auto-adapts to screen size
- Touch-Friendly: Optimized for mobile interaction
- Fast Loading: Optimized performance
- Offline Capability: Works without internet
Preview and Testing
Preview Options
- Desktop Preview: Full-screen preview
- Mobile Preview: Responsive view
- Logic Testing: Test conditional flow
- Performance Check: Load time analysis
Test Responses
- Test Mode: Generate sample responses
- Logic Validation: Verify skip patterns
- Data Export: Check export formats
- User Experience: Test completion flow
Publishing Your Survey
Pre-Launch Checklist
- [ ] All questions tested
- [ ] Logic flows verified
- [ ] Branding applied
- [ ] Mobile optimization checked
- [ ] Thank you page configured
Launch Options
- Immediate Launch: Go live instantly
- Scheduled Launch: Set future start date
- Soft Launch: Limited distribution first
- Phased Launch: Gradual rollout
Distribution Methods
- Direct Links: Shareable URLs
- Email Invites: Built-in email tool
- Social Media: Platform-specific sharing
- Website Embed: Embed code generation
- QR Codes: Printable codes
Best Practices
Question Design
- Clear Language: Simple, unambiguous
- Neutral Tone: Avoid leading questions
- Logical Flow: Intuitive progression
- Appropriate Length: Respect respondent time
Survey Structure
- Start Simple: Easy questions first
- Group Related: Organize by topic
- End Strong: Important questions near end
- Demographics Last: Background information at end
Response Optimization
- Progress Indicators: Show completion status
- Save and Continue: Allow breaks
- Multiple Devices: Cross-device compatibility
- Fast Loading: Optimize for speed
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Questions Not Saving: Check internet connection
- Logic Not Working: Verify condition setup
- Preview Problems: Clear browser cache
- Mobile Issues: Test on actual devices
Personalizing question text (merge tags)
Each question title and description supports merge tags: placeholders like `{{customer_name}}` that resolve to a per-recipient value at runtime. Click the `{ } Tag` button at the right edge of any title or description to declare or insert a tag. The live preview shows tags as soft pills so you can see what's personalized at a glance. See the Personalization (Merge Tags) article for the full guide.
The manual builder gives you complete control over your survey design. Take time to plan your survey structure and test thoroughly before launching.