How to Best Utilize Google Forms

We’re all about proactive business technology support, which means we’re always on the lookout for tools that help you work smarter, not harder. 

Listed below is a step-by-step guide to creating your first Google Form:

What is Google Forms?

Google Forms is a versatile tool that permits you to easily create online surveys, quizzes, and forms. Think of it as your digital clipboard, ready to collect any information you need, from simple text answers to file uploads. It’s all stored neatly in a Google Sheet for easy analysis.

How to Use Google Forms

1. Create a New Form: You can start a new form in a few different ways. The easiest is to simply go to forms.google.com and click on the "Blank" option. You can also create a form directly from Google Sheets or Google Drive.
   
   
2. Edit and Format: This is where the magic happens. You can add a variety of question types, including multiple-choice, short-answer, checkboxes, and dropdowns. You can also add images and videos to make your form more engaging. If you’re a stickler for branding, you can even customize the colors and fonts to match your company’s style.
   
   
3. Send it Out: Once your form is looking spiffy, it’s time to send it out to the world. You can share it via email, a direct link, or even embed it on your website.
   
   
4. Analyze the Responses: As people fill out your form, their responses will be automatically collected and organized. You can view a summary of the responses, complete with charts and graphs, or open them in Google Sheets for a more in-depth analysis.

When it comes to collecting information, whether it’s for a company-wide survey, a customer feedback form, or even just a fun office poll, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Google Forms is a fantastic, free tool that can do all that and more.

There are Fun Ways to Utilize Google Forms, Too!

Google Forms isn’t just for boring surveys. Here are a few creative ways you can utilize it:

• Office Potluck Sign-up: Find out who’s bringing what to the next company potluck. No more duplicate dishes!
• Customer Feedback: Get valuable feedback from your customers to improve your products and services.
• Quizzes and Trivia: Create fun quizzes to test your team’s knowledge or just for a bit of friendly competition.
• Event RSVPs: Easily collect RSVPs for your next company event.

The possibilities are effectively endless, so the next time you need to gather information, don’t stress. Just remember your friendly neighborhood Google Forms!

At Macro Systems, we’re passionate about helping businesses use technology to their advantage. If you’re interested in learning more about how we can help you with your IT management, cybersecurity, and AI needs, give us a call at 703-359-9211. We’re always happy to chat.