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> Generate a shareable link that anyone can use to participate in your study. Perfect for always-on feedback collection and social sharing.

# Share a Study Link

Generate a shareable link that anyone can use to participate in your study. Perfect for always-on feedback collection and social sharing.

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## When to Use a Study Link

Study links are ideal for:

* **Always-on feedback:** Let customers reach you whenever they have something to share
* **Social media distribution:** Share on Twitter, LinkedIn, or community forums
* **Email newsletters:** Include in regular customer communications
* **Website placement:** Add a permanent "Share Feedback" link
* **Customer communities:** Post in Slack channels, Discord, or forums
* **QR codes:** Print on receipts, packaging, or in-store displays

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## How to Copy Your Study Link

From your Study Dashboard:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Actions menu">
    Navigate to the **Invites** tab and click **Actions**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Copy Study Link">
    Click **Copy Study Link** from the dropdown
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use the link">
    The link is copied to your clipboard—paste it anywhere you want to share
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Link Characteristics

### Universal Access

* Anyone with the link can participate
* No email address required
* No account creation needed
* Works on any device with a browser

### Unlimited Uses

* The same link can be used by unlimited participants
* Each participant gets a unique session
* All responses are tracked separately

### Persistent

* Links remain active as long as the study is live
* No expiration date by default
* Can be deactivated by deleting or pausing the study

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## Use Case Examples

### Social Media Profile

Add your study link to your social media bio to collect ongoing brand feedback:

> "We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts: \[study link]"

**Benefits:**

* Always available for customers who want to share
* Passive feedback collection
* Shows customers you value their input

### Newsletter Footer

Include in your regular email communications:

> "Have feedback about your recent experience? Talk to us here: \[study link]"

**Benefits:**

* Reaches engaged customers
* Low-friction participation
* Complements transactional communications

### Post-Support Follow-Up

Share after customer support interactions:

> "Thanks for contacting support! We'd love to learn more about your experience: \[study link]"

**Benefits:**

* Captures experience while fresh
* Identifies support improvement opportunities
* Shows commitment to customer experience

### Community Channels

Post in customer communities (Slack, Discord, forums):

> "We're researching how to improve \[feature]. If you have 10 minutes, we'd love to hear your perspective: \[study link]"

**Benefits:**

* Reaches engaged power users
* Community members often provide detailed feedback
* Can target specific topics or features

### QR Code Distribution

Convert your link to a QR code for physical distribution:

* Receipts and invoices
* Product packaging
* In-store displays
* Event materials
* Business cards

**Benefits:**

* Bridges physical and digital
* Easy mobile access
* Works for retail and in-person contexts

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## Link vs. Direct Invites

| Factor            | Study Link                          | Direct Invites            |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **Tracking**      | Anonymous unless they provide email | Tied to specific email    |
| **Targeting**     | Anyone who has the link             | Specific individuals      |
| **Response rate** | Lower (self-selecting)              | Higher (invited directly) |
| **Reach**         | Unlimited                           | Limited to your list      |
| **Control**       | Less control over who participates  | Full control              |

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## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Set context when sharing">
    Always include context about what you're researching and how long it takes. Participants are more likely to engage when they understand the purpose.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use for always-on listening">
    Study links are perfect for ongoing feedback channels. Add to your website, social profiles, and regular communications.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Combine with other methods">
    Use links for broad reach, but supplement with direct invites for targeted feedback from specific customers.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Monitor response quality">
    Since anyone can access the link, monitor for quality. Self-selecting participants may differ from your typical customer base.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Refresh periodically">
    For ongoing research, consider creating new studies periodically to keep questions relevant and prevent participant fatigue.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Tracking Link Participants

Participants who use the study link appear in your Invites tab with:

* Their email (if provided during the interview)
* Invite Status: "N/A" (no email invitation sent)
* Call Status: When they completed the interview

To track where participants came from, consider:

* Creating separate studies for different channels
* Asking a channel identification question in your research plan
* Using UTM parameters if your landing page supports them

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## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I create different links for different channels?">
    Currently, each study has one link. To track channels separately, create separate studies for each channel.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I limit who can use the link?">
    No. Study links are open to anyone. For controlled access, use direct invites instead.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will I know where participants came from?">
    Not automatically. Consider adding a question to your research plan asking how they found the study.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I deactivate the link?">
    You can stop the study or delete it to deactivate the link. There's no way to deactivate the link while keeping the study active.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do link participants count against my response limits?">
    Yes. All responses count toward your plan limits regardless of how participants were invited.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use the link for QR codes?">
    Yes. Simply convert the URL to a QR code using any QR code generator.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>