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Diary Study Check-in — shared by the community

Clara D. shared this 9-question build with 3 conditional rules already wired up. Test it below, then take a copy.

A ready-to-use research & data collection form for small teams who need a reliable intake process: 9 questions, 2 pages, 3 conditional rules.

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Clara D. · Non-profit programme lead
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Live preview and test console

This is the real form. Answer it to test the 2 conditional rules — nothing is sent or stored.

Page 1 of 2Today's entry

Daily check-in

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1 question is hidden by conditional logic right now — change an answer above to reveal it.

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Who this template is for

Diary Study Check-in is built for small teams who need a reliable intake process who need to collect the same complete information from everyone.

  • Small teams who need a reliable intake process working in research & data collection.
  • Teams who need to collect the same complete information from everyone without writing code or paying for a custom build.
  • Anyone replacing chasing missing details over email with one structured record per enquiry.
  • Respondents are the people you send it to — the form asks them 9 questions across 2 screens.
  • Mobile-heavy audiences, thanks to the one-question-per-screen card layout.

Why this form is useful

It removes the cost of chasing missing details over email and turns each submission into a record your team can act on immediately.

  • 5 questions are required, so submissions arrive complete instead of needing a follow-up email.
  • It accepts a document or photo upload as evidence.
  • It pins the request to a specific date.
  • It measures sentiment on a numeric scale.
  • Conditional logic hides 3 questions until they are relevant — shorter forms convert better than long ones.
  • Splitting the form across 2 pages keeps each screen short and shows respondents how much is left.
  • Every response is stored, searchable and exportable, so nothing depends on one person's inbox.

How to use this template

From copy to live form is a few minutes of work, and every step is reversible.

  1. 1Press “Use this template” — a fresh copy of Diary Study Check-in lands in your workspace, ready to edit.
  2. 2Rename or delete any question, and change what is required. Nothing here is fixed.
  3. 3Open Notifications and add the email addresses that should be alerted on each submission; add an auto-reply to the respondent if the form collects an email address.
  4. 4Check the upload limits on the file question so respondents can attach what you actually need.
  5. 5Publish it, then either share the link directly or paste the embed snippet into your site — the embedded form resizes to fit and loads no marketing or advertising trackers.
  6. 6Watch responses land in Submissions, where you can filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF.

Logic and conditions blueprint

Exactly how this form behaves as it is answered — 3 conditional rules ship with it.

  • Features advanced show logic: if “Did anything get in the way today?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “What got in the way?”. Otherwise that question never appears.
  • Features conditional validation: if “Did anything get in the way today?” is Yes, “What got in the way?” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
  • Features advanced show logic: if “Would you be happy to talk about today in a follow-up call?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “Best time to reach you”. Otherwise that question never appears.
  • All 3 rules are editable in the Logic tab, and the built-in checker warns about rules that contradict each other.

What this form asks

Page 1 — Today's entry

  • Participant coderequired
  • Which day is this entry for?required
  • What happened today that relates to the study?required
  • How did today go overall?
  • Did anything get in the way today?required
  • What got in the way?
  • Photo from today (optional)

Page 2 — Follow-up

  • Would you be happy to talk about today in a follow-up call?required
  • Best time to reach you

Conditional logic in this build

  • WhenDid anything get in the way today?is Yes, showWhat got in the way?”.
  • WhenDid anything get in the way today?is Yes, requireWhat got in the way?”.
  • WhenWould you be happy to talk about today in a follow-up call?is Yes, showBest time to reach you”.

Questions about this shared form

How long should a diary study run?

One to two weeks for most product research. Compliance falls steeply after that unless entries are very short or well incentivised.

How do I link entries to one person?

The participant code is the key. Issue codes at recruitment and ask for the same one on every entry.

Should I use notifications?

Yes — a scheduled daily reminder is the single biggest factor in completion rates. Send the same link each time.

Can participants back-fill missed days?

The date field allows it, but flag back-filled entries in analysis: recalled days behave differently from same-day ones.

Is the Diary Study Check-in template free to use?

Yes. You can preview and test Diary Study Check-in on this page without an account, and take a copy into your own HelloForms workspace on the free plan. There is nothing to install and no card required to publish it.

What does the Diary Study Check-in template ask for?

It asks 9 questions across 2 pages, 5 of which are required. Every question is listed in full further down this page, and each one can be renamed, reordered, made optional or deleted after you copy the template.

Can I edit the Diary Study Check-in form after copying it?

Yes — the copy is entirely yours. Change wording, add or remove questions, switch between the card and classic layouts, restyle it to match your brand, and set who gets notified on each submission.

How does the conditional logic in this research & data collection form work?

3 conditional rules ship with the template: Features advanced show logic: if “Did anything get in the way today?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “What got in the way?”. Otherwise that question never appears. Features conditional validation: if “Did anything get in the way today?” is Yes, “What got in the way?” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent. Features advanced show logic: if “Would you be happy to talk about today in a follow-up call?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “Best time to reach you”. Otherwise that question never appears. All rules are editable in the Logic tab.

Where do responses to the Diary Study Check-in form go?

Submissions land in your workspace under Submissions, where you can search, filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF. You can also email a notification to your team on every submission and send the respondent an auto-reply.

Can I embed the Diary Study Check-in form on my own website?

Yes. Publish the form and paste the embed snippet into any page or share the direct link. The embedded form resizes to fit its container and loads no advertising or marketing trackers inside the iframe.

Can respondents upload files?

Yes. This template includes a file upload question, so respondents can attach documents or photos with their answers. You can adjust the accepted file types and size limits on that question.