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Focus Group Screener — shared by the community

Rachel O. shared this 13-question build with 4 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: 13 questions, 4 pages, 4 conditional rules.

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Rachel O. · Events coordinator
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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 4A few quick questions

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Works for you? Take Rachel O.'s copy into your own workspace — questions, rules and settings included.

Who this template is for

Focus Group Screener 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 13 questions across 4 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.

  • 9 questions are required, so submissions arrive complete instead of needing a follow-up email.
  • It collects a verified email address so replies and confirmations land.
  • It allows multiple selections without free text.
  • Conditional logic hides 4 questions until they are relevant — shorter forms convert better than long ones.
  • Splitting the form across 4 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 Focus Group Screener 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. 4Publish 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.
  5. 5Watch 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 — 4 conditional rules ship with it.

  • Features conditional hiding: if “Do you or anyone in your household work in market research, advertising or this industry?” is Yes, “Which sessions could you attend?” is removed from the form and is never submitted.
  • Features conditional hiding: if “Have you taken part in a focus group in the last six months?” is Yes, “Which sessions could you attend?” is removed from the form and is never submitted.
  • Features advanced show logic: if “Do you need any adjustments to take part?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “What adjustments do you need?”. Otherwise that question never appears.
  • Features conditional validation: if “Do you need any adjustments to take part?” is Yes, “What adjustments do you need?” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
  • All 4 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 — A few quick questions

  • Do you or anyone in your household work in market research, advertising or this industry?required
  • Have you taken part in a focus group in the last six months?required
  • How often do you use this type of product or service?required

Page 2 — About you

  • Age grouprequired
  • Regionrequired
  • Household situation

Page 3 — Availability

  • Which sessions could you attend?
  • Would you attend in person or online?required
  • Do you need any adjustments to take part?required
  • What adjustments do you need?

Page 4 — Contact

  • Full namerequired
  • Email addressrequired
  • Best contact number

Conditional logic in this build

  • WhenDo you or anyone in your household work in market research, advertising or this industry?is Yes, hideWhich sessions could you attend?”.
  • WhenHave you taken part in a focus group in the last six months?is Yes, hideWhich sessions could you attend?”.
  • WhenDo you need any adjustments to take part?is Yes, showWhat adjustments do you need?”.
  • WhenDo you need any adjustments to take part?is Yes, requireWhat adjustments do you need?”.

Questions about this shared form

How many people should a focus group have?

Six to eight for a general discussion. Fewer and one strong voice dominates; more and quieter participants never speak.

Why exclude people who work in the industry?

They answer as professionals rather than as users, and other participants defer to them. Both distort the discussion.

Can I use this to recruit for interviews too?

Yes — the screening logic is identical. Replace the session slots with a general availability question.

Should I mention the incentive up front?

Mention that one exists, but screen before you state the amount. A stated amount attracts people who answer to qualify rather than honestly.

Is the Focus Group Screener template free to use?

Yes. You can preview and test Focus Group Screener 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 Focus Group Screener template ask for?

It asks 13 questions across 4 pages, 9 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 Focus Group Screener form after copying it?

Yes — the copy is entirely yours. Change wording, add or remove questions, switch between the classic and card 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?

4 conditional rules ship with the template: Features conditional hiding: if “Do you or anyone in your household work in market research, advertising or this industry?” is Yes, “Which sessions could you attend?” is removed from the form and is never submitted. Features conditional hiding: if “Have you taken part in a focus group in the last six months?” is Yes, “Which sessions could you attend?” is removed from the form and is never submitted. Features advanced show logic: if “Do you need any adjustments to take part?” is Yes, the form dynamically exposes “What adjustments do you need?”. Otherwise that question never appears. All rules are editable in the Logic tab.

Where do responses to the Focus Group Screener 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 Focus Group Screener 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.