Ecommerce Checkout Customer Effort Score (CES) Survey
Measures perceived effort across each stage of the online checkout journey using the standard CES framework. Designed for ecommerce teams seeking to identify specific friction points, prioritize UX improvements, and track effort reduction over time.
Sample questions
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When was your most recent purchase with us?
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: It was easy to place my order.
How easy or difficult was it to search for and find the item you wanted?
Which of the following, if any, caused friction during your order? Select all that apply.
How likely are you to order from us again in the next 3 months?
Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else you'd like to share about your ordering experience?
What is your age?
Thank you for your time — your feedback directly helps us improve the ordering experience!
How did you place that order?
Approximately how long did it take from finding the item to completing your order?
How easy or difficult was it to understand the product details (description, images, specs)?
Based on your experience, rank these areas from most to least in need of improvement.
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the ordering process?
We'd like to understand your checkout experience a bit more. An AI moderator will ask a couple of follow-up questions based on your earlier answers.
How do you describe your gender?
What category best describes your most recent purchase? Select up to 3.
How easy or difficult was it to add items to your cart and review your order?
What one change would have made placing your order easier?
Which country or region do you live in?
How easy or difficult was it to enter your shipping and payment information?
How easy or difficult was it to complete payment and receive your order confirmation?
What’s included
AI follow-ups
Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.
Attention checks
Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.
AI-drafted copy
Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.
Auto report
Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.
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