Event Glossary

What is Custom Questions?

Definition

Additional form fields that event organizers add to the registration process beyond standard name and email collection. Custom questions gather specific information needed for event planning like meal preferences, session selections, accessibility needs, or demographic data.

Why it matters

Custom questions help you plan logistics (catering, room sizes, materials), personalize attendee experience, and collect demographic data for post-event analysis. However, each additional required question can reduce conversion by 5-10%.

Examples

Custom Questions in action

Real-world examples of how organizers use Custom Questions.

Dietary restrictions dropdown: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, No Restrictions

Session preference checkboxes: Select 3 breakout sessions you'd like to attend

T-shirt size dropdown: S, M, L, XL, XXL for event swag

Accessibility needs text field: Describe any accommodations you require

How SwarmTix handles Custom Questions

SwarmTix allows unlimited custom questions with field types including text input, dropdowns, checkboxes, radio buttons, and file uploads. Questions can be required or optional and apply to specific ticket types.

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