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NPS Survey to Testimonial Pipeline

An NPS (Net Promoter Score) survey template that automatically funnels promoters (9-10 scores) into a testimonial collection flow.

NPS Survey to Testimonial Pipeline

Suggested Subject Line

One quick question, {customer_name}

Template

nps-survey.txt
EMAIL 1: NPS SURVEY

Subject: One quick question, {customer_name}

Hi {customer_name},

We'd love your honest feedback. Just one question:

On a scale of 0-10, how likely are you to recommend {company_name} to a friend or colleague?

[0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Click your score above -- that's it! Takes 3 seconds.

Thanks,
{your_name}

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EMAIL 2: PROMOTER FOLLOW-UP (auto-sent to 9-10 scores)

Subject: You made our day! One more thing...

{customer_name}, thank you! Your score of {score}/10 means the world to us.

Since you're a fan, would you be willing to share your experience as a testimonial? Your words would help others discover {company_name}.

It takes about 2 minutes:

šŸ‘‰ Share your testimonial: {testimonial_link}

You can write a few sentences or record a quick video -- whatever feels natural.

Thanks for being such an amazing {customer/client}!

{your_name}

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EMAIL 3: DETRACTOR FOLLOW-UP (auto-sent to 0-6 scores)

Subject: We hear you, {customer_name}

Hi {customer_name},

Thank you for your honest feedback. A score of {score}/10 tells us we have work to do, and we take that seriously.

Would you be open to sharing what we could improve? I'd love to hear from you directly:
- Reply to this email with your thoughts, or
- Book a 15-minute call with me: {calendar_link}

Your feedback directly shapes our roadmap.

{your_name}

Tips for Using This Template

1

Send NPS surveys at consistent intervals (quarterly works well for most businesses). Don't survey more than once per quarter or you'll get survey fatigue.

2

The testimonial request follow-up to promoters should be automatic and immediate -- strike while their positive sentiment is fresh.

3

Always follow up with detractors too. Turning a detractor around is one of the most powerful things you can do for retention and can eventually convert them to promoters.

4

Keep the NPS email as short as possible. The entire point is one click -- don't distract with other content.

When to Use This Template

Run NPS surveys quarterly, at contract renewal points, or after key milestones (30/60/90 days). The testimonial pipeline kicks in automatically for promoters, making this a scalable way to collect testimonials without manual outreach for each customer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a good NPS score?

An NPS above 0 means more promoters than detractors. Above 30 is considered good, above 50 is excellent, and above 70 is world-class. But the most valuable part of NPS isn't the number -- it's the pipeline it creates for testimonials (from promoters) and improvement insights (from detractors).

How do I convert NPS promoters into testimonials?

Automate the follow-up. When someone scores 9-10, immediately send them a testimonial request with a direct link. Response rates from NPS promoters are much higher than cold testimonial requests because they've already expressed positive sentiment. Make it frictionless.

Should NPS surveys and testimonial requests be separate?

Yes, keep them as separate steps. The NPS survey should be one question, no friction. The testimonial request comes as a follow-up only to promoters. Combining them in one email reduces both your NPS response rate and your testimonial collection rate.

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