Which link type is the default when setting up an email distribution?

The default link type when setting up an email distribution is the Individual Link. This link type is specifically designed for scenarios where each participant receives a unique link to the survey. This uniqueness allows for personalized tracking of individual responses, ensuring that data can be connected back to specific respondents while maintaining anonymity in their responses.

Using an Individual Link has several benefits. Primarily, it allows survey creators to monitor who has responded and who hasn’t, which can be critical for follow-up reminders. This is essential for maintaining a high response rate and improving the overall quality of the data collected. Additionally, it enables the implementation of features like survey completion incentives or tailoring of follow-up questions based on previous responses, enhancing the overall respondent experience.

On the other hand, other link types like Group Link, Anonymous Link, and QR Code Link serve different purposes. A Group Link is meant for distributing a survey to a defined group without tracking individual responses. An Anonymous Link provides another layer of confidentiality, ensuring that no identifiable information is captured, which is not ideal for studies requiring connection between responses and specific participants. QR Code Links facilitate mobile access but lack the tracking capabilities associated with Individual Links. Each of these alternatives plays a unique role, but in terms of standard email distribution practices, Individual