Imagine you walk into a doctor's office and they hand you a 50-question form about every possible medical condition—even ones that clearly don't apply to you. Frustrating, right?
That's exactly what happens with traditional online forms. They bombard everyone with the same questions, regardless of relevance. Conditional logic changes everything.
Instead of static questionnaires, you create intelligent conversations that adapt in real-time. Users only see questions that matter to them, based on their previous answers. The result? Higher completion rates, better data quality, and a professional experience that users actually enjoy.
What is Conditional Logic in Forms?
Conditional logic (also called skip logic, branching, or dynamic logic) allows you to show or hide form questions based on how users answer previous questions.
If a user selects "Enterprise" for company size, show enterprise features. If they select "Startup," show pricing options for small teams. Same form, different paths.
The Basic Concept
Traditional Form
Conditional Logic Form
Why Use Conditional Logic? (The ROI)
Users are 3x more likely to complete forms when they only see relevant questions.
Targeted questions gather more specific, actionable data for qualification.
User satisfaction score when forms adapt to their needs.
3 Types of Conditional Logic
The foundation. If answer = X, then show question Y.
- • Basic qualification
- • Product recommendations
- • Simple routing
Combine multiple conditions. Show question only if ALL or ANY conditions are met.
- • Lead scoring
- • Complex qualification
- • Eligibility checks
Conditions within conditions. Create decision trees with multiple levels.
- • Complex product selection
- • Multi-tier qualification
- • Regulatory compliance
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