Why won't people sign up for my form?
Most signup drop-off comes from friction, not lack of interest: a form that demands an account, is hard to use on a phone, or is buried behind a long link. Remove those barriers and responses almost always go up.
Likely causes and how to fix them
You're forcing people to create an account
Use a tool that lets people sign up with just a name (and optionally email). With Grasshopper, respondents never create an account, which is the single biggest lift to completion.
The form is awkward on a phone
Most people open your link on mobile. If the form pinches, scrolls sideways, or mis-taps, they bail. Use a mobile-first form and test it on your own phone before sharing.
The link is long, ugly, or hard to share
Share a short link or a QR code people can scan from a flyer, slide, or bulletin instead of a giant URL.
You only asked once
Send a reminder. A single nudge a few days later recovers a surprising share of people who meant to sign up and forgot.
Frequently asked
Does requiring an email reduce signups?
Asking for an email is usually fine; forcing people to create and verify an account is what costs you responses. Collect an email if you need one, but skip the account wall.