Welcome & End Screens
First impressions matter. Create beautiful welcome screens that set expectations and thank-you pages that leave a lasting impression. Add your branding, customize messaging, and guide respondents through a polished, professional experience from start to finish.
Why Welcome & End Screens Matter
Set Expectations
Tell respondents how long the form will take and what to expect. Reduces abandonment by preparing users upfront.
Celebrate Completion
Thank respondents with a beautiful end screen. Add next steps, share links, or redirect to your website.
Add Visual Impact
Upload images, add your logo, or use background visuals to create an immersive brand experience.
Flexible Layouts
Choose from multiple layouts for welcome and end screens. Centered, left-aligned, or with full background images.
Welcome Screen Elements
Customize every element of your welcome screen to create the perfect introduction.
Headline
A compelling title that welcomes respondents
Example: "Welcome to Our Survey"
Description
Explain what the form is about and why it matters
Example: "Help us improve our product by sharing your feedback. It takes just 2 minutes."
Image/Logo
Add your logo or a relevant image for branding
Example: "Company logo or survey illustration"
Start Button
Customizable call-to-action button
Example: "Get Started"
Time Estimate
Optional indicator of how long the form takes
Example: "Takes 2 minutes"
End Screen Elements
Create memorable endings that leave respondents with a positive impression.
Thank You Message
Express gratitude for completing the form
Example: "Thank you for your feedback!"
Description
Add follow-up information or next steps
Example: "We appreciate your time. Your input helps us improve."
Redirect URL
Automatically send respondents to your website
Example: "Redirect to makeforms.xyz after 5 seconds"
Social Sharing
Let respondents share the form with others
Example: "Share on Twitter, LinkedIn"
Download Button
Allow respondents to download their responses
Example: "Download a copy of your answers"
Use Cases
Customer Feedback
Thank customers for agreeing to share feedback. Set expectations about survey length and how their input will be used.
Thank them sincerely and optionally offer a discount code or incentive for their time.
Event Registration
Build excitement for the event with compelling imagery and clear information about what attendees can expect.
Confirm their registration, add calendar links, and share event details or social media links.
Job Applications
Welcome candidates professionally, explain the application process, and set expectations about response times.
Confirm receipt of their application, explain next steps in the hiring process, and provide contact information.
Lead Generation
Hook visitors with a compelling value proposition. Explain what they will get by completing the form.
Deliver on your promise—provide the download, access link, or confirmation immediately upon submission.
How to Add Welcome & End Screens
- 1Open your form in the editor
- 2Click "Add Question" in the sidebar
- 3Select "Welcome Screen" or choose an end screen template
- 4Customize the headline, description, and imagery
- 5Set your brand colors and fonts
- 6Preview and publish your form
Best Practices
Keep Welcome Text Concise
Get to the point quickly. Tell respondents what the form is about and how long it takes.
Set Clear Expectations
Be honest about time commitment. Underestimating leads to abandonment; overestimating reduces starts.
Add Your Branding
Include your logo and brand colors to build trust and recognition.
Thank Sincerely
On the end screen, express genuine gratitude. People gave you their time—acknowledge it.
Provide Next Steps
Tell respondents what happens next. Will you email them? Should they expect a call?
Offer Value on End Screen
If appropriate, provide something valuable: a download, discount code, or helpful resource.
Create beautiful form experiences
Start building forms with stunning welcome and thank-you screens today.