{"id":2535,"date":"2020-08-19T14:24:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T12:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scheduling-europe.com\/shopper\/?p=2535"},"modified":"2020-08-19T18:55:19","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T16:55:19","slug":"the-importance-of-first-test-visits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scheduling-europe.com\/shopper\/the-importance-of-first-test-visits\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of First Test Visits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world is quitting quarantine day by day, and all spheres of life are adjusting to the new conditions of post COVID. As a large <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scheduling-europe.com\/service\/customer-experience-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customer experience research agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Scheduling Worldwide keeps abreast of all world changes and keeps track of events on the entire global market. We invite you to discover something new and read our exciting article about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scheduling-europe.com\/service\/customer-experience-services\/employee-experience-ex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee journey mapping<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/scheduling-europe.com\/how-to-create-a-customer-journey-map-from-scratch\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We really want each of our mystery shoppers to become part of the customer service mystery shopping and be an unrivaled experienced customer auditor. That is why we decided to raise an important topic \u2014 the first test visit. Do you know what it is? What is the purpose and why is it so important? Let\u2019s also discuss many other interesting points you should know before starting real mystery checks. So move it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are test visits types?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A test visit is a mystery visit\/call \/ online check of a website that you must conduct before starting your full-time mystery shopper job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 3 types of first test checks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online check (of a website, application, payment system);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mystery call;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a real mystery visit to the store, cafe, supermarket or any other establishment that you would like to check and improve the service there.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do not oblige you to make a specific test visit. You can choose any location and test check type that suits you best.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to apply for a test visit and how to check if it is appointed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as your personal coordinator of mystery checks registers you on our website, a test visit will automatically be assigned to your login. You will need to contact your coordinator and clarify what type of check you want to carry out (a call, a visit, or an online check). After all the details have been agreed, you can start the inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2542 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/scheduling-europe.com\/shopper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shopmetrics.png\" alt=\"Shop metrics \" width=\"763\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scheduling-europe.com\/shopper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shopmetrics.png 763w, https:\/\/scheduling-europe.com\/shopper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shopmetrics-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the purpose of test visits? What are they for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test visits are important for us and for you first and foremost. Mystery shopping is a very interesting pastime! But it doesn&#8217;t suit everyone. You must understand that each real project has its own instructions and rules to comply with, and requires specific artifacts. In order to make sure that you are ready for real mystery visits that are very important for an experienced customer researcher, you need to make a test visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Other details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all mystery visits, test visits have a deadline that you should discuss with your personal coordinator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After conducting a test visit, you are also required to provide mandatory artifacts (photos, screenshots, etc.) \u2014 all information is available in a short instruction to the questionnaire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions, you can always contact your coordinator, and he will help you out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should fill out a questionnaire on our website within 8 hours after inspection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you complete the questionnaire and send it, it will be verified by our validators. After verification, you will receive an email with the test results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having successfully completed a test check, you can proceed with real, interesting, and amazing mystery visits!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world is quitting quarantine day by day, and all spheres of life are adjusting to the new conditions of post COVID. As a large customer experience research agency, Scheduling Worldwide keeps abreast of all world changes and keeps track of events on the entire global market. 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