Step by Step Guide

How CardSort Works

From setup to insights in under 10 minutes. Follow our simple 3-step process to create engaging card sorting studies that participants love.

Step 01

Create Your Study

Set up your card sorting study with our intuitive interface. Choose from templates or start from scratch.

Add cards with descriptions
Create categories (closed/hybrid sorts)
Customize the experience
Choose from templates
  • Choose between Open, Closed, or Hybrid card sorting
  • Import cards from CSV or add them manually
  • Set up participant information collection
  • Preview your study before launching
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Step 02

Share with Participants

Send your study link to participants. They'll experience a beautiful, gamified sorting interface.

Unique shareable link
Drag & drop interface
Real-time progress tracking
Achievement system
  • No sign-up required for participants
  • Mobile-friendly responsive design
  • Progress saving and resume capability
  • Gamified experience with achievements
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Step 03

Analyze Results

Get instant insights with visual analytics and export your data for further analysis.

Similarity matrices
Dendrogram visualizations
CSV data export
Participant insights
  • See how participants grouped your cards
  • Identify common patterns and themes
  • Export raw data for statistical analysis
  • Generate reports for stakeholders
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Why Choose CardSort?

Built specifically for researchers who need professional results with minimal effort.

Gamified Experience

Participants enjoy the process with achievements and progress tracking.

Setup in Minutes

Create professional studies quickly with templates and bulk import.

No Barriers

Participants don't need to sign up or download anything.

Rich Analytics

Get deep insights with similarity matrices and visual analysis.

Ready to Get Started?

Join researchers who are already using CardSort to understand how users think about information architecture.

✨ Free forever plan • 🚀 No credit card required • ⚡ Setup in 5 minutes