TL;DR
CSAT gives you an instant read on how a specific interaction landed. High CSAT at the right moment is your cue to request a testimonial.
Key Points
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CSAT is calculated as: (Number of satisfied responses / Total responses) × 100, giving a percentage from 0% to 100%.
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Unlike [[net-promoter-score|NPS]], which measures overall loyalty, CSAT measures satisfaction with a single, recent touchpoint.
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It is most valuable when deployed immediately after a transaction, support interaction, or onboarding milestone.
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A CSAT of 80% or above is generally considered strong across most industries.
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CSAT data can be segmented by product area, support agent, or customer cohort to identify where satisfaction is high or breaking down.
How CSAT Differs From NPS
Using CSAT to Trigger Testimonial Requests
Sources & References
Last updated: June 9, 2026
Related Terms
Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a widely-used customer loyalty metric based on a single question: 'How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or colleague?' Respondents answer on a 0–10 scale and are segmented into Detractors (0–6), Passives (7–8), and Promoters (9–10). The score is calculated as: NPS = % Promoters − % Detractors, yielding a number from −100 to +100.
Customer Effort Score (CES)
Customer Effort Score (CES) is a metric that measures how easy it is for customers to interact with a company — whether completing a purchase, resolving a support issue, or getting started with a product. Customers rate the ease of their interaction on a scale (typically 1–7 or 1–5), and lower perceived effort is strongly associated with higher loyalty and reduced churn.
Customer Satisfaction
Customer satisfaction is a measure of how well a product, service, or experience meets or exceeds customer expectations. It is typically tracked through surveys, ratings, and feedback mechanisms, and serves as a leading indicator of customer loyalty, retention, and revenue growth.
Feedback Loop
A feedback loop is a closed cycle in which customer feedback is systematically collected, analyzed, acted upon to improve the product or service, and then communicated back to customers. A closed feedback loop signals to customers that their input is valued and acted on — a powerful driver of loyalty and advocacy.
Review Request
A review request is a deliberate, personalized outreach to a customer asking them to share their experience through a review, rating, or testimonial. It is the primary mechanism businesses use to convert satisfied but silent customers into visible social proof.
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