Surveys & Market Research

Surveys & market research

Data says what’s happening. Your customer tells you why.

Analytics shows you where users drop off, but not why they leave. For that we go to the source: we listen to your customers with surveys and interviews to understand their real motivations, their blockers and what truly makes them buy. The why that no chart gives you.

Since 2013helping businesses
+300happy clients
+16countries
+5M€in Ads managed/year

Some of our clients

Stop assuming what your customer wants: ask them

Too many business decisions are made on internal assumptions. Voice of Customer replaces those assumptions with direct evidence: what your customer values, what holds them back, what words they use. One well-captured qualitative insight is worth more than a thousand office opinions.

What we do in research

Listening to your customer is your biggest advantage

  • 01

    Voice of Customer

    We capture the real voice of your customers: what they expected, what convinced them and what almost made them leave. Their own words become ammunition for your website and your messaging.

    • VoC
    • Insights
    • Motivations
    • Blockers
  • 02

    Online surveys

    We design surveys people actually answer and that yield useful data, not noise. Well framed, they reveal behavior patterns and objections you don’t see in analytics.

    • Surveys
    • NPS
    • Questionnaires
    • Segmentation
  • 03

    In-depth interviews

    We talk directly with your customers (and with those who didn’t buy) to understand the why behind their decisions. One hour of interviews can change your strategy.

    • Interviews
    • Qualitative
    • Objections
    • Jobs to be done
  • 04

    Market research

    We analyze your sector, your competition and the trends to place your offer where it has an edge. Real context before making important decisions.

    • Market
    • Competition
    • Trends
    • Benchmark
  • 05

    Real buyer persona

    We build customer profiles based on data, not clichés. Useful personas that genuinely guide product, design and communication decisions.

    • Personas
    • Segments
    • Needs
    • Profile
  • 06

    Actionable insights

    We don’t leave you with a report full of data: we translate what we learn into concrete recommendations for your website, your offer and your message.

    • Insights
    • Recommendations
    • Prioritization
    • Action

Why do so many brands trust our agency?

Talking to other agencies? Oh… we’re sorry.

3 real reasons why we’re different from the rest.

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  1. Always one step ahead

    1. We set the trend and innovate

    We do not do the same old marketing. We are pioneers at optimizing on platforms others do not even know are possible: we get ChatGPT to recommend our clients’ websites, we work SEO on YouTube and we automate processes with n8n that save thousands of hours a year.

  2. We live marketing… and we teach it

    2. References in Marketing, AI and UX

    We do not just apply what we know: we teach it, prove it and share it. We are educators with over 500,000 followers, Pedro and Oscar teach at universities such as UPC, EAE Business School and UPV, and we run our own academy with 2,000+ members.

  3. Partners of the leading software

    3. We work with the most TOP brands

    We are official partners of the most recognized software in the industry, such as TikTok, Elementor, Semrush and Raiola Networks. That means priority access, direct support and certified best practices: faster implementations, stronger integrations and more reliable results.

Case studies

The success case is our goal

Case study

SEO, SEM, UX, CRO

Caso de éxito: Zona F

Zona F

Leading driving school in Barcelona and Hospitalet, with over 30 years training drivers for every license —from car to truck— and integrating technology into teaching.

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What we achieved:

Conversion increase +30%

Top #1«Driving school Barcelona»«Car license»«Motorcycle license»

Conversion rate3.2% → 4.9%

+48%First-year revenue
+197%Monthly visits (32k)
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Caso de éxito: Ufesa

Case study

SEO, CRO

Ufesa

Ufesa is a leading Spanish home appliance brand with constant technological innovation to make everyday life at home easier.

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What we achieved:

Revenue +31% the first year

Top #1«Air fryer»«Electric blanket»«Buy a fan»
+31%First-year revenue
+185%Monthly visits
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Case study

SEO, Paid Media, International

Caso de éxito: Huiike

Huiike

Paddle surf and water sports brand. We scaled their revenue and opened up new international markets by combining SEO, paid media, and a solid brand strategy.

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What we achieved:

Market expansion +4 países

Top #1«Paddle surf boards»«Paddle surf»«Buy a paddle surf board»
+22%First-year revenue
+140%Monthly visits
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Caso de éxito: All Radical

Case study

e-commerce, Paid Media, CRO

All Radical

Mountain and outdoor sports retail. A campaign strategy and conversion optimization that sold out the inventory at the peak of the season.

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What we achieved:

Stock sold out in season

Top #1 Local«Ski lessons»«Ski rental»«Snowboard lessons»
+22%First-year revenue
+95%Monthly visits
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Client reviews

What our clients say

4,9/5,0Based on 30 reviews
I reached out to Pedro and his team at Palo Seco 3 years ago to help me with the web positioning of my architecture firm. What I liked most was how transparent they were with us from the start, sharing all their processes and making hard-to-grasp topics easy to understand. Highly recommended.
Javier Ruyra VilluendasJavier Ruyra VilluendasCEO of Ceditech
If you want a team that does SEO not just to grow traffic, but to make a real impact on your business, the Palo Seco team is exactly what you’re looking for! On top of that, their training sessions are top-notch for anyone just getting started in digital marketing.
Borja Prieto BustamanteBorja Prieto BustamanteHead of Marketing at Factorial
Oscar from PALO SECO developed the Tok&Go branding for us with excellent results. Thanks to him we have a clear brand that conveys our values. Likewise, the working methodology for building the website made the whole process simple and the result outstanding.
Javier Garcia SotoJavier Garcia SotoCEO of Tok&Go
Pedro SEO and his team have done a great job on the different projects I’ve worked on with them, always delivering quality and meeting the project deadlines.
Jonathan SeoaneJonathan SeoaneCo-founder of WeFox
They helped me understand that the online channel matters. I trusted them and, thanks to their commitment, I’ve been able to adapt to the new changes and grow my client base.
Jordi RebullJordi RebullFounder of Veneers
Pedro is a great professional; he knows the world of SEO and manages to make even the most complex terms easy to understand for people who, like me, are complete beginners in the field.
Marco CreativoMarco CreativoFounder of Marco Creativo
01

The why

Analytics shows you the symptom, not the cause.

Only your customer knows the real reason for their decision.

Knowing that 40% abandon at checkout is useful, but it doesn’t tell you why. Is it the price? The shipping costs? An unresolved doubt? Without the why, any change is a bet.

By asking the source you discover the real cause and stop fixing problems that never existed.

02

Their words, not yours

Your customer is already telling you how to sell to them.

The copy that converts usually comes straight from the customer’s mouth.

The phrases your customers use to describe their problem and your solution are gold for your website and your ads. They connect because they’re real.

We capture that language and turn it into messages that resonate far better than any text invented in a meeting.

03

Deciding with evidence

Fewer opinions, more certainties.

Research lowers the risk of every decision.

Launching a product, changing a price or redesigning a website without understanding your customer is playing roulette. Research lowers that risk.

With real evidence on the table, decisions stop depending on who speaks loudest in the meeting.

Benefits of listening to your customer

Three reasons why research is the foundation of all good CRO.

  1. 01

    You understand the why

    You stop guessing why people buy or leave. With the real reason in hand, every improvement you make hits the bullseye.

  2. 02

    Better copy and offer

    Your customers’ language becomes messages that connect, and their objections become an offer that’s harder to refuse.

  3. 03

    Less risk

    Every important decision is made with evidence, not assumptions. Research is the cheapest insurance against a costly mistake.

  4. Do you really know why they buy (or don’t)?

    We design a survey and interview plan so you stop assuming and start knowing.

    I want to know

No fluff, no strings

Tried it before and it didn’t work? This is how we work.

  1. 01

    We work with measurable goals (KPIs).

    We do not hide behind 50-page reports full of vanity metrics. We set real indicators from day one: more sales, more bookings and more qualified leads. If it does not impact your bottom line, it is not real marketing.

  2. 02

    Continuous contact: we are here for whatever you need.

    Forget endless support tickets or talking to a sales rep who has no idea what happens on your site. You get fluid, constant communication with the specialists who execute your strategy, working as an extension of your own team.

  3. 03

    No lock-in: no fine print.

    We do not believe in fine print or holding clients hostage with 12-month contracts. Our best guarantee is work done well. If you stay with us, it is because you see your business grow month after month. Total freedom, absolute transparency.

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FAQ

Have a question about research?

We’re here to answer them. And if any remain, let’s talk.

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Why research if I already have analytics?

Analytics and research are complementary, not alternatives. Analytics tells you what happens (where users drop off, which pages convert less), but not why. Surveys and interviews capture your customers’ real motivations, doubts and blockers. Combining both is what turns a hypothesis into a certainty and stops you changing things blindly.

Do I need a lot of customers for it to work?

Not necessarily. Quantitative surveys benefit from more volume, but qualitative research (interviews) delivers a lot even with a few conversations: five or six well-run interviews already reveal clear patterns. We adapt the method to your situation to reach useful conclusions with the customers you have.

What do I get at the end of the research?

A set of actionable insights, not a report to file away. We deliver the key conclusions about your customers’ motivations and blockers, the real language they use and concrete recommendations for your website, your offer and your communication. The goal is for you to act on what’s learned from day one.

Is this part of CRO or something separate?

It’s a fundamental piece of CRO. Conversion optimization isn’t just about moving buttons: it’s about understanding the person who decides. Research provides the “why” that gives meaning to everything else (audit, A/B testing, funnel improvements). Without it, you optimize blindly; with it, every experiment starts from a solid hypothesis.

How much does market research or customer research cost?

It depends on the scope: a well-framed online survey doesn’t cost the same as a full program with in-depth interviews and competitor research. That’s why we tailor the method to your goal and your budget, and give you a fixed proposal before we start. Think of it as cheap insurance: what research costs is usually a fraction of what you save by not launching a wrong product, price or redesign.

How long does the research take to be ready?

An online survey can yield useful conclusions in a couple of weeks; a study with interviews and market analysis usually runs between three and six weeks, depending on how easy it is to reach your customers and the volume of responses we’re after. We don’t rush: gathering half-baked data leads to false conclusions and costly decisions. We give you a realistic schedule from the start and updates as the first patterns emerge.

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