1. Define the Centreville service boundary before writing questions
Centreville is identified by the Census Bureau as a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. That does not mean every website visitor is a Centreville resident, and it does not establish a need for any particular legal service. It does give you a precise starting point for deciding whether the intake should speak to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia more broadly or another service area your firm actually accepts. A location question can also prevent an otherwise suitable inquiry from being sent down the wrong path.
Recommended approach
Write the geographic rule in plain language before building the survey. Decide whether location is an eligibility question, a routing question or simply information for staff. Do not use the Centreville population estimate as a forecast of inquiries. Review the wording with the person responsible for accepting matters.
