Better Beta Test

New product? You better beta test it.

Low-cost, high-value product testing.

Request a test

Budget-friendly user testing for bootstrapped startups.

UX/UI

Feedback

24 hr

Turnaround

Starting at

$10

Build better products

Ongoing user experience feedback during product development is crucial for success, but outsourcing UX testing can be costly, and when you're a startup, every penny counts.

After you have exhausted your friends and family network, how do you get affordable, unbiased feedback on your product's usability?

As an experienced UX tester and startup founder who knows all about pinching pennies, here's where I can help.

Testing Experience

2x SaaS startup founder

15+ years small business owner

Human behavior researcher, M.A. Psychology

Product design

Contract UX tester

5 star rating

as a preferred tester, based on customer feedback

200+ companies

have trusted me with their product testing

logos of zillow adobe zip recruiter dell meta disney airbnb

Thorough, honest feedback

UX/UI

Is the navigation of your website enjoyable and intuitive or will users get frustrated or confused? I'll assess flow, functionality, copy and design.

Pest Control

From links that take you nowhere, to faulty rendering, I have a keen eye for bugs and I'll help you find them.

Accessibility

Have you designed for accessibility? I'll identify elements that should be addressed for inclusive and accessible digital experiences.

How it works

Choose session format

Live interviews

Screen recorded

Questionnaire

Testing, testing...1,2,3.

Submit a Test Request and provide a link to your digital product (website, app, prototype). Include any test questions, prompts, or preferences for feedback on specific features. Live interview sessions can be scheduled through my calendar. For non-digital product testing, contact me.

I will screen-record my experience in real time as I navigate your product and complete task requests, narrating my process and providing feedback.

You will receive the recording within 24 hours. Live one-on-one sessions will be recorded on Zoom or an alternative video-conferencing platform of your choice. If you prefer written responses, I am happy to accommodate that as well.

Need something different? Run it by me.

Pricing

$5-$10

Per survey or questionnaire

$15

20 minute screen recorded session*

$25

30 minute live session

*Other testing platforms charge $35 - $60+ per participant for a 15-20 minute screen capture session.

Payment accepted via PayPal, Venmo, chocolate truffles, IOUs and fuzzy socks (new, no hand-me-downs!).

(In light of the Pepsi Jet hullabaloo: the above statement is for entertainment purposes only. Chocolate and IOUs will not be accepted as the sole compensation for services rendered. Fuzzy socks are still negotiable.)

You may be wondering...

Why are your fees far below market price?

I love supporting founders and entrepreneurs. I also enjoy testing great products and helping to make them even better. Making my services affordable and accessible is one way I can give back to the startup community.

The higher price tag for other testing agencies is in large part due to their robust testing software. Many of them include auto transcription, AI data analysis tools and test prompt templates, all of which are super neat-o features! If a company's budget can accommodate it, I'd recommend giving those platforms a whirl. But I have found that most startups are happy to sacrifice the bells and whistles for more money in the bank.

What types of products do you test?

I have tested both digital and physical products including websites, apps, software, and video games. I am open to testing other products even if they fall outside of this scope, if I feel I could be of value. Let me know what you have in mind.

Shouldn't my testers fit my target user persona?

It depends on your objectives. For certain stages of product development, it isn't always necessary for testers to match your target user profile. For example, someone doesn't need to be a baking enthusiast to properly assess the ease of use, design, and functionality of a recipe app. In general, your product should be intuitive enough that anyone would be comfortable using it, so feedback from a diverse demographic is valuable.

However, when you are assessing product-market fit, preferred features, or whether your product meets your end user's needs as a whole, it is good practice to ensure those testers are your target customers.

It's also important to test with multiple people in order to receive an accurate representation of usability. The standard recommendation is 5-7 testers per iteration. Research shows that 5 test participants will uncover 85% of a product's usability issues. Exploring user trends may require a larger sample for statistical significance.

My testing process is far more in-depth than what you'd expect to receive from a tester who is outside of the industry, which, depending on your testing objectives, can be an advantage or a disadvantage. If you have user persona requirements that I do not meet, or if you need more testers, I'm happy to help you source additional users or refer you to other quality agencies.

How should I structure my test questions?

This depends on what you're looking to accomplish in the amount of time I'm testing your product. I'm happy to discuss this with you prior to the test to make sure I use the time efficiently. For suggestions and ideas, read these tips for designing test questions.

Have another question? Let's talk shop.