Cheap Alternative for Web Site Usability Testing
Just came across UserTesting.com — a company that conducts remote usability testing for only $19 per user study. For that you get a 15 minute video of the tester using your web site and a short written report.
Compared with the cost of running traditional usability studies, that's a good deal.
If they can find users with the right demographic characteristics, this could be a great service.
Side note: The last question on the FAQ page made me chuckle:
You didn’t answer my question. How come?
Probably because this FAQ was written by a PR person. Please ask us your question using our contact us form.
Oh, and if you like spouting your opinions about web sites, you can always apply to be a tester and get paid (a little) for the privilege.
Posted on: November 21, 2007 | 3 Comments
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3 Comments Posted
$19??? thats pretty cool and a good price....
May need to remember the service, have you used them?? and if so what are their services and product like??
1. Posted by Jermayn Parker on November 22, 2007
I have no idea as I've never used them. However, I'd like to try them out on some of the sites for which I'm responsible; especially a couple that are more like online applications.
2. Posted by Christian Watson on November 22, 2007
I would be very interested in trying this approach, I usually get my friends / family to user test and with a limited budget this seems to work great. But for 19dollars i think i will give this service a try - good find!
3. Posted by Web Design Bloger on November 24, 2007