The Beta Tester Blog

Practical advice for becoming a top-notch beta tester.

We Want to Know How You Watch TV!

From time to time we launch community surveys within Betabound to get an idea of how our community is responding to trends in the tech world. When we...

Smart Home Test Platform Now Live

Smart home enthusiasts, rejoice! We've added a new test platform to the Betabound community so that you can add your smart home devices to your...

Interview with a Betabound All-Star: Mark Malley

There are many different types of testers with different motivations. However, there are some qualities that make you stand out as a tester. We like...

Interview with a Betabound All-Star: Bobby Smith

We have people of all ages, interests, occupations, and (most of all) personalities in the Betabound community. With such a diverse group, it's...

Preparing for Your Beta Product to Arrive

You just found out that you've been picked to be on a Betabound project and you are stoked. You can't wait for that new product to arrive so you can...

Adding an Avatar to Your Betabound Profile

It's always nice to put a face to a name. When you're interacting with people online, avatars can provide a glimpse into other peoples' personalities...

Interview with a Betabound All-Star: Fernando Chen

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Meet Our Team: Jeremiah Zohner

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How We Helped Slice Release Their First Mobile App

WARNING: Some of you may have been involved in the Slice beta test. We must insist that you keep your identity and involvement with this product...

Interview with a Betabound All-Star: Rafaela Vasquez

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Meet Our Team: Ryan Doman

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Alpha vs. Beta Testing

In the many years we've been running beta tests, we've seen a number of aspects of product testing that can be confusing for those on the outside...