The Beta Tester Blog

Practical advice for becoming a top-notch beta tester.

The Differences Between Private and Public Tests

At Betabound, there are two distinct types of product tests:  Private, or “closed” tests Public, or “open” tests Since both...

Why Tester Confidentiality is So Important

When a company conducts a private test, they’re usually a little nervous about putting their product into the hands of testers. Not only is a...

Quick Writing Tips for Testers

Being a tester is an exciting opportunity to try out new tech and share your thoughts about a product before anyone else. It’s important to...

The One Question You’ll See on Every Betabound Application

There’s one important question you’ll need to answer when you’re applying to join one of our private Betabound Exclusive testing...

What’s OK to Share?

One of the most important aspects of product testing is confidentiality and it’s something we stress often to our Betabounders. Confidentiality...

Join The Atom App for Android Public Beta Today!

We’re back with another Public Betabound Exclusive this week! The developers of The Atom App are looking for Android users to try out their new...

Join the Eevie Public Beta Today!

This week, we’re excited to announce the launch of our latest Public Betabound Exclusive - our friends at Eevie are once again looking for...

Why Haven’t I Been Selected for a Test Yet?

Perhaps the most popular question we received here at Betabound is “why haven’t I been selected for a test yet?” Our exclusive testing...

Tune into Our Latest Webinar!

Our newest Webinar is mere hours from premiering today at 11 AM PT. We’re excited to share our newest developments and give the spotlight to our...

The Biggest Responsibilities for a Tester

Whether you’re already a Betabounder or if you’re visiting our site for the first time, one thing is true: you’ve got a piqued interest in...

When to Contact Your Test Manager

There’s a lot of communication that happens during our private Betabound Exclusives. You receive directions from the Test Manager, provide feedback...

How to Write High Quality Feedback

The greatest Betabound testers are easily identified as skilled communicators. Your ability to express your thoughts, expectations, and reactions in...