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Jon Perino

Centercode Puts Denon’s HEOS Home Audio System to the Test

Case Study

As the team at Denon got closer to launching the HEOS wireless home audio system, they knew they were going to need a thorough beta testing process. They wanted to get their product out of the lab and into the hands of users in real-world environments, knowing just how crucial ease of use is for […]

Building a Rewarding Testing Experience: After Your Test is Over

Test Closure

In this final installment of our Building a Rewarding Testing Experience series, we’ll finish off with what to do when your testing phase has come to a close. Be sure to check out our first and second installments of the series to get yourself up to speed with tips for before and during your test. […]

Centercode Simplifies and Streamlines Esri’s Beta Program

Case Study

In our latest case study, we take a look at how the Centercode platform has helped international software company Esri build and broaden their beta testing program. Esri had been relying on an in-house beta program to test its mapping and geographic information software, but the system was cumbersome and needed to be spun up […]

Building a Rewarding Testing Experience: During Your Beta Test

Test Management

In the second installment of our Building the Experience series, we’re delving into the measures you should take during your test in order to maximize participation by giving your testers a rewarding testing experience. If you’d like a refresher on what to do before your test begins to set the right tone, be sure to […]

Building a Rewarding Testing Experience: Before Your Test Begins

Test Planning

This is the first installment of our three part series about building a rewarding testing experience. In order to maximize the engagement of your beta testers, you need to incentivize them to participate in your beta test. A big part of incentivizing your testers is creating a naturally rewarding beta testing experience that makes them […]

The 6 Different Types of Testers in Your Beta Program

Test Management

Understanding beta tester motivation is critical to the success of your beta test. In order to engage your beta testers and get the most feedback from them, you need to understand what’s driving them to be part of your beta test. If you understand why your testers are volunteering their time to your test, you […]

Centercode Helps One Cloud’s New Software Soar

Case Study

For our latest case study, we take a look at Centercode’s work with One Cloud. One Cloud is a software platform that allows professional photographers to provide their clients with a simple, seamlessly-branded experience when digitally delivering or sharing their work. Professional photographers Gavin and Erin Wade had been struggling with finding an efficient way […]

Writing an Effective and Intriguing Beta Recruitment

Test Planning

Getting the right people to apply for your beta test is no easy task. You have to balance enticing potential testers with maintaining confidentiality. You have to excite them without giving too much away. You need to communicate what it means to be a beta tester for you while tempting them with the rewards of […]

Developing a Good Qualification Survey for Your Beta Test

Test Planning

As part of your beta recruitment strategy, you’re going to need to develop a way to qualify your testers. This may sound like a simple task, but the truth is that it can be extremely difficult to round up the right people. Not everyone who displays interest in your test is going to be a […]

Using Personas and Vectors in Your Recruiting Strategy

Test Planning

Recruiting targeted beta testers is one of the most difficult aspects of beta testing. If your beta testers aren’t a true reflection of your target market, then you risk ending up with irrelevant and distracting feedback that could veer your product off course. This becomes even more difficult if you have a diverse market, or […]

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