Test Launch
Why Geography Matters in Beta Recruitment
We talked last week about where to find beta testers, but there’s another important “where” when it comes to…
August 5, 2011 · 4 min read
Leader Insights
7 More Beta Tester Recruiting Sources
At Adobe, we’re always trying to introduce new testers into our prerelease program (that’s what we call…
July 28, 2011 · 4 min read
Content Release
Free eBook: 100 Tips for Better Beta Tests
We’re happy to announce that our long-awaited eBook, 100 Tips for Better Beta Tests, is now available. This…
July 21, 2011 · 1 min read
Test Planning
Improving Your Beta Program with Personas
Personas are a big part of product marketing, but they’re generally underutilized in beta testing. We have…
July 7, 2011 · 4 min read
Content Release
Free eBook: Reaching 90% Beta Participation
Whenever we give a demo to potential clients, we have a slide in our deck that outlines the five biggest…
June 21, 2011 · 1 min read
Centercode News
Centercode Acquires Customer Feedback Solutions
We’re very excited to announce Centercode’s acquisition of Customer Feedback Solutions (CFS…
June 1, 2011 · 1 min read
Test Management
Dealing with Critical Bugs at the Beta Stage
When you encounter a critical issue in a beta test, things can get out of hand quickly. Your testers are…
May 26, 2011 · 4 min read
Test Management
Reaping the Rewards of Active Beta Management
If you want to run an effective beta test, being active and engaged every day is crucial. It can be tough if…
May 19, 2011 · 4 min read
Test Closure
Sharing Beta Test Data in Your Organization
If you ever find your beta program encountering resistance, take a look at where it fits in the big picture…
May 4, 2011 · 3 min read
Content Release
Announcing our Beta Test Agreement Kit
In the spirit of helping more companies run successful beta tests, we’re happy to release our first premium…
April 28, 2011 · 1 min read
Test Planning
Can a One-Week Beta Test Still Be Effective?
People frequently ask us if there’s a minimum length for a beta test. Like many things in life, it depends…
April 19, 2011 · 3 min read
Test Planning
Using Beta Tests to Gather Marketing Data
Most people think beta tests serve one very specific purpose — ensuring product quality before you ship…
April 13, 2011 · 2 min read
Leader Insights
Competitive Motivation in Beta Tests
In this post, Symantec Beta Program Manager James McKey provides a great overview of his creative method of…
April 5, 2011 · 3 min read
Test Management
5 Great Reasons People Become Beta Testers
There’s a common misconception that beta testers are motivated to participate solely to receive a free…
March 24, 2011 · 2 min read
Test Management
What Makes Beta Tests Fun to Manage?
Beta testing is appealing to users for many reasons. The exclusive chance to experience something new before…
March 22, 2011 · 1 min read
Test Management
5 Ways to Revive a Dead Beta Test
Once in a while, you’ll experience a beta test plateau. This is a situation where your test has been running…
March 17, 2011 · 2 min read
Events
Centercode CEO Speaking SafeNet Licensing Event
If you happen to be in Boston or Santa Clara next week and have an interest in SaaS business, be sure to…
March 4, 2011 · 1 min read
Test Management
5 Ways to Save Time Managing Your Beta
It’s no secret that effectively managing all of the moving parts of a beta test can be a huge time sink…
March 1, 2011 · 2 min read
Centercode News
Centercode Connect 9.3 Released
We’re proud to announce the release if Centercode Connect 9.3. This release greatly improves our knowledge…
February 24, 2011 · 2 min read
Test Management
5 Ways to Increase Beta Tester Participation
Consistent tester participation is the bane of most beta tests. Beta tests most commonly result in somewhere…
February 18, 2011 · 3 min read
Test Launch
12 Beta Tester Recruiting Sources
Finding the right beta testers isn’t so hard if you know where to look. This post focuses on 5 simple sources…
February 3, 2011 · 5 min read
Test Launch
Two Questions to Ask Every Beta Applicant
There are two simple questions that you can ask your beta applicants that will get you 80% of where you need…
January 25, 2011 · 3 min read
Test Launch
Holiday Beta Testing, Humbug.
Each year around this time, right as it seems that the world of business is stepping into its short winter…
December 23, 2010 · 3 min read
Centercode News
Connect 9.2 Released!
We’re happy to announce the release of Centercode Connect 9.2. Connect 9.2 offers a number of great tools to…
August 9, 2010 · 1 min read