Usability Study in Beta Testing Period

1. How long does a usability study take?
2. When would you conduct a usability study?
3. Is beta testing usability testing?
4. How long should beta testing last?

How long does a usability study take?

How long does usability testing take? From the time clients contact us with a research need until the time they have the findings and recommendations, typical usability studies take 4-6 weeks.

When would you conduct a usability study?

If possible, usability testing can and should be conducted on the current iteration of a product before beginning any new design work, after you've begun the strategy work around a brand new site or app.

Is beta testing usability testing?

Beta testing is an often underutilized—but impactful—tool for research. That's because it goes beyond usability testing, letting you see how your users actually interact with your product. And, perhaps more importantly, it shows you how your users don't interact with it.

How long should beta testing last?

We generally recommend tests that are no shorter than two weeks and no longer than twelve, with most beta tests having between four and eight weeks of test time. Below are a four key factors to consider when deciding on the duration of your test.