Loading...

Answers

Menu

What is a good way to find a niche group of people, who already converse on a regular basis, to test my app?

It's early stage and I'd like to iterate using the feedback from small groups chatting around an interest they share.

Answers

Ben Chappell, Founder, marketeer, startup enthusiast answered:

It sounds like you want to get some feedback beyond just UX testing? If so, then your best bet is to find some customers - even better, some paying customers. Offer an introductory rate and keep the numbers small. The introductory rate could be free but better if you charge for it as you'll get a stronger qualification of the people giving feedback. You can get the initial group by being active where they spend time online, or build a community around their shared interests within appropriate platforms for the audience you're trying to target. Consider using paid ads as a quick way of getting the initial interest but don't promote the app directly - promote the shared interest first - if they engage with you, then they'll naturally move on to try the app. Within Facebook ads for example, you can easily target competitors / similar communities. Another way might also be to approach an existing app owner with an established community where you can naturally offer value to their audience but don't conflict or challenge what they offer - the owners/ team might also fall into the testing group and they can also tell you how they built their initial testing group before they launched...I hope this helps - cheers, Ben

the startups.com platform

Copyright © 2025 Startups.com. All rights reserved.