Getting Beta Testers

[Crane]

How do most you get beta testers for your new software? The only way I have gotten beta testers is by asking people who have purchased the software already if they would like to beta test new version.

[Dan]

That is a good idea, have you thought about issuing a press release inviting people to test your software?

That would be a good way to whip up some PR for your new product, as well as get a wider range of beta testers.

[Void]

I do the same as you Crane although most of mine will ask me. I send a newsletter out to every customer about the beta and ask if they would like to Beta Test. A lot will reply yes.

Press Release would work just as well IMO. You have to offer them something in return though, like a free license.

[Kaabi]

I can get beta testers for free; I know people who would do it just for fun and the experience.

[LaReEtH]

i just email people who downloaded my software

[Kaabi]

Yeah that would definately work... never thought of that, but then again, I never needed to.

[diplomat]

i used to beta testgames i loved thatbecause i got to keep them

[Blaze]

How do you get into beta testing games?
I never knew how but always wanted to do it, do you have to know someone in the industry?

[TkTech]

Goto https://beta.microsoft.com/ for info on becoming a Microsoft beta tester.

[Sionofdarkness]

Sweet a Microsoft beta tester, I bet that would be exciting. I'm going to look into it. I hope there's money in there somewhere.