Part 3: Testing Options

This article applies to: UserTesting 

On this page:

• Testing options
• Choose your test option

Testing options

Below are just some of the test options available:

• Unmoderated test
• Moderated interview (or Live Conversation)
• Website or mobile test
• Wireframe or prototype
• Unreleased or live app
• Surveys

Choose your test option

1. From UserTesting's dashboard, select Create test.
2. Choose between Create a test, Customize a template, or Schedule a live conversation. 
   Note: Select Schedule a live conversation to run a moderated test.
   
3. Select what you plan to test: a Prototype, a Website, or an App.
   
4. Choose how to reach your audience:
   
   • Build audience: This option allows you to recruit your audience from the UserTesting Contributor Network, or create your own Custom Network of UserTesting contributors.
   • Create link: Create a link to share with anyone outside of the UserTesting Platform. This option is also known as Invite Network.
     Not sure which network to choose? Read our Knowledge Base article to help you decide.
     
5. If you select the Build audience path, you’ll navigate to a page where you can choose how to recruit your audience and build your test plan. Read our article for more information on setting up your unmoderated test.
   

If you select the Create link path, you’ll arrive at a page where you can customize your test invite link and build your test plan. Read our article for more information on setting up your Invite Network test.

If you choose the Live Conversation path, you'll arrive on a similar page but with the option to sync your calendar and choose your interview availability. Read our article for more information on setting up a Live Conversation interview.

Advance to our next article, Part 4: “Select Your Audience (Screener Questions)” for steps on recruiting contributors for your test.

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