Rewarding Participants

Incentivising and Compensating Participants for their Time and Effort.

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Written by Jonny
Updated over a week ago

You've got your Participants, they've taken part in your test, and you have everything you need.

Participants in user testing provide valuable insights that can help improve the product before it is released to the market. To thank them for their efforts, you may want to reward them! Here are several ways to do so.

  1. Monetary compensation: One of the most common ways to compensate user testing Participants. Monetary compensation can be in the form of cash, gift cards, or vouchers. The payment amount depends on the length of the user testing session and the complexity of the task. Remember that they've given up their time to help you!


  2. Product or service discount: If the product being tested is a physical product or a service, offering a discount to Participants can be a great way to compensate them! This can be a discount code used to purchase the product or service once it is released. We've seen some customers give the Participant the final product as an extra thanks for their help!


  3. Access to exclusive content: Offering Participants access to exclusive content, such as a beta version of the product, or exclusive tutorials, can be a great way to compensate them. This incentivizes them to Participate in user testing and makes them feel valued and appreciated.


  4. Swag or merchandise: Providing Participants with branded merchandise such as t-shirts, bags, or hats can be a fun way to compensate them. This not only helps to promote the product but also creates a sense of brand loyalty among Participants!


  5. Charitable donations: Some Participants may not want compensation for their time and effort. In such cases, offering to donate to a charity of their choice can be a great way to show appreciation. This not only compensates the Participant but also benefits a good cause too.

As you can see, there are several ways to compensate Participants. The compensation method choice should depend on the product being tested, the length of the user testing session, and the Participants' preferences. The main thing to note, be fair!

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