participate in my usability testing? (Boston)

[cos]

I'm running some usability testing for a Boston based web startup I work for part time, HeyLetsGo. I kept bugging them to do usability testing when they redesign the site, they're redesigning the site, and they asked me to do the tests :)

Would you like to come in for a usability test? You'd come to our office at Downtown Crossing, sit at a computer, and do some simple things that people do with the site (like sign up for an account and fill out a basic profile, or search for an event). I'd give you the list of things to do, and talk to you about each one to find out what was clear or confusing about how our site works, what made you pause and think, what could be better, etc. It'd take 60-80 minutes and we'd pay you $25.

We're looking for women in their 20s who use the Internet socially and like to go out to clubs, shows, comedy, concerts, etc. in metro Boston, and who do not yet use HeyLetsGo. Oh, and right now, I want to find at least one person who can come in this Friday during the day, and one who can come in on Monday either during the day or early evening.

Wanna do it? (comment here or email me)

Comments

[cabell.livejournal.com]

Where is Downtown Crossing? I'd be interested in doing it, but whether I could do it on Friday or not depends on how easily I can get there.

[cos]

Downtown Crossing is a stop on the red line & orange line. It's a block away from Park Street (red line & green line). It's basically at the center of the MBTA subway system. Where would you be coming from?

[cabell.livejournal.com]

Okay, I looked at the trip planner and I could do the green line from Allston, but I also just realized that I'm getting my hair cut on Friday also, so it's not going to work for me--and this coming week is entirely booked with an IAP workshop. Are you still going to be testing after that?

[cos]

We're releasing a new design on Tuesday and I need to find a few people to test with before then, but hopefully we're going to continue doing this every month or two indefinitely.

[redheadedmuse.livejournal.com]

I can do it before Tuesday if I can bring Rio with me. She's distracting, but she's also part of my regular internet experience, so it might be more realistic that way.

[dpolicar]

We're looking for women in their 20s who use the Internet socially and like to go out to clubs, shows, comedy, concerts, etc. in metro Boston

This is, bar none, the most brilliant blog pickup line I've ever encountered. BRAVO!

[cos]

Hah! *laugh*

I didn't even define the "core demographic", as they call it, for this web site - one of the founders, who happens to be a woman in her late 20s, did. :)

The number of "women in their 20s who use the Internet socially and like to go out to clubs, shows, comedy, concerts, etc. in metro Boston" who I already know is pretty large! The trick is, how many of them are available for and interested in doing this usability testing?

[cos]

Huh, you're quite right, it would be. But do you still go out to nightlife stuff much?

[starphire.livejournal.com]

My office is at Downtown Crossing, so I'll mention it to likely coworkers.

[dreams-of-wings.livejournal.com]

Maybe? Possibly even probably?

I can't do either of the slots this week though.

[dpolicar]

Heh.
"Usability testing". Right. Gotcha. (wink, wink, nudge, nudge)

[cos]

"either"? This week there's just Friday daytime (though it could be any time during the day, so it might be more than one "slot").

When next week is good?

We need someone for Monday more than for later in the week but we'll do at least one more after Monday, likely more than one.

[cos]

Thanks. And good to know you're working nearby.

[gilana]

Are you firm on the 20s thing? I'd be interested in doing it, but I'm in my 30s.

[shadesong.livejournal.com]

Aw, I'm too old. :P

[museumfreak.livejournal.com]

I was just going to suggest you to him if he wasn't firm on the age thing. I didn't realize you knew cos.

[kirin]

Everybody knows cos.

[some-kitten.livejournal.com]

I could do it after next Wednesday if you still need someone. Kind of busy still getting paid Friday and Monday.

[cos]

Yes you did, at one point :) We talked about it when we were talking about Arisia, a few months ago.

[cos]

We will, yes. I'm not sure I have your email address, could you email me @ heyletsgo.com (with my usual username) and say what day(s) and time(s) you're available on a weekday between noonish and evening?

[queen-of-wands.livejournal.com]

I could do it Monday afternoon, but I'll only just barely still be in my 20s.

Also, you never emailed me back about last week and thus I never saw you :(

[elements.livejournal.com]

I'm generally considered pretty good at feedbacking usability and enjoy doing it, but am way too swamped this week. Keep me in the loop for the future tho please!