Automated testing allows for simultaneous feedback on a website from multiple users without a moderator. It involves identifying key tasks and questions, recruiting participants, and following best practices to ensure effective results. The document emphasizes the importance of testing preparation and participant evaluation to gather useful insights.

1. Automated TestingBy: Lauren Martin

2. What is automated testing?Automated testing involves testing your application on many people at once, without a moderator, to get feedback about the site.

3. What you needA WebsiteGoals or Key Tasks that you know about for the website.A testing application.The ability to share a link online with many.

4. Creating the TestWrite down the key goals or tasks for the site. Identify any questions you have about how people use the site.Once you have some questions in mind, you want to start thinking about order.Don’t forget to ask people for their opinions too.

5. Best PracticesVet your participants.Be sure to gather information about the participants… don’t forget “other”.Identify 3 or 4 key tasks questions. If the test is longer than 10 minutes, people will most likely not finish it. Ask follow up questions: Overall, _____: 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly AgreeTest your test!

6. Share the TestYou’ll need to identify a way to recruit. If this is a personal site, try friends, family, social networking, etc. If this is a business site, try feedback emails, promotions, integrating with customer service calls, etc. Check Your Results

7. SURPRISE!!! fromOh Snap – this slide is for South Florida UX Meet-up Members only.