Usability tests using Fivesecondtest.com
I stumbled upon a clever website called Fivesecondtest which allows for “Simple, instant feedback on your designs.” Using the site affords users quick multiple variance tests of static page designs. What I like about this site versus Omniture Test and Target or Google Website Optimizer is users do not need to be an Analytics experts or developers to use and understand how to upload and interpret testing results. In a matter of seconds you literally feel like you can contribute to the site.
One setback of testing is that you will not be able to target specific user types with these tests. So tests should be for measuring things like strong Call To Actions (CTAs) or the most prominent focal points on a page.
Key features of the site are:
- tests are quick and simple to take part in
- community model ensures that it is desirable to submit and take tests
- It’s free and easy to use
- straight forward CTA on home page gets users envolved quickly
- fun, fun, fun!!!
Props to Angry Monkeys for seeing a need and solving it in a smart and clean way.
