How to control promo codes and testing

[mutank]

From what i've seen alot of developers doing, they tend to throw promo codes around without control. Some throw 50 out the door and hope that at least one review comes back.

Some developers want feedback, but due to the lack of control of their promo codes (they post a list of 10 publicly), they don't control who gets what and to ask the people who do get it what they think of the app.

I've developed a way to combat this problem and it's honestly really simple. Create a small ticket-based support system that lets people request a promo code, they state their device specs, and you send them one promo code, then they can reply back with their thoughts and what not.

Clearmind Developers | The Official Website For Development Of Clearmind Products

Here is the branch of my company's website that deals with beta testers, feel free to sign up and see how the site functions, quite simple yet effective.

Feel free to sign up and test out an app while you're at it.

I think this method is much better then just blatently pasting countless promo codes and hoping for reviews.

[MasterofHubes]

This sounds like an excellant idea. It makes it much easier for someone like me who is running a site to get codes and be in contact with developers.

[Hercule]

promo code and beta testing is usually 2 different things, no ??

Pomo code => promotion.
beta testing => you are allowed of 100 device per year for beta tester.

[mutank]

Originally Posted by Hercule

promo code and beta testing is usually 2 different things, no ??

Pomo code => promotion.
beta testing => you are allowed of 100 device per year for beta tester.

I see it more of a feedback thing.

Even though I use the term beta testing, it's more of a "give me your feedback". Beta testing just sounds simpler and triggers the right keywords in your head.

[Feldspar]

Originally Posted by mutank

I see it more of a feedback thing.

Even though I use the term beta testing, it's more of a "give me your feedback". Beta testing just sounds simpler and triggers the right keywords in your head.

Would this be.. gamma testing?

There is value in getting feedback even after the app is on the store. I'd rather see a quick response that's honest and directed at the developer than have to rely only on iTunes reviews.