On Mar 24, 2:50 pm, String <[email protected]> wrote: > Well, correct me if I'm wrong, but you kind of need to trust your beta > testers anyway, no? If they "run off" with your $0.99, that's probably a good > - and cheap, actually - indication that they shouldn't be in your beta group. >
Not every app is .99. But I think we pretty much agree about the trust. (So, are your beta testers ones that you've known since childhood?) If this is after the fact, it's no problem sending them a reward after they've been loyal beta testers. If what they did is worth $X dollars, then whether they spend that on your app is their business. Maybe you wouldn't want to setup a web page where you fill out a form and it spits out a certificate, though. Also, I don't think you should send out the codes. Likewise, I wouldn't send it to 1000 people just to see who turns out to be trustworthy. I'm not talking from experience here. I haven't offered *anything* to my beta testers. They get involved if they want to genuinely improve the product. Where I might use the idea is for nonprofit groups that want to use my app, reviewers, or people who are influential at certain retail outlets. They may not actually use it, but it's an advertising expense. Once you want to give it away to thousands of people, though, you might consider whether there is a better use for $300-1000 in advertising costs. So anyway, String, your idea is awesome, despite these nitpicky limitations. I may try it. Nathan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
