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Run a Beta / Early Access Program
Use this when the product works but you are not ready for everyone. A beta is a learning program with a go/no-go. When you decide to ship, switch to the launch workflow. Do not run both as one blob.
01Set beta goals
What you must learn, what would stop the launch, how long, and what participants should expect. Vague “get feedback” is not a goal.
02Recruit and onboard
Mix of power users and newer ones. Over-recruit. Welcome them with known issues and a place to talk.
03Run the beta
Surveys, tickets, usage. Triage daily. Fix what blocks. Tell them when you ship a fix.
- ResearchBeta Program Feedback SurveyFilled-in survey starter for a beta cohort (satisfaction, launch-readiness, must-fix). If this is not a beta, use Survey Question Generator, then Survey Question Auditor.
- ProductFeature Prioritization MatrixPrioritize product features using structured frameworks like RICE, Value vs. Effort, or Kano Model.
04Decide and hand off
Pattern the feedback against the original goals. Ship, slip, or cut. If you ship, open the launch workflow with this readout attached.
- ResearchResearch Insight Statement WriterTurn themes and observations into decision-ready insight statements (Observation, Pattern, Implication, Recommendation) plus a short exec "So What" summary. Use after synthesis or affinity output.
- ResearchSurvey Analysis FrameworkAnalyze survey data to extract design insights, identify patterns, and generate actionable recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
When do we start the launch workflow?
The day you decide to ship. Carry known issues, the readout, and who already has access into launch readiness. Do not duplicate GTM in the beta.
What if we cannot fix what we hear?
Do not run a beta. A beta with no engineering capacity is a support queue. Run a handful of usability sessions instead.
How is this different from a launch?
A beta has a learning goal and a go/no-go. A launch has a date and an audience of everyone. If you are already announcing, you are in the launch workflow.