To test the usability of websites one may either charge a service or use various tools. Because online tools are a key element of both the FOLDEN directory and the blogs, up to now only webbased usability tools have been introduced here. An interesting alternate service is combining online facilities with tests by real persons.

UserTesting.com is offering usability services by its website. Customers may fill out a form with the internet address of a website, the target group and information on the tasks the testers are asked to perform. The service now recruites testers with appropriate profiles, who will visit the submitted website and perform the particular tasks. Finally the customer gets a video report.

The service is available for a most affordable price starting with $ 29.- with one participating tester. Further information is available at the UserTesting.com homepage.

Directory Sources: Web Usability, Accessibility