How to Perform Market Validation: A Step-by-Step Guide
It's essential to validate product ideas before investing time and money. Learn how to perform market validation and the user research methods that...
Guides, resources and best practices from user research experts.
User Research Recruitment
Screener Survey Guide: How to Screen for Unmoderated Studies
Screener surveys are an important tool for research participant recruitment. We have a guide to help you create effective screeners for unmoderated...
Top 10 UX Design Methods Worth Testing in 2023
UX Design Requires the Implementation of Proven Design Methods. Learn About 10 UX Design Methods to Incorporate into Your Next Project
How to Conduct a UX Competitive Analysis and Why You Should
7 Easy Steps to Performing a UX Competitive Analysis
Respondent Retreat 2022: Exploring the Best of Austin
With a completely distributed team, Respondent's 2022 retreat was a time to build connection and align around empowering great research.
Respondent + SurveyMonkey: Automated Participant Recruitment, Tracking and Management
Respondent automates participant management for surveys of all sizes with SurveyMonkey, start to finish.
User interview questions
A Guide to Usability Testing Questions (Including 100 Examples)
Asking the right questions in the right way is the key to the success of your UX research project. With tips and 100+ question examples, Respondent...
Researcher Stories
Learning through observation: a research career journey
Respondent is proud to showcase our interviews with leading researchers across different industries. In this post, we speak to Will Leidheiser.
What Is Democratizing Research and How To Make It Work For You
Discover what research democratization is and isn’t and how it can make your organization more customer-centric and successful.
Supercharge Your User Research with Respondent + Lookback Integration
Respondent is proud to announce our new integration with Lookback. We explain how it will help streamline the user research process from start to...
Unmoderated Usability Testing 101: How To Get Started
Unmoderated usability testing is the perfect tool for fast and efficient testing. Let’s take a closer look at how it works and how to find...
The Best Unmoderated Usability Testing Tools of 2023
As this style of research gains popularity, we’ve seen many new tools emerge. Here are a few of our top picks for 2023.
How To Properly Recruit Focus Group Participants (2023 Edition)
Explore how to recruit participants for B2B and B2C focus groups including recruiting methods and options, incentives and the benefits and drawbacks...
Qualitative Research Questions: Gain Powerful Insights + 25 Examples
We review the basics of qualitative research questions, including their key components, how to craft them effectively, & 25 example questions.
User interview questions
50 Powerful User Interview Questions You Should Consider Asking
We researched the best user interview questions you can use for your qualitative research studies. Use these 50 sample questions for your next...
From Research To Strategy with Mia Northrop: Helping Stakeholders Connect The Dots
Respondent is proud to share profiles of incredible researchers from all over the world. For this post, we speak to a pioneer in the industry, Mia...
Researcher Stories
An intersection of interests: Interview with Paula Koppel
A career in research presented itself to Paula Koppel as the perfect intersection of all the things that interested her—things that she never thought...
How To Find Participants For User Research: 13 Ways To Make It Happen
With a little planning and effort, you can find the right participants for your user research. Let's walk through 13 of the best ways to make it...
Embedding research into the creative process: Research and Testing with John Whaley
Respondent is proud to share profiles of incredible researchers from all over the world. For this post, we speak to a pioneer in the industry, John...
How To Successfully Recruit Participants for A Study (2023 Edition)
Whether you’re recruiting participants for a B2B or a B2C research study, here the steps you need and the best recruiting methods for a successful...
User Testing Recruitment: 10 Smart Tips To Find Participants Fast
How can a company accelerate its user testing recruitment process? Here we share 10 tips to get the job done quickly.
UX Diary Study: 5 Essential Tips For Conducing Better Studies
Everything you need to know for conducting a user research diary study, the best method for producing powerful, accurate, useful insights.
Recruitment Methods for Research Studies: 17 Brilliant Ways to Make It Happen
Recruiting methods along with their pros and cons are explored. In addition, recruiting tips and some out-of-the-box ideas.
How to Recruit Participants for Qualitative Research (2022 Edition)
We explain best practices for recruiting participants for qualitative research that will help you save time and money.
The Secret To Fast & Successful B2B Participant Recruiting
Struggling to find b2b research participants for your study? Our team researched the best solutions & strategies to help you recruit a high-quality...
How Researchers Can Champion User Research At Their Company
Are you attempting to champion user research at your company? Read on for useful facts and actionable tips.
5 Ways To Improve Your Participant Profile
How can you optimize your profile for maximum engagement and success? Our team shares the best ways you can improve your participant profile to land...
An Interview With Respondent's CEO and Co-Founder: Jack Pratten
We chatted with the man behind Respondent. Find out about Jack Pratten's upbringing, the making of Respondent, and what's in store for the future.
Understanding Why High-Quality Research Needs High-Quality Participants
Why are high-quality participants essential to your research? Read here to find out who they are, why you need them, and how to find them.
Why is B2B Recruitment So Hard? Here’s How to Do It Right.
B2B recruitment is difficult, but not impossible. Depending on your context and challenges, certain strategies provide better results than others.
How To Get Survey Participants
Getting survey participants is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Read our tips on how to get survey participants that count.
Respondent Will Sponsor The Good Research Conference 2022
We’re happy to announce that Respondent will be the official sponsor of the Good Research Conference!
How To Create A Video Introduction For Your Participant Profile
Adding a video introduction to your participant profile can transform your success on Respondent. Learn how to do it in this step-by-step guide.
The Best UX Research Tools of 2023
There are many UX research tools available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. We divided the tools into five categories: interviewing, card...
How to Minimize Bias During Interviews
Have you ever taken a favorable liking to one individual over another based on their interests? It happens a lot, and that’s how most friendships...
Respondent Infographic: Participant Overview
We are proud to showcase our 1.5 million verified participants on Respondent with our new infographic.
How To Uncover Blind Spots In Your User Research
If you're not conducting user interviews, you're missing out on critical insights. Here's how to uncover blind spots in your user research.
Remote Research: The Best Strategies for Successful User Interviews
By leveraging essential tips and solutions for remote research, organizations can optimize their efforts in the modern workplace. Here's how you do...
How To Present Your User Research Findings
User research can be an essential and incredibly effective tool to grow your business, but how do we show the value of this research to our teams?
Revamped Feature: Participant Reviews 2.0
We recently revamped one of our most used features, smiley rating, and replaced it with a brand new star rating system. Learn all about Participant...
10 Powerful Respondent Features You Should Know About
We have 10 powerful Respondent features that make that job easier. Whether you’re new to the platform or a seasoned veteran, there’s something here...
6 Ways to Strengthen Your Participant Profile
Remember, your profile is your first and only chance to show researchers that you are a credible professional with knowledge to share. Try these six...
10 Smart Tips for Conducting Better User Interviews
Getting the most out of user interviews is an art, not a science. Start with these 10 tips for conducting better user interviews.
5 Researchers Share Why They Love Respondent For User Interviews
Read on to learn how five user researchers have used Respondent, and why they love it!
How To Unleash Your Extra Income Potential With Respondent
The number one question we get from new participants is “how can I get invited to participate in more projects.” In this article, we’ll discuss a few...
5 Reasons Why You Should Verify Your Work Email on Respondent
Verifying your work email on Respondent may seem unnecessary, but there are several benefits why you should take the extra step. Here are five...
5 Side Hustles for Software Engineers
Are you a software engineer looking for an easy side hustle to extra income? Read our list of the best side income jobs and projects you can try...
Respondent Is Laying the Foundation for a New Research Industry
A closer look at how market research has been conducted reveals what has gone wrong with it — as well as how Respondent plans to change this industry.
The Problem With the Market Research Industry — and How to Fix It
understanding what has gone wrong with today’s market research can help your business focus on better strategies for discovering what your customers...
5 Reasons Why B2B Software Companies Should Prioritize Research Interviews
Here are 5 reasons why B2B software companies should prioritize research interviews.
Inclusive Research Is Accurate Research
A Conversation with Oji Udezue Ex VP Product at Calendly, Head of Product for Communications at Atlassian.
The Case for Insourcing Qualitative B2B Research Today
Unsurprisingly, researchers everywhere have to take on more work. And they’re not turning to outsourced solutions to manage it.
5 Steps for Setting Up In-depth Interviews
We share 5 steps to set up in-depth interviews to start generating critical insights from discovery research!
5 Tips On How to Screen B2B Respondents for Research Interviews
5 Tips On How to Screen B2B Respondents for Research Interviews
4 Tips for Reaching High-Quality Respondents
User research relies on valuable insight that comes from high-quality respondents. Here are a few quick tips to help you get to your desired...
Remote 101: How to Work Remotely with your Team
We are a 100% distributed team & we have been testing out tools and tactics that enable us to work effectively. And we want to share how we do it.
How to Onboard New Employees Remotely
Switching from in-office onboarding to remote onboarding can be a challenge, but by setting expectations and changing some tools in your box, it is...
Remote Interview Tips for Market Researchers
Remote Interview Tips for Market Researchers
How We Solve the User Research Industry’s Trust Issues
How We Solve the Researcher Industry’s Trust Issues
Respondent Retreats: Home on the Range
Retreats are integral to fortifying bonds across the company — a hypothesis that was proven at our two previous retreats. We had our third in...
Respondent Retreats: Out of Office, Together
Learn all about our incredible retreat in the beautiful city of San Antonio.