YOU'RE INVITED TO
HELP BUILD THIS.

You're receiving this because I hand-picked you from a small group of people whose feedback I genuinely trust. Your honest input will directly shape this platform before it launches to the world. That means a lot to me — thank you for being part of this.

01/WHAT I NEED FROM YOU

PLEASE FOCUS ON

  • Broken buttons, dead links, pages that don't load
  • Anything confusing — can you tell what the site does and how to navigate it?
  • Duplicate controls — two buttons that seem to do the same thing
  • Missing functionality — “I expected to be able to do X but couldn't”
  • Flow issues — does the path from browsing to booking make sense?
  • UX improvements — “this button should be moved here” or “I expected this link to go somewhere else”

PLEASE DON'T FOCUS ON

  • Visual design, colors, fonts, or branding — that's the next phase
  • “I don't like the look of...” isn't what I need right now
  • Style preferences — the visual identity will change

Content or copy feedback is welcome if something is genuinely confusing, but I'm not looking for stylistic preferences at this stage.

02/HOW TO THINK LIKE A TESTER

As you explore, ask yourself these kinds of questions. These are examples of the things I'm hoping you'll notice:

01

When I click on a listing icon on the map in the Discover page, does it actually open the class details?

02

Is the dashboard confusing? Are there two buttons that seem like they should be combined into one?

03

When I upload a profile picture, does it display correctly? Or is it stretched, cropped wrong, or missing?

04

Do links go where I expect? When I click “View Details” does it take me to the right page?

05

Are there error messages that don't make sense? Or ones that are too technical to understand?

06

Does the booking flow work smoothly? Can I get from finding a class to completing a booking without getting lost?

07

On mobile, does everything look right? Can I tap buttons easily? Does anything overlap or get cut off?

08

When I search or filter on the Discover page, do the results make sense? Are they what I expected?

09

After completing an action (like following someone or booking a class), is there clear confirmation that it worked?

10

When creating a session or listing, does the image upload work properly? Does it show up the way you'd expect?

03/YOUR MARCHING ORDERS

Please complete these steps in order. This gives me the most useful data and ensures you experience the core features of the platform.

1
Create an account. Sign up and choose whichever role feels natural: User (student), Artist, or Studio.
2
Set up your profile. Add a profile picture, fill out your bio, and complete as much as you can. Note anything confusing or broken.
3
Follow the “LocalArtist” studio account. Find it on the Discover page or navigate to the studio profile directly.
4
Follow the “Bridger Scott” artist account. This helps me test the follow system with real usage.
5
Browse the Discover page. Try the map view — zoom in, click on markers. Try the list view. Use the search bar. Try the filters.
6
Open 2-3 session detail pages. Read through the details. Does the information make sense? Is anything missing?
7
Try the booking flow. If a bookable session is available, try going through the process. Use the test credit card info below — no real charges will be made.
8
Explore your dashboard. Poke around the different sections. Is it clear what each section does?
9
Create a community meetup (optional). If you're comfortable, try creating an event. This tests the creation flow.
10
Use the bug report button. You'll see a small red icon in the bottom-right corner of every page. Whenever you spot an issue, click it — it captures a screenshot, lets you highlight the problem, and submit a description. Use it as much as you like.
11
Fill out the Beta Feedback questionnaire. Scroll to the footer and click the red “Beta Testing - Leave Feedback” link. The short version takes 3-5 minutes.
12
Complete the extended questionnaire (optional but appreciated). After submitting the quick feedback, you'll be asked if you want to answer more questions. It takes 5-7 extra minutes and gives me much deeper insight.
04/TEST CREDIT CARD INFO

Bookings are in test mode during the beta. No real charges will be made. Use the card details below when testing the booking flow.

SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT
Card Number4242 4242 4242 4242
ExpirationAny future date (e.g. 12/34)
CVCAny 3 digits (e.g. 123)
ZIPAny 5 digits (e.g. 12345)
DECLINED PAYMENT
Card Number4000 0000 0000 0002
ExpirationAny future date
CVCAny 3 digits
Use this to test how the app handles failed payments

You will not be charged real money. All payments go through Stripe test mode.

05/THE BUG REPORT BUTTON

In the bottom-right corner of every page, you'll see a small red button with a bug icon. This is your best friend during testing.

  1. Click the bug button when you see something wrong
  2. A screenshot is captured automatically
  3. Drag a box around the specific problem area (or skip to use the full screenshot)
  4. Type a quick description of what's wrong
  5. Hit submit — done!

Use this the moment you see something off. Don't wait until later — this way you won't forget.

06/THE FEEDBACK QUESTIONNAIRE

WHERE TO FIND IT

Scroll to the footer of any page. On the right side, you'll see a red link:

BETA TESTING - LEAVE FEEDBACK →

You must be logged in to submit. You also have the option to submit anonymously.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Quick Feedback (Tier 1)3-5 minutes

8 ratings + 3 short text responses

Extended Feedback (Tier 2)5-7 more minutes

Additional ratings + 7 detailed text responses. Optional but incredibly helpful.

07/FINAL NOTES

There are no wrong answers. Brutal honesty is the most helpful thing you can give me. If something feels off, say it. If something is confusing, that confusion itself is valuable feedback.

If something is so broken you can't even submit the feedback form, just text or email me directly. And if you have a question about how something is supposed to work — ask. That confusion is exactly what I need to hear about.

Thank you for doing this. Seriously.