User Research
How to run user research as a 1-person team
Solo founders can run real user research without a dedicated team. Here is the lean playbook that works in 2026.
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Insights on expert networks, market research, UX research, and AI training from the CleverX team.
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User Research
How to run website usability testing in 7 steps
Learn the seven concrete steps to run effective website usability tests, from setting objectives to presenting findings that drive real design decisions.
Research Operations
How to spot a low-quality research panel
Eight concrete red flags that reveal a weak research panel, from opaque sourcing to ballooning fraud rates, with a scoring checklist to use before you commit.
Product Research
How to test a website before launch: pre-launch QA checklist
Everything product managers need to QA a website before launch: a structured checklist covering UX, performance, SEO, accessibility, and real-user validation.
Product Research
How to test AI features in your product: 5-step playbook
Testing AI features requires a different approach than standard usability testing. This playbook covers the five steps every PM should run before shipping an AI-powered capability.
Product Research
How to test with your own users without paying for panels
A step-by-step BYOA framework for product teams who want to run high-quality research using their own customer base, not a rented panel.
Product Research
How to test fintech apps for trust and security UX
Step-by-step testing methods for fintech PMs who need to validate that their app's security UX builds confidence without killing conversion.
User Research
How to write a discussion guide for AI moderators
Learn how to structure questions, pacing, and branching logic so an AI moderator can run interviews that produce real insights.
Product Research
How to write concept testing surveys that capture intent
A step-by-step guide to structuring concept testing surveys so you measure genuine intent instead of polite agreement from respondents.
User Research
Human-AI workflow for user research: best practices
A practical guide to running a human-AI research workflow, with role definitions, handoff protocols, and quality checks that keep research rigorous at scale.
Product Research
In-product surveys vs email surveys: response rates
In-product surveys typically achieve 10-30% response rates while email surveys average 10-15%. Here is when each method wins.
Product Research
Indie hacker research: validation under $100
A concrete playbook for indie hackers who need real user signal before writing a single line of code, all for under $100.