Help beta test the Paper Folds app

 

Calling people with big opinions!

We’re building something that works for real people in this community, and we need real people to tell us how it’s going! We need you to beta test the new Paper Folds app and give us your honest opinions – even your frustrations genuinely matter to how this thing comes out.

What Beta Testing Means

Beta testing is the phase between “we think this works” and “we know it works.” You’re using a version of the app that is functional but not finished. That means:

  • Some features may be incomplete or temporarily unavailable.
  • You may encounter bugs, slow load times, or unexpected behavior.
  • The design or layout may change before launch.
  • Content volume may be limited during the testing period.

None of that is a problem — it’s the point. You’re helping us find those things so we can fix them.

What We’re Asking of You

Your Commitment

We’re asking for approximately four weeks of your time, from May 15 through June 15. During that period, we hope you will:

  • Use the app at least 2–3 times per week on your normal device(s).
  • Complete at least one mid-point feedback survey (sent around June 1).
  • Complete a final feedback survey at the close of the beta period.
  • Report any bugs or issues as you encounter them — big or small.

If you signed up for the optional follow-up conversation, we’ll reach out near the end of the beta period to schedule a short call (10-15 minutes).

What “Good Feedback” Looks Like

You don’t need technical expertise to give us useful feedback – in fact, it’s probably better research for us if you don’t!

Think you’re up for it? We’d love to have you complete the form below to apply for beta testing.

We genuinely appreciate your time. This is a small, independent operation, and your participation makes a real difference!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the beta program, how to access the app, or anything else, reach out:

Robert Rose
Chief Technical Officer & Publisher
robert@paperfoldsnews.com

Echo Rose
Chief Executive Officer & Editor-in-Chief
echo@paperfoldsnews.com