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Best Ways to Collect Testimonials for a New Product?

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Hey Product Hunt community! I’m currently looking to gather testimonials for my product, and I have friends and family who are willing to leave reviews. I’m wondering what the best approach is—should I have them write reviews directly on directory websites, or should I use specific tools like Trustpilot? Any advice or recommendations on the best way to collect and showcase testimonials would be really appreciated!

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Xinshu Ta
Send email to customers
Benson Gao
It is recommended to prompt users for a review or send them an email after they have used the service
Sage Wang
A balanced approach worked best. Start by collecting organic feedback from real users directly, which you can feature on your website or landing pages.
Sage Wang
If you're looking for genuine testimonials, I recommend starting by reaching out to early users directly and asking for feedback in a conversational way
Robert Thomas
Definitely tap your network to find early adopters who match your target audience. Offer them a free trial in exchange for a testimonial. Avoid friends and family unless they truly represent your ideal customer. You could also try reaching out to relevant online communities or forums where your target users hang out - offer a special discount code to active members in exchange for trying your product and providing a review. The key is finding people who will give you authentic feedback and testimonials to build initial social proof.