# Beta testing

Testing a product with selected real users before or during a wider release.

Testing a product with selected real users before or during a wider release.

## An example

A small group of publishers tries a new reporting screen and reports confusing results.

## Why it matters

Define the limits of the beta and collect evidence from actual use.


## Related terms
- [Ad placement](https://jolts.xyz/resources/glossary/ad-placement)
- [Ad spend](https://jolts.xyz/resources/glossary/ad-spend)
- [Advertiser](https://jolts.xyz/resources/glossary/advertiser)
- [Publisher](https://jolts.xyz/resources/glossary/publisher)

## Next step

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