This evening I attended UX Brighton for the first time since moving to (and starting work in) Brighton this summer. A glance through some past events looked promising; some real experts in the areas of usability and user experience have taken time out to share their knowledge with others at this regular free event.

This particular session focused on remote user testing and its benefits (plus a few drawbacks). Since the web is accessed beyond the confines of our studios or cities, so the users of the websites we build may be spread geographically. Not only may their locations be diverse, their skills may also range considerably. This is where remote testing can come into its own, allowing us to sample a wider audience to test our work and often at a lower cost than traditional on-site testing.