Hey @user23861, happy to to have you join! 
The good news is that if you stay logged into your Elfsight account, your own views won’t be counted — even in production. You can also add the widget to a test page to save every view 
You can find more info about views here: View Limit: Everything you need to know - Elfsight Help Center.
Feel free to reach out to us here anytime, we’re always happy to assist!