Quality Assurance (QA) Testing
Since 2010 I have been performing manual QA testing on websites and applications to help achieve the best user experience.
Manual QA Testing
Online shoppers demand a seamless and secure experience. If users encounter barriers, they might choose to do business with a competitor. Routine manual QA testing is vital to the success of every website.
Desktop and Mobile Testing Basics
- page load speed
- heading hierarchy and page layout
- font sizes and line heights
- functionality
- navigation logic
- lead capture
- link integrity
- proofreading
- browser-operating system display consistency
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance, such as text-to-background color contrast, text scalability, line heights, link text, image "alt" attributes, buttons, video captions, and keyboard-only navigation
Ecommerce Testing
- search filters
- product descriptions
- product images and videos
- product details
- prices and specials
- product availability
- checkout functionality and processes
- inventory accuracy
- WCAG compliance
Native App Testing
- heading hierarchy
- font sizes
- line heights
- link text
- buttons
- functionality
- display consistency
- WCAG compliance
Automated QA Testing
Automation
Automated QA testing is helpful for owners who manage large or multiple websites or for those with limited staff.
Automated testing can supplement manual testing but never replace it.
Applications
Subscriptions to QA software such as Siteimprove™ scan each page of a website for:
- broken links
- spelling errors (not grammar)
- accessibility errors such as insufficient color contrast, empty image "alt" attributes, incorrect heading hierarchy, and redundant link text
Web Design Planning