Which are the main areas to QA a WordPress site

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What is WordPress?

WordPress is one of the most popular content management system, some of the Wordpress highlights are that is super user friendly, it has tons of plugins, basically you can add any functionality needed, and its super simple to customize.

What to QA on a WordPress Site: 

When performing quality assurance (QA) on a WordPress site, there are several main areas that you should focus on to ensure its functionality, performance, and user experience. 

Functionality Testing:

  • Verify that all core WordPress features are working correctly.
  • Test theme functionality, including menus, widgets, and custom post types.
  • Check the functionality of plugins and their compatibility with other plugins.

Cross-Browser and Cross-Device Compatibility:

  • Test the site across different web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) to ensure consistent rendering and functionality.
  • Check the site's responsiveness and compatibility on various devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) and screen sizes.

Content Validation:

  • Review all content for accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting.
  • Test links and ensure they are functioning correctly.
  • Validate forms, such as contact forms or registration forms, and verify that data is processed correctly.

Performance and Speed:

  • Evaluate the site's performance and load times to ensure optimal user experience.
  • Test page load speed using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix.
  • Optimize images, minimize CSS and JavaScript files, and leverage caching techniques to improve performance.

Security:

  • Ensure that the site follows security best practices, such as using strong passwords and keeping WordPress core, themes, and plugins up to date.
  • Test for vulnerabilities, such as SQL injections or cross-site scripting (XSS).
  • Set up secure HTTPS (SSL) connections for data encryption if applicable.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization):

Validate the site's SEO settings, including meta tags, titles, and descriptions.
Check for proper URL structures and permalinks.
Ensure XML sitemaps are generated and submitted to search engines.

Accessibility:

Verify that the site complies with accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1 or higher).
Test for keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, and alternative text for images.

User Experience (UX) Testing:

  • Evaluate the overall user experience, including ease of navigation, intuitive design, and clear calls to action.
  • Test forms and other interactive elements for user-friendliness.
  • Validate responsive design and mobile usability.

Backup and Restore:

  • Regularly back up the site and test the restoration process to ensure data can be recovered if necessary.
Verify that backups are stored securely and are easily accessible when needed.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT):

  • If you have the chance, and people available, it's a really good idea to involve real users or stakeholders to perform acceptance testing and gather feedback on usability, design, and functionality.

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