Introduction

• Brief explanation of manual testing and its importance for WordPress sites
• Why manual testing remains crucial despite automated tools
• Overview of what the blog will cover

Section 1: Preparing for Manual Testing

1. Understanding Your WordPress Site Structure
   • Core WordPress functionality
   • Themes and plugins being used
   • Custom code or modifications
2. Creating a Test Plan
   • Defining scope and objectives
   • Identifying critical user flows
   • Preparing test data
3. Setting Up a Staging Environment
   • Importance of not testing on production
   • Options for creating a staging site (plugins, hosting providers, local development)

Section 2: Core WordPress Functionality Testing

1. Basic Site Navigation
   • Testing all menus and links
   • Checking breadcrumbs (if applicable)
   • Verifying internal linking structure
2. Content Testing
   • Post and page rendering
   • Media display (images, videos)
   • Formatting and typography
3. User Role Testing
   • Admin capabilities
   • Editor/author permissions
   • Subscriber/guest access

Section 3: Theme and Plugin Testing

1. Theme-Specific Testing
   • Responsiveness across devices
   • Custom theme features
   • Compatibility with major plugins
2. Plugin Functionality Verification
   • Testing each plugin’s core features
   • Checking for conflicts between plugins
   • Verifying settings and configurations

Section 4: Form and Interactive Element Testing

1. Contact Forms
   • Submission testing
   • Validation checks
   • Notification verification
2. E-commerce Functionality (if applicable)
   • Product pages
   • Cart and checkout process
   • Payment gateway testing
3. Search Functionality
   • Basic search results
   • Advanced search filters
   • Search relevance

Section 5: Cross-Browser and Device Testing

• Testing on major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Mobile device testing (iOS, Android)
• Tablet verification
• Checking for responsive design issues

Section 6: Performance and Security Observations

• Manual performance checks (page load times, large image identification)
• Basic security checks (visible admin pages, outdated components)
• Broken link checking

Section 7: Documentation and Reporting

• How to document test cases
• Effective bug reporting
• Tracking resolved issues
• Creating a regression test checklist

Conclusion

• Importance of regular manual testing
• Recommendations for testing frequency
• Encouragement to develop a testing routine
• Invitation for readers to share their testing tips in comments

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