Testing a Website

Testing a Website

1. User Interface

   • Wireframe and low fidelity prototypes can be used to inform the testing of user interface:
     • Does the implemented interface match the wireframe design?
     • Does the interface take account of end user requirements such as accessibility?

2. Hyperlinks

   • All hyperlinks, external and internal should be checked to make sure they work.
   • If dead links are found they should be examined to see the relative and absolute address to check for errors.

3. Media

   • Audio , images and videos should be tested by checking:
     • Positioning matches design.
     • That alt tags exist where images don't appear
     • Video and audio successfully allow for the clip to be played, paused and restarted
     • Any 'autoplay' video or audio works as expected

4. Consistency

   • Consistency in font, size, style, position of media and accessibility features should also be checked for each page on the site.
   • It may be necessary to check external CSS style sheets if issues are encountered with page styling.
   • Any errors found during testing would be rectified by revisiting the implementation phase of web development.