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The testing phase is crucial before launching a Store Locator. It ensures the staging environment matches the functional specifications and the approved mockup.
The Partoo project manager provides a test plan to centralize your feedback:
Detailed description of the observed feedback and expected behavior
Specification of the page type and device used
Screenshots
URL of the concerned page
I. Methodology
1. Prepare the necessary tools
Mockup: check graphic elements (colors, typography, spacing, structure).
Functional Specifications Document: check functional behaviors (search, filters, etc.).Staging environment
2. Test all page types
A Store Locator generally includes:
Main page
Geographic area pages (regions, departments…)
Index page
Pages Business
3. Test on different environments
Devices: Desktop & Mobile
Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari
Operating systems: iOS & Android
II. Checklist
A. Cross-checks
Tracking
Cookies
SEO (tags, metadata, indexing)
Content and translations
B. Checks by page type
1. Main page
Header / Footer
Banner
Breadcrumb
Page title
Search bar and Locate me button
Filters
List & map of Businesses: name, reviews, hours, address, CTA (Info, Directions, etc.)
Map: default zoom, dynamic update
“Geographic area” section
2. Geographic area pages
Breadcrumb
Title
Display and sorting rules for Businesses
3. Index page
Breadcrumb
Title
Links to Geographic area pages
4. Business page
Banner
Breadcrumb
Main information: name, reviews, hours, address, phone
Distance + CTA
Map
Navigation bar
All specific sections
Nearby Businesses