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