Testing & Quality Assurance

In This Section, You Will Learn:

• • How to test your entire checkout process
• • Finding and fixing common issues
• • Speed testing and optimization
• • Mobile compatibility verification
• • Pre-launch checklist
• • Using AI to debug problems

Testing Your Checkout Process

• The checkout is where money is made. Test it thoroughly.
• Enable Test Mode (Development Store):
• • Development stores allow fake test orders
• • Uses Bogus Gateway for testing
• • No real money changes hands
• Test Checkout Steps:
• 1. Add product to cart
• 2. View cart (check price, quantity)
• 3. Proceed to checkout
• 4. Enter test customer info
• 5. Select shipping method
• 6. Complete order
• 7. Verify order confirmation email
• 8. Check order in admin panel
• What to Verify:
• • Shipping rates calculate correctly
• • Discount codes work
• • Tax is applied (if applicable)
• • Order confirmation email arrives

Common Issues and Fixes

• Problem: Images look blurry
• Fix: Upload higher resolution images (2048x2048px)
• Problem: Colors don't match brand guidelines
• Fix: Check hex codes in Theme settings → Colors
• Problem: Shipping rates wrong
• Fix: Settings → Shipping → Edit zones and rates
• Problem: Text is hard to read
• Fix: Increase font size or change color contrast
• Problem: Add to Cart button hidden on mobile
• Fix: Adjust section settings or check mobile preview
• AI Debugging Tip: Screenshot the issue and paste into ChatGPT: 'I have this issue in my Shopify store. How do I fix it?'

Speed Testing

• Tools to Test Speed:
• • Google PageSpeed Insights (free)
• • GTmetrix (free)
• • Shopify's online store speed report
• Target Scores:
• • Mobile: 60+ (good), 80+ (excellent)
• • Desktop: 80+ (good), 90+ (excellent)
• Common Speed Issues:
• • Large images (compress them!)
• • Too many apps installed
• • Slow third-party scripts
• • Complex theme animations
• Quick Wins:
• • Use WebP format for images
• • Remove unused apps
• • Disable unnecessary animations
• • Enable Shopify's lazy loading

Pre-Launch Checklist

• Before going live, verify:
• ✅ All products have images and descriptions
• ✅ Prices are correct (including sale prices)
• ✅ Shipping rates are set for your delivery areas
• ✅ All policies are added (Shipping, Returns, Privacy)
• ✅ Contact information is accurate
• ✅ Test order completed successfully
• ✅ Mobile view looks professional
• ✅ Page speed is acceptable (60+ mobile)
• ✅ All menu links work
• ✅ Email notifications are set up
• ✅ WhatsApp button is visible
• ✅ Social media links work

Using AI to Debug

• AI is your 24/7 debugging assistant.
• Describe problems clearly:
• • 'My checkout page shows wrong shipping rate for Lahore'
• • 'My header logo is too small on mobile'
• • 'Product images are blurry on collection page'
• AI Debugging Prompt:
• 'I have a Shopify store using Dawn theme. [DESCRIBE PROBLEM]. How do I fix this step by step?'
• For technical issues:
• 'Here is my Shopify error: [PASTE ERROR]. Explain what's wrong and how to fix it.'