Testing requires dedication and preferably a dedicated testerJune 7, 2024The need for dedicated testing has not diminished since WebDepend started 14 years ago.Rolling out improvements to our audit tool in recent Testing Manager releasesMay 29, 2024New releases every week add to Sites beta launch - a roundup of releases over the past 4 weeks.A donation lost due to a payment errorMay 10, 2024Unicef UK missed out on our donation due to a payment errorVersion 1.9.0 Brings A New Sites Testing ToolApril 21, 2024Add a site, then crawl the pages and carry out accessibility checks for each page!Project Budgets New Feature In Version 1.8.9April 14, 2024Budget fields added to Project View - easily see how much budget remains.Version 1.8.8 Opens Up Access to the Project ViewApril 6, 2024Opening up access to Project View for Customers - now we're all on the same page.Version 1.8.7 of Testing Manager introduces VersionsMarch 28, 2024Now release notes and version numbers are managed from Testing Manager.When do you add a Tester to your development team?February 20, 2024Don't wait for your development team to become stretched before bringing in a tester.A Brief History Of Testing ManagerJanuary 8, 2024Our in-house system is a combination of client portal and internal system. How did we get here?Contributions to charity from last yearJanuary 3, 2024Every month our team at WebDepend collectively selects a charity to which we contribute a modest donation.Managing mobile devices for QA projectsOctober 31, 2023Managing multiple mobile devices can be complicated, how we keep track of what devices we have for QA projects.Customised issue connectors for your existing toolsOctober 1, 2023We bind to your existing workflow to automatically add bugs to your project using a customised connector for your software.Barriers to QA: Not Enough BudgetJanuary 17, 2019Reducing or taking QA out of a project budget is a false economy, what's the solution if your project is running out of money or has no budget for QA?Merry Christmas from all at WebDependDecember 21, 2018At WebDepend we are coming to the end of nine years testing websites and mobile apps. Instead of sending Christmas cards we have made a donation to CALM.Testing Manager v1.5 ReleasedApril 17, 2018Version 1.5 of Testing Manager is centred around improvements to the UI plus a few smaller functionality updates. Come read about the updates.Testing Manager v1.4 ReleasedMarch 12, 2018Testing Manager version 1.4 has now been released and includes a number of new updates relating to expanded projects functionality.Launch of new dedicated Testing Manager applicationFebruary 26, 2018Today we have some exciting news, we have launched our very own web application, called Testing Manager.Is it better to hope for no issues or to find many issues?March 23, 2017Is it better not knowing about problems or to find a whole bunch of issues, which could cause the project to launch late or go over budget?6 reasons why independent testing benefits in-house teamsMarch 14, 2016There are a number of key benefits to independent testing that can greatly benefit your organisation.Merry Christmas from all of us at WebDependDecember 25, 2015This year, in 2015, instead of sending Christmas cards, we have decided to make a donation to the Unforgettable Foundation.Why user experience still gets overlookedApril 11, 2015User experience or UX, is a common expression, there are websites devoted to it and it is easy to find a UX specialist. Why does UX still get overlooked?Is your website actually mobile friendly?March 30, 2015Google announced that mobile-friendliness will become more of a ranking signal but what does it take for your site to actually be mobile friendly?WebDepend is 5!December 17, 2014In December, we are celebrating our 5th birthday since WebDepend first began trading in December 2009.9 Important Traits Of A Website TesterAugust 6, 2014What traits make a good website tester? We discuss 9 traits that we feel are important and are all aspects that we build into testing at WebDepend.Web Browser Market Share - August 2013August 6, 2013Since we last looked at browser market share in May, there have been a few changes, which will most likely impact the web browsers that you support.Web Browsers Worth Supporting In May 2013May 14, 2013The next instalment on which browsers you should be supporting in May 2013 shows big gains for 1 browser.7 Reasons Why Project Managers Should Not Test WebsitesApril 18, 2013It is my view that project managers should not test the web projects that they manage. Assess them yes, test them no. Read on to find out why.Web Browsers Worth Supporting In April 2013April 13, 2013After a month off, here is the latest update on which browsers you should be supporting in April 2013.Why must I continue testing my website?February 14, 2013As soon as your website launches it is necessary to plan the next set of testing. But why? Here are some suggestions.Web Browsers Worth Supporting In February 2013February 7, 2013Continuing with our monthly web browser update, we look at the browsers with the largest market share in January 2013 for the UK and Worldwide.How To Estimate Testing For Your Web ProjectJanuary 17, 2013An otherwise perfectly estimated project can be undone by optimistic estimating of the testing phase. We take you through how to best estimate testing.New responsive website launchedJanuary 12, 2013Yesterday we launched our new website, which is a mini landmark for WebDepend coming at the same time as our 3 year business anniversary.Web Browsers Worth Supporting in January 2013January 8, 2013The web browser world changes frequently so our next instalment looks at which web browsers have the greatest market share for January 2013.Online Department Store Very Has Pagination IssuesDecember 24, 2012Pagination issues experienced when using the Very website means that browsing and sorting products becomes impossible to use.Web Browsers Worth Supporting in DecemberDecember 21, 2012The web browser world changes frequently so we're starting a monthly series highlighting which web browsers your website should be supporting.Website Testing Challenges For 2013December 17, 2012As we look ahead at next year, what are the main website testing challenges that we expect to face in 2013?12 Good Reasons To Test WebsitesMarch 12, 2012There are many reasons to test websites, which get overlooked in the rush to launch a new site. Here are 12 good reasons why you should testSlow page speed can affect your Google rankingOctober 21, 2011A recent video posted onto the Google Webmaster Central Youtube Channel shows Matt Cutts explaining how Google determines page speed.Introduction To Website MonitoringMay 22, 2011Website monitoring is much more than a simple ping or http monitor, as site monitoring can keep tabs on a lot more than just the odd bit of downtimeWebsite Audits - Auditing Your Website's AccessibilityMarch 1, 2011Areas covered within our website audits, we're auditing accessibility to make sure that all users can browse, understand and fully use your website.Website Audits - Uncovering Usability IssuesFebruary 16, 2011An unusable website is not much good to anyone. Here are some suggestions as to how do you go about assessing the usability of your website.Website Audits - Breaking Down Browser CompatibilityJanuary 25, 2011For our blog series, we are breaking down the subject of browser compatibility and how that can greatly affect your website.Website Audits - Focus On FunctionalityJanuary 17, 2011A thorough audit of any website covers numerous aspects. A regular audit of your website's functionality aims to uncover any errors or problems.Is Your Website Ready For Christmas?November 1, 2010Before the Christmas rush really begins, carry out a thorough website audit of your website site to uncover issues that will impact on your sales.Pressure To Launch Websites Means BugsSeptember 10, 2010Why pressure to launch websites means that more bugs and issues are experienced. Help is at hand to take the pressure off urgent testing.Website Quality Testing Is Hard To DoAugust 5, 2010Why testing the quality of a website is difficult to do and some of the areas of testing that are required to improve and maintain a top quality website.Website testing problems for Graphic Design agenciesMay 8, 2010A breakdown of regular website testing problems experienced by graphic design agencies plus 4 potential solutions including outsourcing website testing.Website Quality Testing for FreelancersFebruary 18, 2010A rundown of the benefits of WebDepend's website quality testing services for freelance website designers and web developers.Google Analytics Qualification PassedFebruary 16, 2010WebDepend and Tom Batey are proud to announce being awarded Google Analytics Individual Qualification today.WebDepend focus on website testingJanuary 25, 2010January 2010 sees the launch of WebDepend, a new business concentrating on the testing of web sites and management of web projects.