General Functionality

• Verify that all pages and links are accessible.
• Test navigation menus for functionality and responsiveness.
• Ensure that forms (e.g., contact forms) are functional and submit data properly.
• Check search functionality (if applicable).
• Verify that WooCommerce cart, checkout, and payment gateways are functioning correctly.
• Confirm proper display of user account pages (login, registration, order history).

Design and Layout

• Ensure the new design matches the approved design mockups.
• Verify responsive design on various devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) and resolutions.
• Check alignment, spacing, and padding of all elements.
• Ensure consistent fonts, colors, and styles across all pages.
• Verify that logos and branding elements are displayed correctly.

Performance

• Test site loading speed using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, or Pingdom.
• Verify images are optimized and served in WebP or equivalent format where possible.
• Ensure unused CSS and JavaScript are minimized.
• Check caching is configured and working (e.g., using W3 Total Cache or equivalent).
• Validate server response time improvements.

SEO

• Verify Yoast SEO configurations, including titles, meta descriptions, and Open Graph tags.
• Check sitemap.xml and robots.txt configurations.
• Ensure canonical URLs are set correctly.
• Validate URL structures for SEO-friendliness.
• Test schema markup for products, articles, and other relevant content.

Content and Media

• Ensure all imported posts, pages, and media are correctly displayed.
• Check for broken image links or missing alt text.
• Verify accuracy and formatting of all text content.
• Test internal links and anchor links for proper functionality.

WooCommerce and Products

• Confirm product data (title, description, price, SKU, categories, tags) is accurate.
• Validate product images are optimized and correctly displayed.
• Test variable products, if applicable, for proper functionality.
• Verify stock management and inventory status updates.
• Ensure proper tax and shipping calculations.

Plugins and Integrations

• Validate the functionality of all required plugins (e.g., Monster Insights, WooCommerce extensions).
• Test any third-party integrations, such as email marketing tools or analytics platforms.
• Ensure Google Analytics tracking and events are working.
• Verify payment gateways and shipping method configurations.

User Data and Security

• Confirm user accounts and data from the old site have been successfully migrated.
• Test the process for creating new accounts.
• Validate security measures, such as SSL certificates and login protection.
• Run vulnerability scans to identify any issues.

Accessibility

• Check for ARIA roles and labels for screen readers.
• Ensure contrast ratios meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Verify keyboard navigation functionality.
• Test for proper use of headings, alt text, and other semantic elements.

Testing

• Perform cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).
• Conduct usability testing with a small group of users.
• Test site performance on both staging and production environments.
• Verify all old URLs redirect properly to new URLs where necessary.

Final Steps

• Backup the staging site before migration.
• Deploy to the live site and verify everything works as expected.
• Monitor error logs and performance metrics post-launch.
• Communicate launch details and known issues (if any) to the team.