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How to Automatically Test Gravity Forms
Plenty of sites run Gravity Forms less for the form builder than for what happens after someone presses Submit. Its add-on library turns an entry into a Mailchimp subscriber, a HubSpot contact, a Zapier trigger, a webhook call or a PDF, and each of those connections is a feed you set up once and then…
“Not Our Bug”: Why WordPress Site Owners Must Take Ownership of Their Own Site Reliability
If you’ve spent any time managing a WordPress website, especially one with eCommerce or lead generation, you’ve probably run into a situation that goes something like this: You wake up to find out checkout is broken. Or a contact form is throwing errors. Or users are stuck on a login loop. You trace the issue…
Platform Update – April & May 2025 Edition
Spring has brought a wave of powerful new features to CheckView! From smarter iframe handling and Stripe test mode enhancements to new white-label options and precise click control, we’ve focused these past two months on giving you deeper testing flexibility and better client-facing presentation. Here’s what’s new across the platform: ✅ Stripe Test Mode Support…
How to Test Date Pickers in WordPress (The Smart Way)
Date pickers are a core part of many WordPress forms, whether you’re letting users book appointments, schedule services, select delivery dates, or filter content by time. But despite their common use, date pickers are often tricky to test reliably, especially in automated workflows. If you’re managing a WooCommerce booking plugin, a custom form built with…
How to Check if Your WooCommerce Checkout Is Still Working
Your WooCommerce checkout is the final, and most critical, step in your customer journey. If it stops working, even for a few hours, you could be losing sales without even realizing it. Unfortunately, checkout issues often go unnoticed until customers start complaining or conversions drop. So how can you proactively make sure your WooCommerce checkout…
The 8 Best Ghost Inspector Alternatives for Automated Website Testing
If you’re looking for alternatives to Ghost Inspector for automated website testing, you’re likely searching for a tool that balances reliability, affordability, and ease of use. Ghost Inspector is a solid option, but its pricing, limitations in test customization specifically for WordPress sites, and integration requirements might lead some users to explore other choices. In…
Platform Update: February & March 2025 Edition
As we power into 2025, we’re excited to share a huge set of updates rolled out across February and March. From major form testing enhancements to UI improvements that save you time, we’ve been listening to your feedback and making CheckView smarter, faster, and more helpful. Let’s dive into what’s new and what’s coming next….
How to Bypass CAPTCHAs When Testing Forms in WordPress
CAPTCHAs are great for blocking spam, but they can also block your automated testing. Whether you’re running routine QA or using a platform like CheckView to test form submissions across multiple WordPress sites, CAPTCHAs like reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, or Turnstile can cause your tests to fail if not properly handled. In this post, we’ll cover how…
Stop Losing Revenue to Broken Websites
CheckView helps businesses and agencies catch website issues before they cost leads, sales, and client trust.