Testing a Web site is a relatively new concept in the information technology (IT) field. Many
businesses will test one part of a Web site, failing to see the importance of testing all the
major components. Many businesses have not been as successful as others have because of
this lack of testing; therefore, the need to test different aspects of the Web site has increased.
The presence of online businesses on the World Wide Web (WWW) has become almost
overwhelming. Because of this, you must test your site if you want to succeed, and to do so
you need to identify the testing processes and methodologies that are most applicable to your
business. Individuals can purchase just about anything on the Internet such as books,
medicine, flowers, and paper supplies. To compete in this market, a Web business must be
able to handle the volume, secure purchases, and deliver goods to customers. For this to
happen, businesses should take Web testing seriously.