While Single Page tests are great for identifying defects with similar layouts and templates, the content served across these pages can differ greatly.
Bulk Page tests are best utilized when we're testing performance defects that may exist between similar page templates with largely differing content.
How should you designate multiple URLs to test?
Prioritization for testing should be a collaborative effort with any site stakeholders (developers, content managers, designers, etc.) and aligned with your organization's performance initiatives.
Common steps to identify URLs for Bulk Pages Performance Tests:
1. Identify similar site templates or layouts that generate high traffic and serve different content.
2. Look for similar pages that serve different content based on geography, user profile, language, etc.
2. Select content rich pages (videos, image carousels), A/B page versions, promotions and sale pages, and marketing landing pages
Common examples of pages to scan with Bulk Pages tests
Different page groupings can apply to specific industries and
E-Commerce
Example: J.Crew Homepage - Category Pages
Bulk Pages URLs:
- Women: https://www.jcrew.com/womens-clothing.jsp
- Men: https://www.jcrew.com/mens-clothing.jsp
- Girls: https://www.jcrew.com/Girls.jsp
- Boys: https://www.jcrew.com/Boys.jsp
Online Publishers and Media
Example: Wall Street Journal Videos - Video Pages
Bulk Pages URLs:
- http://www.wsj.com/video/samsung-galaxy-s8-longer-screen-new-ai-assistant/D6E3C209-51DD-45A5-AAAF-25B8F8C23036.html
- http://www.wsj.com/video/e-sports-gamers-facing-a-new-opponent-cheaters/4530B23E-B585-4C73-BAF9-F3719FE98E93.html
- http://www.barrons.com/video/how-tesla-turning-weakness-into-strength/D8CC59A8-B7CE-4649-B332-CE1D072B4EC2.html
SaaS / Enterprise
Example: Fullstory Blog - Blog Posts
Bulk Pages URLs:
- https://blog.fullstory.com/what-are-web-heat-maps-really-5b8ede9e6dde
- https://blog.fullstory.com/zenstores-puts-fullstory-to-work-for-support-ui-and-marketing-c964296d6249
- https://blog.fullstory.com/just-starting-up-fullstory-like-a-free-ux-reseacher-on-the-team-26fe2887d976