Manual QA and regression testing that protects every release
If you own a product, a roadmap, or an operations-critical system, you already know this: one missed bug at the wrong time can wreck trust, tank a campaign, or stall a launch. What you need is not random bug hunts at the end of a sprint, but a disciplined manual QA and regression testing process that quietly catches issues before your customers see them.
BYBOWU is a QA and development agency based in Phoenix, AZ, working with teams across the US and worldwide. Our manual QA & regression testing services slot into your existing delivery workflow so you can ship web apps, mobile apps, and internal tools with fewer surprises and less stress.
Common QA problems we fix
Most teams come to us after one too many production incidents or failed launches. We typically see:
- Releases that "pass" in basic checks but still break critical user flows in production.
- Regression bugs appearing every sprint because old features are not retested systematically.
- No consistent test cases or documentation, so quality depends on whoever has time.
- Edge cases missed on specific devices, browsers, or user roles.
- Developers stuck doing ad-hoc testing instead of building features.
Our job is to replace that chaos with a predictable, documented QA process that gives you evidence, not gut feel, that a release is safe to ship.
How our manual QA & regression testing process works
We combine structured test design with pragmatic communication. You get clear visibility into risk without drowning in QA jargon.
- Fast onboarding and scope. We review your product, environments, existing bugs, and release cadence. Together we define what "must never break" and which platforms, roles, and flows are in scope for manual coverage.
- Test scenarios and cases. We translate user stories and business rules into test conditions and reusable cases. That includes happy paths, negative tests, edge cases, and data combinations that are easy to miss in unit tests.
- Exploratory and feature testing. For new features, we run structured exploratory testing to uncover issues you did not think to specify, then refine cases so they can be reused later in regression cycles.
- Regression runs before each release. We maintain a prioritized regression suite focused on your most valuable and fragile flows. Before you ship, we execute the agreed set and report risk clearly: what passed, what broke, and what is safe to go live.
- Defect reporting and retest. Bugs are logged with clear steps, expected vs actual behavior, environment details, and supporting evidence. After fixes, we retest and confirm both the fix and surrounding areas.
- Continuous improvement. Over time, we refine regression coverage, retire low-value checks, and help you decide which tests should be automated through our Test Automation (E2E & API) services.
What you get as concrete deliverables
Every engagement results in tangible QA assets your team can depend on, not just bug tickets.
- Test plan aligned with your product scope, risks, and release cadence.
- Structured test cases and checklists for critical features, roles, and devices.
- Documented regression suite that can be reused each sprint or release.
- Defect reports with clear reproduction steps, environment details, and impact.
- Release QA reports summarizing coverage, known risks, and go/no-go recommendations.
- Suggestions on what to automate vs keep manual, in coordination with your dev and QA leaders.
What you can order
- Release Readiness QA Sweep — A focused one-time manual test cycle for an upcoming launch, including critical path testing, light regression, and a concise risk report you can take into your go/no-go meeting.
- Recurring Sprint Regression Package — Ongoing manual regression testing every sprint or release, with a stable team that knows your product and runs an agreed regression suite before you ship.
- New Feature Manual QA — Deep manual testing for specific epics or modules, combining exploratory testing, cross-browser/device checks, and clear defect reporting to support your development team.
- Cross-Browser & Cross-Device Coverage — Targeted testing across modern browsers and key mobile devices for your marketing sites, web apps, or ecommerce flows, ideal before campaigns or SEO pushes. Often paired with our Web Development or E-commerce Development projects.
- QA Process Setup & Handover — We design and pilot a lean manual QA and regression process for your team, build the core test suites, then train your in-house QA or product owners to run it going forward. Closely related to our QA Strategy & Testing Process service.
How engagement works with BYBOWU
Your schedule is packed, so we keep the collaboration simple and transparent.
- 1. Discovery call. We review your product, current QA approach, and release plan. If there is a fit, we suggest a concrete QA package and timeline.
- 2. Scope and estimate. You receive a structured proposal with scope boundaries, environments in scope, test depth, and a budget estimate. Where useful, we offer phase options.
- 3. Onboarding and test design. We set up access to environments and tools, align on priorities with your product or engineering lead, and draft initial test cases and regression checklists.
- 4. Test execution and reporting. During each cycle, we execute tests, report defects, and keep you updated via your preferred channels, whether that is Jira, ClickUp, Slack, or email.
- 5. Review and optimization. After a few cycles, we review coverage vs incidents, refine what we test, and suggest where automation or performance testing from our Load Testing & Performance Validation team could add value.
If you are local and prefer in-person workshops, we can meet in Phoenix. If your team is distributed, everything runs smoothly over video and async updates.
Why choose BYBOWU for manual QA & regression testing
- We think in user flows, not just test steps. Our testers look at your product the way customers and internal users do, which helps catch issues that unit tests and automation suites routinely miss.
- Senior ownership, not anonymous testers. You work with a lead who understands product and engineering trade-offs, can speak with your CTO and PMs, and is accountable for consistent quality.
- Integrated with development, not bolted on. We coordinate closely with your developers and, when relevant, our own Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development teams, so QA is part of the build, not an afterthought.
- Pragmatic, risk-based coverage. We prioritize the scenarios that would hurt you most if they failed: signups, payments, booking flows, dashboards, and other high-value paths.
- Long-term partnership if you want it. Many clients start with a single high-risk release and then keep us on to run ongoing regression, accessibility checks with our Accessibility & WCAG Compliance team, and test automation.
Proof it works in the real world
Marketplace checkout without surprises
For a multi-brand clothing marketplace, we supported several releases with manual regression around product search, cart, and checkout. The team was able to roll out UI improvements and payment options while keeping the buying experience stable for returning customers. See project details.
B2B portal that stays reliable
A wholesaler and dropshipping platform engaged us to protect complex pricing and ordering flows. Systematic regression testing helped prevent subtle changes from breaking existing reseller workflows. See project details.
Roommate matching that users trust
For a real-estate focused roommate finder, we tested onboarding, profile creation, and matching logic across devices. Consistent manual QA kept key flows working while features were evolving. See project details.
Ecommerce for demanding buyers
On a tactical apparel marketplace, detail-heavy product pages, filters, and checkout required careful manual coverage to avoid regressions. Our QA cycles gave the client confidence to iterate on UX without sacrificing stability. See project details.
Questions founders usually ask
What types of products do you test?
We usually test SaaS web apps, consumer web and mobile apps, ecommerce sites, booking and appointment platforms, and internal business tools. If it has real users and a UI, our manual QA and regression testing can likely help.
How do you work with our existing QA or dev team?
We can operate as your primary QA function or as an extension of your in-house testers. We sync on priorities and workflows, use your tools where possible, and keep communication lean so developers get what they need without extra meetings.
What budgets do you typically work with for manual QA?
Budgets vary by scope, release frequency, and platform coverage. One-time release sweeps are on the lower end, while ongoing sprint regression and multi-platform coverage cost more. Share your constraints and we will shape an option that makes sense. You can also review typical ranges on our Prices page.
Can you help us decide what to automate?
Yes. During manual testing we flag stable, high-value flows that are good candidates for automation. Our Test Automation team can then design and implement E2E and API tests, while we keep manual coverage for edge cases and changing areas.
How quickly can you start?
For focused, one-time QA sweeps we can often start within a few business days once we have access to your staging environment and basic documentation. For ongoing regression partnerships, we usually plan a short onboarding week to learn your product and align on process.
Do you also cover accessibility or performance issues?
During manual QA, we often spot usability and accessibility concerns, which we document for your team. For deeper work, we recommend pairing this service with our Accessibility Audit (WCAG) and Load Testing & Performance Validation offerings.
Talk through your QA and regression needs
If you have a release coming up, we can usually outline a manual QA and regression test plan, with a rough budget and start date, within one business day.
If you are still diagnosing quality issues, we are happy to review your current process and suggest quick wins, then plan a realistic next phase.
Contact us for a QA review or request a Phoenix product and QA audit.
