Preview Overview
Previewing your tent is a crucial step before publishing. Tented’s preview system allows you to test your landing page across different devices, verify functionality, and ensure everything works perfectly before going live.Preview Interface
Device Testing
Responsive Preview:- Mobile: iPhone and Android screen sizes
- Tablet: iPad and Android tablet dimensions
- Desktop: Various screen resolutions
- Custom: Set specific dimensions for testing
- Toggle between device views instantly
- See how your tent adapts to different screens
- Test touch interactions on mobile views
- Verify hover effects on desktop
Interactive Testing
Form Functionality:- Submit test data to all forms
- Verify form validation works correctly
- Test submission handling and responses
- Check error messaging and success states
- Click through all links and buttons
- Test smooth scrolling to sections
- Verify anchor links work properly
- Check external link behavior
- Test hover effects and animations
- Verify mobile menu functionality
- Check dropdown menus and modals
- Test all JavaScript interactions
Preview Features
Real-Time Updates
Live Editing Preview:- See changes instantly as you make them
- No need to refresh or reload
- Maintain scroll position during edits
- Preserve form data during updates
- Preview updates automatically with chat edits
- Visual feedback for code changes
- Immediate validation of modifications
- Error highlighting for issues
Performance Testing
Loading Speed:- Monitor page load times
- Check image optimization
- Verify asset compression
- Test on slower connections
- Test touch responsiveness
- Check scrolling smoothness
- Verify tap target sizes
- Test orientation changes
Preview Best Practices
Comprehensive Testing
Cross-Device Testing:- Start with Mobile: Test mobile-first approach
- Check Tablet: Verify tablet-specific layouts
- Test Desktop: Ensure desktop experience is optimal
- Custom Sizes: Test edge cases and unusual dimensions
- All forms submit correctly
- Links work and open properly
- Images load and display correctly
- Animations run smoothly
- Mobile menu functions properly
- Contact information is accurate
- Call-to-action buttons are prominent
Content Review
Text and Copy:- Check for typos and grammatical errors
- Verify all contact information is correct
- Ensure pricing and product details are accurate
- Review call-to-action messaging
- Verify image quality and sizing
- Check color contrast and readability
- Ensure brand consistency throughout
- Test logo placement and sizing
- Evaluate page flow and navigation
- Check loading times and performance
- Verify accessibility features
- Test with different user scenarios
Advanced Preview Options
Full-Screen Preview
Immersive Testing:- Full-screen preview for realistic testing
- Hide editor interface for focus
- Test actual user experience
- Verify visual hierarchy and flow
- Present to stakeholders or clients
- Demonstrate functionality clearly
- Show responsive behavior
- Highlight key features
Share Preview
Collaborative Review:- Generate shareable preview links
- Share with team members or clients
- Collect feedback before publishing
- Test with external users
- Gather input from different perspectives
- Test with target audience
- Validate design decisions
- Refine based on feedback
Mobile-Specific Testing
Touch Interactions
Tap Targets:- Ensure buttons are large enough for fingers
- Check spacing between interactive elements
- Verify touch feedback and responses
- Test gesture-based interactions
- Test smooth scrolling performance
- Check for scroll conflicts or issues
- Verify sticky elements work correctly
- Test infinite scroll if applicable
Orientation Changes
Portrait to Landscape:- Test layout adaptation
- Verify content remains accessible
- Check for horizontal scrolling issues
- Ensure images scale properly
- Test at different screen widths
- Verify layout changes work smoothly
- Check for content overflow issues
- Ensure readability at all sizes
Performance Optimization
Loading Speed
Image Optimization:- Verify images are properly compressed
- Check for appropriate file formats
- Ensure lazy loading works correctly
- Test on slow connections
- Monitor JavaScript performance
- Check for unnecessary animations
- Verify CSS optimization
- Test with browser dev tools
Accessibility Testing
Screen Reader Compatibility:- Test with screen reader software
- Verify alt text for images
- Check heading structure
- Ensure keyboard navigation works
- Test color contrast ratios
- Verify readability for colorblind users
- Check focus indicators
- Ensure sufficient color differentiation
Troubleshooting Preview Issues
Common Problems
Layout Issues:- Check CSS for conflicts
- Verify responsive breakpoints
- Test with different content lengths
- Ensure proper fallbacks
- Check JavaScript console for errors
- Verify form action URLs
- Test external dependencies
- Check browser compatibility
- Optimize large images
- Minimize external requests
- Check for memory leaks
- Test on slower devices
Debug Tools
Browser Developer Tools:- Use responsive design mode
- Check network requests
- Monitor performance metrics
- Debug JavaScript issues
- Preview error highlighting
- Code validation warnings
- Performance suggestions
- Accessibility recommendations
Pre-Publishing Checklist
Final Review
Content Verification:- All text is accurate and error-free
- Contact information is correct
- Pricing and product details are current
- Legal pages and policies are included
- All forms work correctly
- Links open properly
- Mobile responsiveness is perfect
- Loading speed is acceptable
- Colors match brand guidelines
- Typography is consistent
- Logo placement is correct
- Tone matches brand voice
Next: Publishing Tents
Learn how to publish your tent and make it live on the web.