Getting your QA testing business visible to prospects who actively need your expertise is the fastest way to fill your pipeline without cold outreach. Most software teams searching for testing services start online—and if you're not listed where they look, you're losing contracts to competitors. Building a strong presence on Mercoly puts your QA services in front of buyers, helps you win qualified leads, and creates a direct sales channel for both project-based work and retainer agreements.
Prepare Your Business Profile
Before listing, audit what you actually offer. QA testing encompasses manual testing, automation, performance testing, security testing, and more—clarity here matters. Document:
- Your core testing disciplines (functional, regression, load, penetration, usability, etc.)
- Industries you specialize in (fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, SaaS, etc.)
- Team size and capacity (solo consultant vs. 10-person team changes what you can commit to)
- Certifications or credentials (ISTQB, specific tool expertise, compliance knowledge)
- Typical project scope (small apps, enterprise platforms, or both)
Most QA businesses charge between $75–200/hour for manual testing depending on experience and location, or $15K–$75K+ per project. Know where you sit in that range before you list.
Set Up Your Mercoly Listing
Create a business account and choose the "Software & App Development" category, specifically the QA & Testing subcategory. Your listing is your storefront—treat it accordingly.
Profile essentials:
- Business name and logo (use a professional image, not a screenshot or placeholder)
- 150–200 word company description that leads with what you solve (faster time-to-market, fewer production bugs, compliance verification) rather than listing services
- Portfolio or case studies (link to 2–3 real projects showing before-and-after defect reduction, testing scope, or outcome metrics)
- Service pricing (offer at least a starting price range; "custom quote" for everything signals you're hard to work with)
Include a recognizable photo of yourself if you're a solo operator. Buyers hire people, not faceless entities.
Define Your Service Offerings
List each service as a separate offering with specificity. Instead of "Manual Testing," describe what you actually deliver:
- "Functional & Regression Testing – Web Applications" (specify browsers, devices, or platforms)
- "Test Automation Strategy & Framework Setup" (mention tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)
- "Performance & Load Testing" (JMeter, LoadRunner experience)
- "Mobile App QA" (iOS, Android, or both)
- "UAT Coordination & Test Case Design"
For each service, include:
- Deliverables (test plan, test cases, execution reports, defect logs, etc.)
- Typical timeline (e.g., "2–4 week test cycle for mid-size applications")
- Price range or project fee
- Required information from the buyer (app type, testing scope, timeline, team size)
Optimize for Discovery
Use keywords that buyers actually search. QA professionals look for "QA automation testing," "software testing services," "regression testing," and tool-specific terms like "Selenium testing" or "test automation." Weave these naturally into your service titles, descriptions, and about section.
Add a FAQ section to your listing addressing common questions:
- Lead time (how quickly can you start)
- Minimum project size (do you accept small, one-off tests or only retainers)
- Communication cadence (daily standups, weekly reports, etc.)
Set Clear Terms & Expectations
Buyers appreciate straightforward policies. In your listing, state:
- Turnaround time for test case reviews (48–72 hours is typical)
- Revision limits included in your base service
- How you handle scope creep or additional testing requests
- Whether you provide ongoing support post-delivery
If you offer fixed-price testing packages (e.g., "Web App QA Bundle – $4,500"), be explicit about what's included: number of test cases, devices tested, defect retesting rounds, and final report format.
Respond Fast & Professionally
When leads come in, respond within 24 hours. Have a quick qualification template ready:
- What type of application are they testing?
- What's their timeline?
- What's their budget range?
- Have they had QA testing before?
This filters for serious inquiries and positions you as organized and professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What's the difference between manual and automated testing, and which should I offer? Manual testing finds usability and exploratory bugs; automation handles repetitive, regression scenarios efficiently. Offering both makes you more valuable—most modern teams need both, and you can charge premium rates if you specialize in automation.
Q: How do I price retainer-based QA services? Retainers typically range $2,000–$10,000/month depending on hours committed and complexity; clarify whether you're covering a fixed number of testing hours, specific test cycles per sprint, or on-call availability for critical releases.
Q: Should I list as a freelancer or as a company on Mercoly? List as your business entity if you plan to scale or work with larger clients; they prefer a formal company structure and insurance, whereas freelancer profiles work if you're solo and targeting startups.
Create your Mercoly listing today and start appearing in searches where QA buyers are actively looking.