Testing a web application from "0", where to start?

Question

Software testing

I am a beginner tester (1.5 months of work, it’s clear that I don’t know programming and have never worked in this area, I know a little html and css, I can work with fairbug, it was enough to write an 8D test plan) i.e. - while "monkey" testing. In which direction to develop? step by step, what you need to pay more attention to ...
... if possible without words - "automated testing" (the company is small, the products are not large, ordinary sites are on average 10-40 pages) there is no one to write them, I'm not ready yet and volumes not big mostly without support.

Answer 1

1. Try to analyze the requirements in more detail.
2. Learn how to write test documentation correctly: check list, test survey, test cases, test plan, etc.
3. Try to spend time studying the analogues of the objects you are testing (best practice). This will enhance your technical background.
4. Experiment with specific types of testing: security testing, load testing, mobile testing.
5. Practice English. The corporate language of many companies is English. You may need to communicate with customer representatives as well.
6. Try to get an ISTQB certified tester. This will standardize your skills and increase your value in the job market.

Answer 2

if possible, without words - "automated testing" (the company is small, the products are not large, ordinary sites average 10-40 pages) there is no one to write them, I'm not ready yet and the volumes are not large, mostly without support.

Moreover, look towards the yeoman generator, when writing auto-tests are immediately described, it is launched with one command.

Answer 3

You have unit tests in your tags - so this is just automated testing: Who should write unit tests?