Responsive Websites

We are constantly learning about web design and mastering new web technologies as they become available. Lately, you may have heard the term Responsive Web Design thrown around and you are probably wondering what it means and how important it is?

THE MOVE TO MOBILE

There have been two main changes in the market over the last 12 months that have directly impacted how people view your site:
1. Over 50% of emails and websites are now viewed from mobile and tablet devices
2. Since April this year, Google has boosted Mobilefriendly sites to the top of it's search lists

So the bottom line is, Mobile is the most important factor to consider when it comes to both website and email design.

RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN - A QUICK OVERVIEW

So, what is responsive design exactly? Actually, a better question to ask might be, what problem does responsive web design solve? Well, as you may have noticed, computers aren’t the only piece of hardware with a web browser anymore. Many other devices Local Online Marketing & Design Company such as Mobile Phones and Tablets followed suit seemingly overnight. The face of mobile web browsing has consequently changed dramatically.

LETS TALK MOBILE WEB DESIGN AND BROWSING

To see a responsive design in action, simply have a look at this website on a desktop browser and slowly resize the browser to make it thinner. You should see all the page elements adjusting themselves automatically to fit the new width, going all the way down to the size of a mobile browser.

So if you think your website is in need or a refresh or if a total overhaul, please contact us below.