TZD Creative Team
Digital Marketing Experts
Over 60% of web traffic comes from mobile devices. If your website doesn't work flawlessly on smartphones, you're losing more than half your potential customers. Learn how to design mobile-first for better user experience and higher conversions across all devices.
Mobile-first design means starting your design process with the smallest screen size, then progressively enhancing the experience for larger screens. This approach forces you to prioritize content and features, resulting in cleaner, more focused designs.
of web traffic is mobile
of users leave if loading takes 3+ seconds
Google indexes mobile version first
Use percentages instead of fixed pixel widths. Content should flow and adapt to any screen size automatically.
Example:
Instead of "width: 960px", use "max-width: 100%" or modern CSS Grid/Flexbox for truly flexible layouts.
Images and videos should scale appropriately within their containers. Use modern formats and techniques for optimal performance.
Best Practices:
Performance Tips:
Use CSS media queries to apply different styles at different screen sizes. Common breakpoints adapt layouts for phones, tablets, and desktops.
Standard Breakpoints:
On mobile, you have limited space. Include only what users absolutely need. This forces you to prioritize and eliminate fluff.
Buttons should be minimum 44x44 pixels. Space out interactive elements so users don't accidentally tap the wrong thing.
Mobile users scroll vertically. Stack elements in a single column for easy navigation. Save multi-column layouts for tablets and desktops.
Use clear, concise labels. Consider a sticky bottom navigation bar for key actions. Make the back button obvious.
Once mobile design works perfectly, add features and complexity for larger screens. Never the other way around.
Always test on real devices, not just browser emulators. Different devices have unique quirks and performance characteristics.
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