In India, most people browse the internet on their phones, often on mobile data. If your website is designed for a computer first, most of your customers get a worse experience.
What mobile-first means
Designing for the phone screen first, then adapting for larger screens. Every decision, from layout to image size, starts with the phone.
Why it matters
- Most of your visitors are on phones.
- Google mainly uses the mobile version of your site for ranking.
- Mobile visitors are often ready to act: call, message or visit.
Mobile-first essentials
- Tap-to-call and WhatsApp buttons that are easy to reach with a thumb.
- Readable text without zooming, with strong contrast. Check colours with our contrast checker.
- Buttons large enough to tap accurately.
- Short forms with the right keyboard (number pad for phone numbers).
- Light pages that load on slower connections.
- No pop-ups that cover the screen.
Test it properly
Do not rely only on a desktop browser’s mobile preview. Test on a real mid-range Android phone, on mobile data, and try completing an enquiry.
Common mobile problems
- Menus that are hard to open or close.
- Tables and images wider than the screen.
- Phone numbers that are not clickable.
- Forms that are painful to fill.
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