Optimizing Website for Mobile Devices
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More and more users are using mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets to visit websites. Google has also recognized this trend and prefers mobile-optimized websites in the search results.
What Distinguishes a Mobile-Optimized Website?
Mobile devices are available in different versions. Most have small screens and rely on touch input rather than keyboard and mouse.
This raises a number of challenges that should be considered when designing a website:
- Mobile-optimized sites should take full advantage of the device's limited space and use legible font sizes.
- Since mobile websites are often operated by touch, links and buttons must be large enough and have sufficient space.
- If possible, mobile websites should avoid large graphics and videos so that the website can load quickly on slower mobile connections.
How Can I Optimize a Website for Mobile Devices?
MyWebsite
MyWebsite offers a variety of mobile-optimized designs. Just choose a mobile-optimized design if you have not already done so.
WordPress
In the case of WordPress, there are many mobile-optimized themes that can be installed in the WordPress administration area.
Other Websites
Depending on the technical level of your website, different measures may be needed to optimize your website for mobile devices. Many content management systems (CMS) offer ready-made templates that are already optimized for mobile devices.