When it comes to keeping up with today’s trends, mobile and responsive design is becoming a must. While mobile design may be the first choice for some businesses, responsive design is hitting an all time high with its popularity and implementation. If you are one of those many businesses that have made the decision to go with the times and trends, then here are some helpful hints on how you can keep your responsive design as functional as possible.

Be user-friendly. Responsive sites must flow and allow for fluid user experience across the board, with any device they may be using, without losing the content and function they experience when using desktops. Since most users rely on their smartphone or tablet to browse or shop on the Internet, it is imperative to ensure that all images, content, and grids are reconfiguring accordingly, or you risk losing your customers.

Be flexible. With responsive design, images need to be flexible. One of the best ways to achieve this is to use adaptive images. This will allow for you to customize the size that works best for mobile users, without subjecting your load speeds.

Think responsive. When creating a layout that is ideal for responsive design, it is important to know what works and doesn’t. By using code such as HTML5, you can ensure you are using a simple layout that will provide the essential elements like fluid grids and flexible images.

Hire a professional. In order to ensure you are getting a responsive design that not only works to your users’ satisfaction, but also gives you the edge on your competitors, it is essential to seek help from a professional web designer.

Windy City Web Designs has been Chicagoland’s leader in designing custom websites that are easy to navigate and attractive, as well as search engine friendly. Contact us to see how we can help you and your business’ website today.

By Bjorn Torling