Mobile-friendly Checklist

By Author: Viktoria K.
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Sometime in 2014 the number of mobile internet users reached parity with the number of desktop internet users. Since then the number of desktop internet users has been flatlining while the number of mobile users continues to climb.

In response, websites have been evolving to offer better mobile experiences. In practical terms, this means that websites have been adopting responsive designs.

Since April 2015, Google has been ranking mobile-friendly websites higher in search results than those that are still living in the desktop era.

We all know how frustrating it is to pinch and swipe around a website trying to find a checkout button or product cart. These sites are frustrating, so it’s an excell/ent choice on Google’s part to de-prioritize them in search.

In short, if a website isn’t mobile-friendly, its traffic will drop, its user engagement will be dismal, and its retention metrics will make developers depressed. If you want modern smartphone-browsing customers to even consider your services, then your mobile internet experience must be smooth and enjoyable.

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