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The Big Display Stumper: Mobile Websites vs. Responsive Design

the® BIGU ....• ... BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Mainstreethost DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY SINCE 1999 DISPLAY STUMPER: MOBILE WEBSITES vs. RESPONSIVE DESIGN RESPONSIVE DESIGN Vs. MOBILE WEBSITES -THE DEFINITION- Aa One site has the ability to adapt automatically to whatever device Business has two sites; you are viewing the site on. one site designed for desktop viewing, and a separate site that is viewable on a mobile device. -THE FUNCTION- Has same page code to all users; CSS and Javascript reformat web pages in the user's browser on the client side Has appropriate version of the site, either mobile or desktop; detects the user's device type on the server side -THE PROS- + Elegant & streamlined + Legible content, great UX + (Most likely) future of web design + One set of code for all platforms + One website (save time and money!) + Mobile site & desktop can have different design + Is a "quick fix," if needed + Smaller file size for faster viewing + Mobile templates can be less expensive + Craft different UX to match mobile needs + Use 2 different programs for both websites -THE CONS- - Updating content in 2 places - Lose most of design elements - Extra monthly cost of 2 websites - Different look & feel than desktop site - Not a "quick fix" - Typically requires larger budget - Large file sizes can cause slower viewing - Challenging to achieve perfect results on all platforms - Simplified version may not satisfy customers -THE VERDICT- Great to consider if: You are starting from scratch; it can work with current desktop site, but may not be the most economical decision. Great to consider if: You don't want to overhaul current site; if users have distinct needs on mobile device; fast mobile site on top of a comprehensive desktop site YOUR USERS WILL NOT CARE WHETHER YOUR SITE IS RESPONSIVE OR MOBILE, IT JUST NEEDS TO WORK THE BEST AND MAKE THE BEST SENSE FOR YOUR BUSINESS. -SOURCES- http://www.signalinc.com/responsive-design-vs-mobile-sites/ http://www.thecreativesolutionsproject.com/the-difference-between-mobile-mobile-friendly-and-responsive-websites/ O ABC DEFGH IJ

The Big Display Stumper: Mobile Websites vs. Responsive Design

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Trying to choose between the two can feel a little overwhelming, but don’t fret! We’ve created a handy list comparing the pros and cons of both mobile websites and responsive design to help you fi...

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