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WEB DESIGN

Responsive Design

A web design approach where your site automatically adjusts its layout, images, and content to fit any screen size, from desktop monitors to smartphones.

Why It Matters for Your Business

Over 60% of local searches happen on mobile devices. If your website doesn't work well on a phone, you're turning away the majority of potential customers before they even see what you offer.

For Brevard County businesses, responsive design is non-negotiable. A Palm Bay homeowner searching "roof repair near me" on their phone during a storm isn't going to pinch-zoom through a desktop-only website to find your phone number. They'll tap the back button and call whoever shows up next.

How It Works

Responsive design uses flexible layouts, fluid images, and CSS media queries to create one website that works everywhere:

A Cocoa Beach surf shop with a responsive website gives desktop visitors a full gallery layout and mobile visitors a clean, scrollable experience with tap-to-call buttons. Same content, same URL, optimized for every device.

Note

When reviewing your responsive design, test on actual phones, not just by resizing your browser. Real mobile devices have different rendering, touch interactions, and connection speeds that browser simulation can't fully replicate.

Common questions
FAQ

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Is responsive design the same as having a mobile app?
No. Responsive design means your website adapts to any screen size automatically. A mobile app is a separate application downloaded from an app store. Most local businesses need a responsive website, not an app. Your customers are searching Google, not browsing the App Store.
How do I know if my site is responsive?
Open your website on your phone. If you have to pinch to zoom, scroll sideways, or text is unreadably small, your site is not responsive. You can also resize your browser window on desktop. A responsive site will smoothly reflow its content as the window shrinks.
Does responsive design cost more than a regular website?
It shouldn't. Responsive design is the standard approach in modern web development. If someone offers you a 'desktop-only' site for less money, you're paying for an outdated product that will hurt your search rankings and lose mobile customers.