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Nowadays, having a website that adapts perfectly to every type of device is no longer an option, but a necessity.
We now browse the Internet from smartphones, tablets, laptops, and TVs, so it's essential that websites adapt to every type of device. This is where responsive design comes in.
In this article, we'll find out what a "responsive website" means, why it's important, and how to recognize one.
📱 What is a responsive website?
A responsive website is a website designed to automatically adapt to the size of the screen on which it is viewed.
🔍 Basically, the content (text, images, buttons) redistributes and resizes to offer an optimal user experience on any device.
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✅ Key Features:
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Flexible Layout
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Images and Content That Adapt to the Screen
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Optimized Navigation (Drop-Down Menus, Hamburger Menus, etc.)
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Fonts readable on any device
🖼️ Example of a non-responsive vs. responsive site
Non-responsive site:
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Text too small on mobile
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Cropped images
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Need to zoom manually
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| Non-responsive version of the website |
Responsive website:
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Everything visible without zooming
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Easy navigation, even with your thumb
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Tidy and readable layout
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| Responsive Site |
🔧 How does a responsive site work?
Responsive sites are based on three fundamental elements:
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Media queries (CSS): allow the site to adapt based on the width of the device.
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Fluid grids: The layout is based on percentages, not fixed pixels.
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Flexible images: They resize to fit within their container.
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
body {
font-size: 16px;
}
.menu {
display: block;
}
}🧪 Practical example: Techelopment
Let's consider our site www.techelopment.it:
🖥️ On desktop:
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Large cover image
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Menu visible at the top
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Photo gallery in grid
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| Rendering for Desktop |
🔲 On tablet:
Image layout based on screen size
Hamburger menu or full menu, depending on tablet size
Full item descriptions
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| Rendering for Tablet |
📱 On smartphone:
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Image adapted to screen
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Flat menu (hamburger menu)
Adequately sized text without zooming
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Vertical gallery
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| Rendering for Mobile |
🤔 Why is it important to have a responsive site?
📈 Main benefits:
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✅ Better user experience
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📱 Compatibility with all devices
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⚙️ Better Google positioning (SEO)
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💸 Increased conversions and sales
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🧩 One site to manage (no need for a separate mobile version)
✅ In conclusion
A responsive website is now an essential standard for anyone wanting an effective online presence. Whether it's a personal blog, an e-commerce site, or a corporate website, device adaptability is essential to reach and satisfy your audience.
Practical tip: You can test whether a site is responsive simply by resizing the browser window or visiting it from multiple devices.
🎯 Want to make your site responsive?
Contact us for advice and tips on how to do it, or use CMS like WordPress with ready-made responsive themes. It's an investment that improves usability, SEO, and user satisfaction.
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