We’ve all heard the term bandied about and we nod sagely as if we are in the know. But what does it actually mean and why do the web gurus hammer on about it as being an essential part of today’s web site design? The term Responsive Web Design (RWD) was coined several years ago by Ethan Marcotte and is mentioned in his 2010 article, "Responsive Web Design” (link). To most of us, responsive
This is one of the best, and most concise, descriptions of the evolution of the mobile site that I have come across, written by Magalie Heberard. It's in French so, in case you don't speak the lingo, I have translated and summarized the author's points, which doesn't do justice to her lovely humor, unfortunately! http://siecledigital.fr/2015/02/compatible-mobile-responsive-les-sites-web-lheure-du-mobile/ English Translation: In the beginning there was chaos...2 images shown... A homepage not designed for display
The three basic ways you can build a mobile-friendly website are: 1) responsive design; 2) dynamic serving; and 3) a fully separate mobile site. Read about it