Mobile Design Best Practices

Over 60% of web traffic comes from mobile devices. Here's how to ensure your Framekit site provides a great mobile experience.

Touch-Friendly Design

Button Sizes

• Minimum 44x44 pixels for tap targets
• Add padding around buttons
• Space buttons apart to prevent mis-taps

Spacing Between Elements

• Links shouldn't be too close together
• Form fields need breathing room
• Interactive elements need clear boundaries

Scrolling

• Keep important content above the fold
• Use vertical scrolling (avoid horizontal)
• Don't require precision scrolling

Typography for Mobile

Font Sizes

Line Length

• 45-75 characters per line is ideal
• Full-width text is hard to read
• Use padding to control line length

Line Height

• Use 1.5-1.75 for body text
• More space = easier reading on small screens

Layout Principles

Mobile-First Thinking

Design for mobile first

Add complexity for larger screens

This ensures mobile is never an afterthought

Single Column Default

• Stack content vertically
• One column = easier scanning
• Side-by-side only when necessary

Prioritize Content

• Important info goes at the top
• Cut unnecessary content for mobile
• Every element should earn its place

Images on Mobile

Sizing

• Full-width images work well
• Avoid images smaller than 100px
• Consider hiding decorative images

Loading

• Use appropriately sized images
• Don't load desktop-sized images on mobile
• Consider lazy loading for long pages

Aspect Ratios

• Landscape images may need cropping
• Square images are mobile-friendly
• Portrait images use vertical space well

Forms on Mobile

Input Fields

• Full-width inputs are easier to tap
• Use appropriate input types (email, tel, number)
• Show clear labels above fields

Keyboards

• Use type="email" for email fields
• Use type="tel" for phone numbers
• Use type="number" for numeric input

Submit Buttons

• Make submit buttons prominent
• Full-width buttons work well
• Clear feedback after submission

Navigation

Keep It Simple

• Fewer items = better mobile nav
• Group related items
• Use clear, short labels

Hamburger Menus

• Use for 5+ navigation items
• Keep the menu organized
• Make it easy to close

Sticky Navigation

• Can be helpful for long pages
• Keep it slim (don't take up too much screen)
• Consider hiding on scroll down

Performance

Why It Matters

• Mobile users often have slower connections
• Slow sites = high bounce rates
• Google ranks faster sites higher

Tips

• Optimize image sizes
• Avoid too many components
• Remove unused elements
• Test on real mobile networks

Testing Checklist

Before Publishing

• [ ] Text is readable without zooming
• [ ] Buttons are easy to tap
• [ ] No horizontal scrolling
• [ ] Forms work on mobile keyboards
• [ ] Images load properly
• [ ] Navigation is accessible
• [ ] Page loads in under 3 seconds

On Real Devices

• [ ] Test on iOS and Android
• [ ] Check different screen sizes
• [ ] Test on slower connections
• [ ] Have someone else test it

Common Mobile Mistakes

❌ Avoid These

• Tiny text that requires zooming
• Buttons too close together
• Hover-only interactions
• Fixed-width elements
• Desktop-only layouts
• Unplayable videos

✅ Do These Instead

• Large, readable text
• Generous tap targets
• Touch-friendly interactions
• Flexible, fluid layouts
• Mobile-first design
• Mobile-optimized media

Quick Wins

Make buttons bigger - 44px minimum height

Increase font size - 16px minimum for body

Add more padding - Breathable layouts

Stack columns - Single column on mobile

Test on your phone - Use your site as a visitor would