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Introduction ●
Responsive Web Designing(RWD) is a process of designing a single website to be used & compatible on different electronic devices.
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Also known as Adaptive Web Designing (AWD).
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Before designing you need to have a clear vision and planning about what you are expecting from your responsive website.
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Follow the tips to be kept in mind while creating responsive design. www.smartinfosys.net
Planning is required ●
Proper Planning is required before going for a website design.
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Note everything that you are expecting from your website.
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Look at the technical aspects before implementing any responsive design.
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Well worked plan can create a good user experience thus leading to raise the standards of your brand.
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Prototyping Software ●
Use a proper prototyping software like Adobe Edge Reflow
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They allow you to create media queries & design your own layout to fit all devices.
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You can further set breakpoints wherever required.
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You can further edit by copying CSS to other HTML to refine your design
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Go for Mobile Design First ●
Always create a website design for your mobile first.
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Designing on tablets and desktop can be done later.
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If your content, design, images are perfect withh mobiles, less are the chances you will face issues with other devices.
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Navigation is Important ●
Navigation is an important factor while designing a responsive web design.
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In case of multiple navigational menus, you should create a single icon that opens a drop down menu for additional menu items.
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Extra navigational menus will lead to poor design.
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Layout & Interface ●
Build entire layout and interface first before going for coding part.
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Make sure the buttons are big enough for fingertips.
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Keep the design simple & functional.
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Don'tover-stuff your website with more items and functions.
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Software ●
Choose your template according to the coding used on the website.
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For simple responsive design you can go for wordpress .
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For complex design GoMobi will be fit for you.
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Image Format ●
You should be careful while choosing the size of your images.
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Go for optimized images for each layout of your screen.
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Use JPEG, PNG -8 & GIF file formats for your images.
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Avoid using simple PNG file format.
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Image Measurements ●
Use precise and exact image dimensions for all your images.
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The dimensions used must not scale down your image.
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The resolution & quality of the image must not be affected.
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Parallax Scrolling ●
Use parallax design & scrolling for your responsive webste design.
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If you are a novice to this method follow the tutorials present on video sharing sites.
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Proper utilization of this tool can create a mobile-friendly site for your business.
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Latest Updates ●
Go for latest updates & upgraded technology to stay in tune with the market.
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Include instructions for any new user who can benefit from your experience & expertise.
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Make sure you leave enough inputs for them to update your site.
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Less Wordy ●
Never make your mobile design the exact replica of your desktop design.
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Keep the most important things only.
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Do not go for long scrolling pages which can be a factor for losing your viewers.
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Google ●
Take help from google while designing your responsive website.
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Google provides you a pool of information including tutorials for website design.
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Follow them & create a user friendly responsive website design.
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Code Snippets & Templates ●
Proper use of API is very important for your mobile website.
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Check the performance of various code snippets and the template which you are using.
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These components might be the reason for slower performance of your website.
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Built Framework ●
Use already existing themes like Thesis or Genesis .
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They can create custom child themes for your website.
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This will save your time as you do not have to start building your website from a scratch.
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Clean Design ●
Clean and simple design can attract your customers.
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A fully functional and professional website can allure them.
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Get rid of all extra items which will make your website both slow and less attractive.
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Keep only essential items to improve page loading time.
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