Mobile Display Guide for Squarespace Sites

Squarespace uses responsive design to automatically adjust your site's content for all devices - computers, tablets, and smartphones. Content typically stacks vertically on mobile for easy scrolling without pinching or zooming.

Core Mobile Features:

• Automatic mobile optimization
• Google-friendly mobile SEO
• Device-specific preview tool for testing
• Built-in mobile styles (version 7.0)
• Automatic mobile adaptation (version 7.1)

Key Mobile Display Elements:

1. Header Elements

• Announcement bar appears at top
• Navigation collapses into menu icon
• Site title/logo positioning maintained

2. Images and Galleries

• Banner images crop to fit mobile screens
• Galleries display in 1-2 column grids
• Lightbox supported with tap functionality

3. Content Blocks

• Stack vertically on mobile
• Multiple columns convert to single column
• Spacing blocks auto-hide on mobile

4. Store and Commerce

• Products stack vertically
• Shopping cart appears at top/bottom
• Category navigation becomes swipeable/dropdown

5. Text and Typography

• Fonts maintain style but may resize
• Clickable phone numbers in Safari
• Adjustable line height for readability

Testing Your Mobile Site:

• Use device-specific preview while editing
• Test on actual mobile devices
• Check different mobile browsers

Mobile-Friendly Tips:

• Optimize image sizes
• Use blog excerpts
• Limit content on portfolio/index pages
• Enable mobile promotion pop-ups
• Maintain mobile styles for SEO benefits

Advanced Customization:

• Custom CSS available (limited support)
• Template-specific mobile options
• Mobile layout editing in Creative Editor
• Separate mobile logos possible

Note: While mobile styles can be disabled in version 7.0, it's recommended to keep them enabled for optimal performance and SEO benefits.

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