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What Is Responsive Design? FAQ

What is responsive design?

What is responsive web design (RWD)?

Responsive Web Design (RWD) is a web page production technique that changes the layout according to the screen size. Because it works without changing the URL or HTML, it is also recommended in the Google mobile guide.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of responsive web design?


Advantages

1. The layout has a flexible width. It displays without problems across the countless screen sizes found on the iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and Android devices.

2. The URL stays the same. A single HTML file is all you need, so creating, managing, and maintaining articles is easy.

3. It is said to be advantageous for SEO. Google recommends responsive web design. Because there is only one URL, ranking signals are not split across multiple addresses. Inbound links and shares also point to a single unified URL.

Disadvantages

1. Data transfer volume can increase. Because the same source is used for desktop and smartphone, the amount of data transferred can be larger when accessed from a smartphone. With RWD+, we build with considerations such as image optimization in mind.

2. The CSS can become complex. Because both the desktop and smartphone layouts are managed in CSS, the CSS can become complex. With RWD+, we create dedicated CSS, so management does not become complicated.

3. There is the problem that the desktop view cannot be displayed on a smartphone. With RWD+, however, the desktop view can be displayed.

Is it fine to make a desktop site responsive exactly as it is?

With RWD+, we pay careful attention to the UI when making a site responsive. When there is a large amount of content, we optimize for smartphones by using collapsible UI elements or hiding certain parts. Because RWD+ also allows switching to the desktop view, accessibility is preserved as well.

About the production work

What preparation is required?

For RWD+ production, we ask you to prepare something that lets us review the source of your current site, such as a full set of site files or your CMS or FTP credentials.

What work is required?

You can choose from the following approaches. Please feel free to consult with us.
a. We deliver only the newly produced files, and your team applies them to the site.
b. We handle everything, including applying the files to the site.

About payment methods

When is payment due?

Payment is due at the time of order. The production fee portion can also be paid afterwards, so please feel free to contact us if you would prefer that.

What payment methods are available?

Bank transfer, credit card, Yahoo! Wallet, and other methods are available.

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