A mobile-friendly website automatically adapts to different screen sizes, ensuring optimal viewing across devices. Here's how Squarespace sites appear on mobile:

Core Mobile Features:

• Responsive design automatically resizes content based on screen size
• Content stacks vertically for easy scrolling
• Mobile-optimized for better SEO performance
• Automatic adjustment of navigation menus and headers
• Built-in device testing tools

Key Mobile Display Elements:

• Images and galleries adapt to screen width
• Navigation menus collapse into hamburger icons
• Headers and logos reposition for mobile viewing
• Text scales appropriately for readability
• Video and audio play based on device capabilities

Mobile-Specific Adjustments:

• Gallery layouts shift to 1-2 columns
• Announcement bars move to top of page
• Pop-ups follow Google's mobile guidelines
• E-commerce features adapt for mobile shopping
• Background images crop to fit vertical screens

Best Practices for Mobile:

• Limit content on portfolio/index pages
• Use blog excerpts
• Optimize image sizes
• Minimize images per page
• Test across multiple devices

Version-Specific Features:

Version 7.1:

• Automatic mobile adaptation
• Fluid editor sections with mobile options
• Customizable header layouts

Version 7.0:

• Built-in mobile styles (can be disabled)
• Template-specific mobile features
• Scalable fonts with size controls

Remember to regularly test your site using Device View and actual mobile devices to ensure optimal performance across all screen sizes.

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