Squarespace websites automatically adapt to mobile devices through responsive design, ensuring optimal viewing across all devices. Here's how different elements appear on mobile:

Key Mobile Display Features:

• Content stacks vertically for easy scrolling
• Automatic SEO optimization for mobile searches
• Navigation menus collapse into a hamburger menu (☰)
• Images and galleries adjust to screen width
• Promotional pop-ups use half-page style for Google compliance

Important Mobile Elements:

Headers and Navigation:

• Notification bars appear at page top
• Site title/logo maintains position
• Navigation menus collapse behind menu icon
• Footer navigation stacks vertically

Images and Galleries:

• Banner images crop to fit mobile screens
• Gallery layouts adapt to mobile viewing
• Lightbox features work with limited functionality
• Instagram/Flickr feeds display in two columns

Store and Commerce:

• Products stack vertically
• Shopping cart appears at top or bottom
• Multiple product images show as slideshow or thumbnails
• Quick View and Image Zoom unavailable on mobile

Content Optimization Tips:

• Limit content on portfolio/index pages
• Use blog excerpts
• Reduce image sizes
• Minimize images per page
• Test site using Device Preview tool
• Check display on actual mobile devices

Text and Design:

• Fonts maintain style but may reduce in size
• Phone numbers display as clickable links
• Hover effects adapt for touchscreens
• Padding adjusts automatically for mobile

For best results, keep mobile styles enabled and regularly test your site across different devices.

Note: Version 7.1 sites offer more mobile customization options than 7.0, particularly in the Intuitive Editor sections.

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