{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why is mobile-first important?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Over 60% of web traffic is mobile; Google uses mobile-first indexing for SEO." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is mobile-first indexing?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Google primarily uses the mobile version of a site for indexing and ranking." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Mobile-first vs responsive design — what is the difference?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Mobile-first is a strategy (start small); responsive design is a technique (adapt to any size)." } } ] }
Definition

What Is Mobile-First Design?

A design and development strategy that starts with the smallest screen (mobile) and progressively enhances for larger screens — prioritising the dominant device type.

Related Terms

Responsive Design

Breakpoint

Viewport

UX

Above the Fold

Example

Reload Mode designs all client websites starting from a 375px mobile layout in Figma before adapting to desktop, ensuring mobile UX is not an afterthought.

Synonyms:

Mobile-first design, Progressive enhancement

Acronyms:

-