Why you should always choose a mobile first design?

28 July 2023 This is how
Why you should always choose a mobile first design?

At Laméco, we always strive for the highest standard in user experience for our clients and their target audience. A fundamental principle we strongly believe in and consistently apply is "Mobile First." We have been applying it for years, good to explain why we do this.

Why Mobile First?

Mobile First Web design is a strategy in which Web sites and Web applications are first developed for mobile devices and then adapted to larger screens, such as tablets and desktops.


Why. Here are the main reasons:

1. User-centered focus 🙋

At Laméco, the user or visitor is at the center of every project we tackle. With Mobile First, we force ourselves to think from the perspective of mobile users. By starting with the essentials, we can create a streamlined and purposeful experience, carefully considering every step of the interaction.

2. Efficiency and speed: 🚀

Building a website with a Mobile First approach results in a lightweight and optimized design. This leads to faster load times, even on slower mobile networks. A fast load time is essential to retain visitors, by the way, this applies to every device they use 😎.

3. Responsiveness:🦄

As long as different devices are used to visit websites, it is crucial to provide a consistent user experience. With Mobile First, we ensure that our designs effortlessly scale and adapt to any screen size, giving every visitor the same high-quality experience.

4. SEO benefits: 🔍

Search engines, including Google, value and reward websites that are mobile-friendly. By embracing Mobile First, we not only improve our clients' visibility in search results, but also increase their chances of ranking higher, leading to more organic traffic.

Mobile First vs Traditional UX Design 🦖

When comparing Mobile First to traditional UX design, you can see that Mobile First offers a more streamlined approach that focuses on the essential needs of the user. This results in an intuitive and user-friendly experience regardless of the visitor's device. In addition, Mobile First emphasizes thoughtful optimization of load times, navigation and interaction, resulting in a cohesive and consistent user experience.

At Laméco, we believe in the power of Mobile First as the key to successful digital experiences. It provides innovative and customized solutions that help our clients grow and differentiate themselves.

Find out how Mobile First can improve your website or web application and take the user experience to the next level.

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