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Strategize for the small screen The use of mobile devices for browsing the web is so prevalent, every single website and application should be usable on a small screen. But far too many aren’t, either due to lack of understanding or lack of resources. If your organization doesn’t have the resources to design a full mobile solution, you can still achieve mobile-friendliness quickly and easily. Consider using CSS media queries to make a few small layout and navigation adjustments for smaller screens, or fall back on a nicely-designed text-only stylesheet if you need to. These considerations need to be on your radar, especially if you don’t have buy-in to go forward with a full-scale mobile effort.
Tip
Get started with Responsive Web Design by reading Ethan Marcotte’s article on A List Apart.