Why Mobile-First Is Not Just a Slogan
Practical reasons to design for small screens first: performance, content focus, and conversion.
Published , mobile-first, performance, css
Most web traffic in APAC comes from phones. Designing for small screens first forces us to prioritize core content and keep page weight low.
Principles I Follow
- Unprefixed CSS is the phone layout.
- Breakpoints only enhance larger screens.
- Measure first, optimize later. Never guess.
This approach keeps sites feeling fast even on unstable networks.