Making Your Site Mobile Friendly
More than half of website traffic comes from mobile devices. Elementor gives you tools to ensure your site looks just as good on a phone or tablet as it does on a desktop.
Step 1: Switch to Responsive Mode
- In the Elementor editor, click the Responsive Mode icon (monitor + mobile symbol at bottom).
- Toggle between Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile views.
👉 You’ll see how your page looks on each device.
Step 2: Adjust Typography & Sizing
- Text that looks fine on desktop may be too big on mobile.
- In the Style tab, look for the responsive icons next to font size, line height, and spacing.
- Set different values for each device.
Step 3: Control Layout & Spacing
- Check for sections that feel cramped or too spread out.
- Adjust padding and margins per device.
- Use the hide/show option in the Advanced tab to hide elements on mobile that aren’t essential.
👉 Example: A large hero video might look great on desktop but be hidden on mobile for faster loading.
Step 4: Responsive Images & Backgrounds
- Use smaller image sizes for mobile (Elementor automatically helps with this, but you can fine-tune).
- Reposition or replace background images so they don’t crop important parts.
Step 5: Column & Container Ordering
- With Containers (Flexbox), you can reorder elements for mobile.
- Example: On desktop, you may want “Image left, Text right” — but on mobile, it’s better to stack text above the image.
- In the container settings → Layout → Order, change how items stack on smaller screens.
Step 6: Test on Real Devices
The preview is good, but always check on an actual phone or tablet.
- Look at font sizes, button spacing, and whether images load correctly.
- Make sure interactive elements (buttons, forms) are easy to tap with a thumb.
Quick Recap
- Use Responsive Mode to preview layouts.
- Adjust typography, spacing, and images per device.
- Reorder or hide elements when needed.
- Always test on real devices.
Next Tutorial
Now that your site is mobile-friendly, the next step is Installing an Elementor Template. Templates let you quickly load pre-designed layouts into your page, saving time and giving you a professional starting point for customisation.