Mobile devices display Squarespace sites through responsive design, automatically adjusting content based on screen size. Here's what you need to know:

Key Mobile Display Features:

• Content stacks vertically for easy scrolling
• Navigation menus collapse into a hamburger menu (☰)
• Images and galleries adapt to screen width
• Mobile-specific styling options available in version 7.1

Mobile-Friendly Elements:

• Headers automatically resize for readability
• Gallery images display in optimized grids
• Product pages stack vertically for easy shopping
• Pop-ups use half-page style for Google compliance

Best Practices:

• Test your site using Device Preview tool
• Optimize images for faster loading
• Use blog snippets to reduce content length
• Keep gallery and portfolio pages simple

SEO Considerations:

• Google prioritizes mobile-optimized sites
• Mobile styles improve search rankings
• Responsive design works across all devices
• No separate mobile URL needed

Commerce Features:

• Shopping cart adapts to mobile view
• Product images display in slideshows
• Category navigation becomes swipeable
• Checkout process optimized for small screens

Important Notes:

• Audio and video play through device media players
• Hover effects convert to touch actions
• Lightbox features may have limited functionality
• Custom domains work across all devices

By focusing on these elements, your Squarespace site will provide an optimal mobile experience for visitors while maintaining SEO benefits and full functionality.

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