Mobile Device Pages - Post ID 247010

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I have seen a link to a script to take people to a different address if the screen size indicates a mobile device.

Are there are specific tools or advice for building a mobile device?
Is there a way to "emulate" a mobile browser for testing?
Which is the best CoffeeCup applicaiton to use for such developments?

thanks in advance for any advice
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You don't need to 'emulate' a browser for testing any more. Using CC's RLM ( Responsive Layout Maker ) you can build a framework that is completely fluid ( automatically adjusts to ANY size viewing screen from desktop to mobile ). Check out RLM here: http://www.coffeecup.com/responsive-layout-maker-pro/

If you want a quick look at how your website will look at different sizes, try this: http://quirktools.com/screenfly/
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I would definitely give RLMP a try and see how that works for you.

To answer your first question you can try this site as it will allow you to render the site to see it mobile:
https://www.responsinator.com/
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What changes can I make to my VSD site that will scale it for a mobile device? Do I have to completely re-do my site? Site address is: www.snadvocacy.com
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SpecialNeedsLaw wrote:
What changes can I make to my VSD site that will scale it for a mobile device? Do I have to completely re-do my site? Site address is: www.snadvocacy.com

Visual Site Designer builds websites using "absolute positioning". This means everything has a fixed place within your page and cannot adjust based on the viewer’s device size (desktop, tablet, mobile phone etc.). Absolute positioning does not allow for a fluid design. design.

Responsive Layout Maker solves one of the biggest challenges in responsive design, having a flexible core which can adapt based on the viewer’s screen size. In a nutshell, Responsive Layout Maker creates a responsive prototype website (called a layout). You build the structure of your website in Responsive Layout Maker and then export to any code editor to add your final content.

If you have not done so yet, we also have a bunch of articles on RLM to help you get more familiar with how the software works. Our Quick Start Guide is very helpful when getting started with Responsive Layout Maker. We recommend taking a look at it as it explains many different parts of RLM.

If your traffic statistics are leaning towards mobile traffic, we really suggest you dive into the responsive waters now. With Responsive Layout Maker along with the Quick Start Guide, some helpful videos and other tutorials will help you master this critical aspect web design. We recommend taking a look at it as it explains many different parts of Responsive Layout Maker. It will also allow you to hit the ground running when our Responsive Site Designer program is released (Responsive Site Designer will be able to import RLM layouts).

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Yes, I will need help with this! I'm a lawyer, not a website designer, so if you can recommend someone that would be great.
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SpecialNeedsLaw wrote:
Yes, I will need help with this! I'm a lawyer, not a website designer, so if you can recommend someone that would be great.

Great. Just open a support ticket here at https://www.coffeecup.com/help/myroom/opentopic/ and tell us what you need and we will go over your options.
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