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Mobile First: Why the Strategy Matters Even More in 2026

Mobile users dominate the web. Here is how to implement a mobile-first strategy both technically and conceptually.

Gerome January 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Over 60 percent of global web traffic comes from mobile devices. Yet many teams still develop desktop-first. This leads to bloated pages and poor performance on smartphones.

Mobile first means starting with the smallest screen and progressively enhancing. CSS media queries should be built from small to large, not the other way around.

Beyond layout, touch targets, load times, and offline capability play a central role. Progressive Web Apps provide a solid framework for all of these.

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