Responsive Design allows you to scale the site according to the device it is viewed on. As of 2015 is has become a requirement by Google to have a Responsive site otherwise it will effect your ranking so it is best to ensure that your site is compliant. If you would like us to check the responsiveness of your website give us a call on 01268 200 080 and we will be able to advise you on the best course of action if your site is not compliant.
With the growth of the web people want to view things on the go which is why mobile phones and tablets have taken off, in doing so the need for a website design that works for both desktops and mobile devices was needed, this means that a website can gain more interest and customers that are browsing the web.
If you would like to check if your site is responsive please use this tool: https://www.google.co.uk/webmasters/tools/mobile-friendly/ and it will give you a report. Although this a good indicator is not entirely fool proof, the true test is to try using your website with a mobile or a tablet and see how easy it is to use.
If you wish to make your site responsive then either give us a call on 01268 200080 or email at web@ahead4.com.