responsive web design vs. adaptive web design

Responsive Vs. Adaptive Web Design

As more web users access the web through their mobile devices, web designers have a unique challenge.

Screen Sizes

According to Webimax, an internet marketing firm that specializes in Mobile SEO, screen size could heavily affect how a designer plans to create a company’s mobile site.

Methodologies

Responsive Web Design VS. Adaptive Web Design

Responsive Web Design

• Webimax recommends responsive web design (RWD) for most mobile websites as web designers can adapt for screen sizes and devices that haven’t been created yet.

• RWD uses predefined rules in regard to screen size and percentages to determine layout and style.

Adaptive Web Design

• Adaptive web design adjusts to the user. The type of device used will determine what kind of layout the mobile website uses.

• Changes in layout are triggered through breakpoints, according to Webimax.

• Although adaptive web design may be good for today’s current technology, changes in devices and screen size could cause some trouble for your mobile site.