Big Mistake: Neglecting the Tablet or Mobile Version of Your Wix

Many people start building a Wix Studio website and only later realise they focused solely on the desktop version, even though 20-30% of their traffic might come from mobile and tablet devices. Such a waste for your business!

By the time they realise this mistake, it’s often too late. The website they carefully crafted for desktop becomes a total mess on other devices.

Some sections can’t be adapted correctly, and the whole thing turns into a massive headache.

And if you think nobody will visit your tablet or mobile website, consider this situation that has happened to me many times: You meet someone at a networking event who is interested in your services. Suddenly, they want to check out what you offer and pull out their phone to take a quick look at your website.

Yes, you see the problem? If your website looks bad—or worse, completely broken—you’re standing right in front of them at that very moment, which is incredibly awkward.

So, how can you avoid this mistake and easily create a website that works on all devices?

1. Start with a Template: If your Wix website is simple—meaning 5-10 pages including a contact form, an "About Us" section, and a services page—it’s better to start with a template.

   
   

   

   Templates are already optimised to work well on any device. You can modify the template, but when making significant changes (like adding a picture gallery), always check how it looks on mobile and tablet versions. If you’re using a platform like Wix Studio, you can easily switch between devices to preview your modifications.

   
   

   

   
   

2. Use the Hiding Feature for Mobile/Tablet VersionsWix offers a great option for mobile and tablet versions called "hide". Simply right-click on any section or element, select "hide," and it will disappear from the version you’re working on.

   
   

   For example, if you’ve created a section on desktop that looks awful on mobile, you can hide it on mobile while keeping it visible on desktop. The same applies to the tablet version.

3. Test Your Website on Multiple Devices Directly from the Editor

   
   

   In the Wix Studio editor, you have the option to adjust the screen size for specific devices. For example, you can modify the screen width on the mobile version to ensure your website looks good on various phone screens, such as a Pro Max model and the newer iPhone 16e.

   
   

   Once you’ve made these adjustments, test your website on different devices and screen sizes to confirm everything displays correctly.

   

   
   

4. Test Your Website on Different Devices at the Apple Store

   
   

   A great way to test this is by using the "Apple Store technique." Visit your nearest Apple Store and preview your website on every category of Apple devices with the largest screens—like the MacBook 16-inch, iMac, iPhone Pro Max, and iPad Pro.

   
   

   

   
   

Look, adapting a website to most available devices is one of those hidden tasks people often forget about—just like compressing images or implementing basic SEO.

With these three tips, you can save yourself a lot of time and frustration.

PS: Look you can get a free automated quote for creating or updating your website by asking our AI agent. It’s quick, easy, and delivered straight to your inbox!