I've been developing my personal website for the last few months, and while the desktop version is complete, I'm struggling with the mobile aspect. I know it's important for HR to view it on their phones, but since I'm not great at mobile programming, I'm considering just launching the site and mentioning that the mobile version is a work in progress or that it's desktop-only. How crucial is a mobile version of a website from an HR perspective? Just to note, my site is built entirely with flexbox, so I'm not creating two separate versions for different devices.
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These days, most sites are just responsive, meaning they adapt to whatever screen size they’re on—all without needing a separate mobile site. I’d suggest looking into frameworks that help with this. At the very least, a non-mobile-friendly site might hurt your chances when HR reviews your portfolio. If it’s just for functionality, it’s one thing, but showing your abilities is best done with a fully functional site.
You're really aiming for responsive design! There's no more need for separate mobile versions these days. Just create a responsive layout that adjusts based on screen size. Check out CSS media queries or grid systems. But honestly, having a mobile-friendly site is pretty essential nowadays, especially for a portfolio. It gives a better impression, so I'd recommend getting that mobile version done before sharing your site.
If you're really struggling, one workaround could be making a simple app that opens your website within it and formats the site differently when it detects it's being viewed in that app. It's kind of a hack, but many companies do something similar to ensure their site appears mobile-friendly.
What do you mean by 'an app that's basically just a browser'? That sounds interesting!