What does MyBizGrade check?

We analyze your website speed, SEO tags, Google reviews, social media presence, and accessibility. Each area gets its own score and letter grade.

How is the grade calculated?

Each category is scored from 0 to 100 based on real data from your site. The overall grade is a weighted average across all five categories.

Yes, the full audit and grade are completely free. You can upgrade to a Pro report with copy-paste fixes for $39 if you want help improving.

What's in the Pro report?

You get a priority action plan, copy-paste ready fixes for every issue, time estimates, and a downloadable PDF. It tells you exactly what to change and how.

How long does the audit take?

Most audits finish in under 30 seconds. Complex sites with many pages may take up to a minute.

Do you store my data?

We store your audit results so you can revisit your report. We never sell your data or share it with third parties.

How often should I check my grade?

We recommend running a new audit every month. Your online presence changes as you update your site, get new reviews, and post on social media.

MyBizGrade was built by a small team of developers who wanted to make online presence auditing simple and affordable for small businesses.

Is Your Website Mobile-Friendly? Here's How to Check

# Is Your Website Mobile-Friendly? Here's How to Check More than 60% of all Google searches happen on mobile devices. Google uses the mobile version of your website as the primary version for indexing and ranking. If your site does not work well on phones, you lose both rankings and customers. The problem is most business owners view their website on a desktop computer. They see a polished, well-organized page. They have no idea the mobile version looks cramped, loads slowly, or has buttons too small to tap. This guide shows you exactly how to test your website on mobile, spot problems, and fix them yourself. ## The 60-Second Mobile Test Grab your phone right now. Open your web browser and type in your website URL. Answer these questions: 1. Does the page load in under three seconds? 2. Does the text read at a comfortable size without zooming? 3. Do all images display correctly? 4. Are buttons and links easy to tap with your thumb? 5. Does the navigation menu work smoothly? 6. Is all content visible without horizontal scrolling? 7. Do forms work and submit correctly? If you answered "no" to any question, your website has a mobile problem costing you customers. ## Free Tools to Test Mobile-Friendliness Your own phone gives you a quick impression. These tools provide detailed analysis: ### Google PageSpeed Insights Visit pagespeed.web.dev and enter your URL. Google analyzes both mobile and desktop versions. The mobile score tells you how your site performs on phones. Aim for 80 or higher. PageSpeed Insights also lists specific problems and how to fix them. Each recommendation includes an estimate of how much time the fix saves. ### Chrome DevTools Device Mode Open your website in Google Chrome on a desktop. Right-click anywhere and select "Inspect." Click the device icon in the top-left of the panel (it looks like a phone and tablet side by side). This mode simulates different phone screens. Test your site on iPhone SE, iPhone 14, Samsung Galaxy, and iPad. Each device has different screen dimensions, and your site needs to work on all of them. ### Lighthouse Audit In Chrome DevTools, click the "Lighthouse" tab. Run an audit for "Mobile" with all categories checked. Lighthouse scores your site on performance, accessibility, best practices, and SEO. Each score ranges from 0 to 100. A performance score below 50 on mobile indicates serious problems needing immediate attention. ## The 8 Most Common Mobile Problems ### 1. Text Too Small to Read Body text smaller than 16px forces users to pinch and zoom. This is the most common mobile issue. Your base font size should be at least 16px, with headings proportionally larger. **Fix:** In your CSS, set the body font-size to 16px or larger. Most website builders have a typography section in their settings where you adjust this. ### 2. Buttons and Links Too Close Together On a touchscreen, fingers are imprecise. If two links sit right next to each other, people tap the wrong one. Google recommends tap targets of at least 48x48 pixels with 8px spacing between them. **Fix:** Increase padding on buttons and links. Add spacing between navigation items. Test by trying to tap each button with your thumb. ### 3. Content Wider Than the Screen Horizontal scrolling on mobile is a sign of broken responsive design. This happens when images, tables, or elements have fixed pixel widths exceeding the screen width. **Fix:** Use relative widths (percentages) instead of fixed pixel widths. Add "max-width: 100%" to images in your CSS. Replace wide tables with stacked layouts on mobile. ### 4. Slow Loading on Mobile Networks Desktop computers often use fast broadband connections. Phones switch between Wi-Fi and cellular networks. A site loading fine on your office Wi-Fi might crawl on a customer's 4G connection. Large images are the primary culprit. A single unoptimized photo takes 5-10 seconds to load on a slow connection. **Fix:** Compress all images using tools like TinyPNG or Squoosh. Use modern image formats like WebP. Implement lazy loading so images below the fold load only when the user scrolls to them. ### 5. Pop-Ups Covering the Screen Pop-ups annoying on desktop become infuriating on mobile. A pop-up covering the entire phone screen with a tiny "X" button in the corner drives visitors away. Google also penalizes intrusive mobile pop-ups in rankings. **Fix:** Remove pop-ups on mobile entirely, or use small banners at the top or bottom of the screen instead. If you keep pop-ups, make the close button large and easy to tap. ### 6. Missing Viewport Meta Tag Without a viewport meta tag, mobile browsers render your site at desktop width and shrink it down. The page looks like a miniature version of the desktop site. **Fix:** Add this tag to the head section of your HTML: ``` ``` Most modern website builders include this automatically, but older custom sites might lack it. ### 7. Flash or Unsupported Content Flash content does not work on mobile devices. Any Flash-based elements show a blank space or error message on phones. **Fix:** Replace Flash elements with HTML5 alternatives. In 2026, no website should use Flash for any purpose. ### 8. Forms Impossible to Fill Out Forms with tiny input fields, dropdown menus too small to select, and submit buttons off-screen frustrate mobile users. If your contact form is hard to use on a phone, people leave without reaching out. **Fix:** Make form fields full-width on mobile. Use large input fields with visible labels. Ensure the submit button is prominent and reachable. Test every form by completing it on your phone. ## Platform-Specific Fixes ### WordPress WordPress themes built after 2018 are almost always responsive. If your theme is older, switch to a modern responsive theme. Popular options include Astra, GeneratePress, and Kadence. If your theme is responsive but still has mobile issues, check your plugins. Some plugins inject elements breaking the mobile layout. Disable plugins one at a time to find the culprit. ### Wix Wix has a dedicated mobile editor. Click the mobile icon at the top of the Wix editor to view and customize the mobile version independently. Rearrange elements, resize text, and hide components not suited for small screens. ### Squarespace Squarespace templates are responsive by default. Mobile issues usually come from custom code or oversized images. Check your site in the Squarespace preview using the device toggle at the top of the editor. ### Shopify Shopify themes include mobile responsiveness. If your store has mobile problems, your theme is outdated or customizations broke the responsive behavior. Test with a fresh copy of your theme to isolate the issue. ## Why Google Cares About Mobile-Friendliness In 2019, Google switched to mobile-first indexing. This means Google evaluates the mobile version of your website when deciding rankings. The desktop version is secondary. A website working perfectly on desktop but poorly on mobile will rank lower than a competitor with a great mobile experience. This is not a theory. It is how Google's algorithm works. Mobile-friendliness also affects your Google Business Profile. When someone finds your business on Google Maps and clicks your website link, they are almost certainly on a phone. A broken mobile experience means a lost customer. ## When to Call a Professional Some mobile problems have simple fixes. Compressing images, adjusting font sizes, and removing pop-ups take minutes. Other problems require professional help: - Your entire site uses a non-responsive layout - Custom code breaks on mobile devices - Your site needs a complete redesign to work on phones - Performance scores stay below 30 despite your efforts A web developer specializing in responsive design solves these problems efficiently. The investment pays for itself through increased mobile traffic and conversions. ## Test Your Full Website Grade Mobile-friendliness is one component of your overall online presence. GradeMyBiz checks your website speed, security, mobile experience, Google Business Profile, reviews, and more in a single scan. [Get your free website grade at GradeMyBiz](https://grademybiz.vercel.app) ## For more on this topic, read [What Is Online Presence? The Complete Guide for Business Owners](/blog/what-is-online-presence). For more on this topic, read [Local SEO for Small Business: A Beginner's Guide](/blog/local-seo-beginners-guide).Take Action Now Open your website on your phone. If anything looks off, fix it this week. Start with the biggest problem first. Every mobile visitor encountering a smooth experience is more likely to call, book, or buy. Every visitor hitting a broken mobile page bounces to a competitor. Your phone is the testing tool you need. Use it today. [Grade your online presence for free](https://grademybiz.vercel.app)