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What should the dimensions of a website’s hero image be?

UltimateWB hero image
The UltimateWB hero image does not need any CSS media queries, but uses Image Preloading - all easy to do with the UltimateWB website builder!

The dimensions of a hero image for a website depend on the design, layout, and how the image will be displayed, but here are some common guidelines:

Aspect Ratios

  • 16:9 Aspect Ratio: A common choice for widescreen displays.
  • 3:1 Aspect Ratio: Often used for banner-style hero images that span the width of the page.
  • 4:3
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Why is my website not responsive even if I put the viewport tag in?

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Thanks for the "Ask David" Question! Here's a breakdown of why the meta tag alone might not make your website responsive and how to achieve responsiveness...and a reminder that you don't need to worry about this with UltimateWB and the built-in Responsive app!

The Meta Tag's Role:

The <meta name="viewport"> tag is an important step, but it's just a messenger. It instructs the browser to control the viewport (the visible area of the webpage) based on the device's width. It

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What is the difference between Responsive and Adaptive web design?

UltimateWB built-in Responsive app
Customizations available in the UltimateWB built-in Responsive app

Creating a website that works well across a wide range of devices and screen sizes is a must-have. Two main approaches are responsive web design and adaptive web design. While both aim to make websites user-friendly on desktops, tablets, and smartphones, they achieve it in very different ways.

What Is Responsive Web Design?

Responsive web design (RWD) is a fluid approach that uses CSS media queries to automatically adjust a website’s layout

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How do you make a website responsive (HTML, CSS, and development)?

UltimateWB built-in Responsive app, customize the menu setup
UltimateWB built-in Responsive app, customizing the display of the menu button and menu overlay for mobile and smaller screens.

Make Your Website Responsive - Your Options

You can make your website responsive in several ways:

  • By coding it yourself with HTML, CSS, Flexbox, Grid, and media queries.
  • By using a responsive template or website builder that handles most of the work for you.
  • Or with a platform like UltimateWB that has a built-in Responsive App, letting
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Easiest and Best Way to create your own Mobile Website – go Responsive!

Lots and lots of people use their smartphones for browsing the internet, so you want to make sure to have a mobile website to keep the traffic your are getting.  You probably don't need a lot of convincing on that, but you might be wondering, what is the easiest and best way to create your own mobile website? Like lots of things, the answer is keeping it simple.  There are 2 main paths you can take: woman-mad-at-computer 1) Create different versions... Continue reading
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