Google indexes mobile versions first. Ensure content parity between mobile and desktop, proper tap targets (48px+), and responsive design.
Google uses your MOBILE page for indexing, not desktop. If content is hidden behind "Read more" toggles or accordion menus on mobile, Google still sees it — but only if it's in the DOM. Lazy-loaded content behind JavaScript may not be indexed.
Content parity is non-negotiable. If your desktop page has content that's completely missing from the mobile version (not just collapsed, but absent), Google won't index that content.
Go to search.google.com/test/mobile-friendly, enter your URL, and review the results. It shows rendering issues, viewport problems, and tap target issues. Test your top 10 pages individually.
In Search Console, enter a URL in the top search bar. Click "Test Live URL" then "View Tested Page" > "Screenshot". This shows exactly how Googlebot renders your mobile page. Compare with your actual mobile view.
View your site on desktop and mobile side by side. Every piece of content, every heading, every internal link on desktop must also exist on mobile. Content can be in accordions or tabs on mobile, but it must be in the DOM.
Check buttons, links, and form fields on mobile. Each should be at least 48x48 CSS pixels with 8px minimum spacing between them. Use Chrome DevTools mobile emulator (F12 > toggle device toolbar) to measure.
Right-click your page on mobile > View Page Source. Search for your navigation links. If they're not in the source HTML (only loaded via JavaScript on click), Googlebot may not see them. Use SSR or include the menu HTML in the initial DOM.
Audit my website [URL] for mobile-first indexing readiness. Generate: 1. A checklist of mobile-first best practices with pass/fail criteria 2. CSS media query templates for common responsive breakpoints 3. Code to ensure hamburger menus are crawlable (content in DOM, not lazy-loaded) 4. Tap target sizing audit criteria 5. Mobile page speed optimization specific recommendations
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