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Mobile Usability Checklist for Local Sites

Tap targets, viewport, font sizes, and mobile-friendly layout checks.

SRConsoleBoard SEO Research📅 Published October 1, 2026⏱ 6 min read

Most local searches happen on mobile devices. A site that is not mobile-friendly loses visitors before they ever convert. This checklist covers mobile usability for local sites. See Technical SEO Audit for the broader context.

Viewport and layout

  • Viewport meta tag is present: <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  • No horizontal scrolling at 375px width
  • Layout uses responsive units (not fixed pixel widths)
  • Tables are responsive (scroll horizontally or reflow)

Tap targets and text

  • Tap targets (buttons, links) are at least 44×44 pixels
  • Tap targets have adequate spacing
  • Body text is at least 16px
  • Text is readable without zooming

Mobile performance

  • Core Web Vitals pass on mobile (see Page Speed Checklist)
  • Images are responsive (srcset or picture element)
  • No intrusive interstitials above the fold
  • Click-to-call phone links use tel: protocol

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