Responsive-ness [uncertain how to edit for mobile in MIcrothemer]

Hi there,

You’re completely right about the lack of tutorials for the responsive features. Another user requested a tutorial on this, which I started writing a draft for, but then put it on hold because we realised that the responsive tabs need to be improved before documenting the soon-to-be old system. This decision was also based on feedback from multiple users. As the new system will be a change, as opposed to a new enhancement, we’re going to send out a visual mockup to our mailing list subscribers to get feedback and address and potential reservations in advance.

Of course this doesn’t help you with your current problem of documentation for the responsive tabs. The best I can do for now is answer any questions you may have about using the responsive features.

I will also explain what we think is wrong with the current system in terms of usability in case it relates to the issues you’ve encountered.

1. I initially thought is was best to tuck away the responsive features so that they wouldn’t get in the way of novice users. Advanced users could add them in on a per-style-group basis via the ‘Manage tabs’ icon when they needed them. This decision was also influenced by the need to keep the number of form input fields down for performance reasons.
2. But today, most WordPress themes are responsive and beginners also need to learn how to use the responsive features. The user-centred approach should not let technical considerations dictate the interface. The performance considerations can be solved using a different approach once we accept that the interface must be a certain way in order to be intuitive.
3. So we’re going to propose a new system. The media query tabs and screen width slider will always be visible, there will be no adding or removing them for individual style groups and selectors. And when you are editing the phone tab for instance, Microthemer will stay on the phone tab when switching between style groups (e.g. font, padding, gradient) and between different selectors.

As I said, I’m happy to answer any specific questions you have about applying styles responsively. I know that isn’t ideal.

Warm regards,
Sebastian

Hello all,

With the latest Google announcement about sites needing to be mobile friendly in order to be included in their mobi search results, I find myself tasked with editing 10+ WordPress sites (older, custom, not responsive). I am looking to MicroThemer to do this job for me, but as with the previous poster, am not finding any documentation to help me achieve this goal.

I’ve never used MicroThemer but have heard rave reviews and this latest Google announcement pushed me to do my first install.

Is there anyway to get 1×1 support (paid if necessary) to kick start this learning process on how to make an existing WP site mobi friendly/responsive? Trying to assess how labor intensive this is.

Kindest,
Kelley

Great of you to offer batsteek!

Kelly, I’m half way through writing an introductory tutorial to designing responsively with Microthemer. I’ll write back here when it’s ready.

Cheers,
Sebastian

Great! I’m a bit further with the responsive tutorial now. I given up trying to make it brief. But I should have it ready in about a week or two…

I am interested in too. Thanks for your work in advance.