The frustrations of using a non-responsive website
It is frustrating to use a no responsive website, especially on a mobile device. These sites often fail a WCAG test and cause users to leave instantly.
Why Mobile Matters More Than Ever
We are living in a mobile-first world. Over half of all website visits now happen on phones or tablets. If your site is no responsive, it is simply not fit for purpose. A website that fails to adapt to screen size will also likely fail a WCAG test, exposing your business to more than just user irritation. It risks excluding visitors completely.
What Happens When A Site Is No Responsive
Imagine a customer searching for your services while on a train or walking through town. They find your site, but the text is unreadable, the layout is broken, and the links are too small to use. A no responsive design turns a chance to convert into a moment of frustration.
Common Frustrations Faced By Mobile Users
Mobile users experience similar issues again and again:
- Tiny text that cannot be read without zooming in
- Buttons that are too small to press
- Links too close together
- Menus that do not work on touchscreens
- Pages that require horizontal scrolling
- No share options for social media
- Images or text cut off the screen
All of these cause people to leave. Worse, they create barriers for disabled users, especially those relying on screen readers or voice control. This is why a no responsive site is very likely to fail a WCAG test.
Accessibility Is Not Optional
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) set the recognised global standard. If a website does not adjust for different devices, it often fails to meet the criteria around reflow, input methods, and text resizing. These failures are all flagged in a WCAG test.
Non-compliance with WCAG has consequences. Beyond ethical and usability issues, it can lead to legal action in the UK, EU, and US. And from June 2025, the European Accessibility Act will make enforcement even stricter.
The Financial Cost Of Poor Design
A no responsive website is not just bad for user experience. It damages your bottom line. High bounce rates, lost conversions, and low accessibility scores all affect how your business performs online.
Mobile users are often ready to buy or act. If your site does not load correctly or fails a WCAG test, you are throwing away opportunities.
How We Do Things Differently
At Access by Design, we were creating fully responsive websites back in 2010, long before it became standard. Our sites are not only no responsive in layout – they also meet the needs of disabled users through accessibility-first design.
We do not rely on automated overlays or generic templates. Instead, our websites are built to pass every WCAG test and work seamlessly on every device.
Why Testing Matters
Many companies think their site is responsive just because it shrinks down on a phone. That is not enough. A proper WCAG test will show whether your site truly works across devices and assistive tech.
We use disabled testers who rely on real tools like screen readers and keyboard navigation. That gives us insight that automated scans miss.
Chichester And Beyond – Who We Help
Based in Chichester, we serve clients across the UK and internationally. Whether you run a local service or a global brand, a no responsive website creates the same problems. We can help you turn that around quickly and effectively.
You can read more about our accessibility audits or meet our team.
What A Good Site Should Do
A site that passes a WCAG test should:
- Resize correctly on all devices
- Allow easy navigation with touch or keyboard
- Display clear, legible text
- Include meaningful alt text on images
- Let users zoom in without breaking the layout
- Be usable with screen readers
- Avoid timed content or motion that cannot be paused
These are not extras. They are now the standard.
Time To Make A Change
If your website is no responsive or fails a WCAG test, now is the time to act. Waiting will only make things worse. Whether you are motivated by compliance, conversions, or customer care, the solution is the same – accessible responsive design done properly.
You can also refer to trusted resources like the WebAIM mobile accessibility guide and the W3C WCAG overview to understand the standards in more detail.
