Chapter 3. Getting Compatible

Now that your website is valid, well formed, and standard, you’re ready to take the next step: making your site Mobile Safari compatible. By compatible, I mean that pages load on Mobile Safari just as they would on the desktop, with no errors and no visual defects.

In many respects, Mobile Safari looks and acts just like Safari for Mac and Windows, but it has some significant limitations, too. Understanding these limitations and adjusting your site to accommodate them will get you on your way to full Mobile Safari optimization.

Windows and Dialogs

One of the first things you’ll notice when using Mobile Safari is that there is only one “window,” and there isn’t a tab bar. Because of the limited space on Mobile Safari’s ...

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