I am encountering an issue with the responsive design of a website I am currently developing.
Scenario: The website features 3 different layouts for Desktop, Tablet, and mobile devices. These layouts consist of similar components with slight CSS adjustments, all managed through Media Query for responsiveness. My client's requirement is that the site should be responsive and adapt to browser resizing.
Issue: The problem arises when certain divs shift positions in various layouts. For example, Div1 has subdiv1, subdiv2, and subdiv3. There are cases where another div like Div2 will have its own sub-divs, causing subdiv2 from Div1 to appear between the sub-divs of Div2. The inconsistent positioning of components across layouts at the parent level is proving to be challenging to handle effectively.
Potential Solutions:
- Developing different themes based on user interactions: This approach lacks feasibility as these themes may not be inherently responsive or align with the clients' layout requirements.
- Using jQuery to rearrange components within different parent elements upon load and resize events: While this tactic could work, it runs the risk of slowing down the site and introducing other potential issues.
- Showcasing/hiding different instances of the same component using CSS: This solution appears less than ideal.
Are there any alternative solutions we might be overlooking, or better methods for addressing this challenge? Additionally, we are evaluating which approach would offer the most optimal solution considering factors such as performance, SEO, and load times.
I am feeling quite perplexed by this situation and would greatly appreciate any suggestions or insights.