8 Unbelievably Simple Tips to make your Wix Website Responsive
- Emilia Rose
- Sep 12
- 7 min read
Do you want your website to be the standout in your niche this year? The key isn't just a stunning design—it's a flawless user experience on every device. In 2025, a website that doesn't adapt perfectly to mobile and tablet screens is losing you sales and credibility. That’s why mastering responsive design in Wix Studio is one of the most valuable skills you can have as a business owner. Forget the one-size-fits-all approach. We’re moving beyond the basics to give you the competitive edge.
The good news? Wix Studio gives you powerful tools to make this happen. The tricky part is knowing how to use them. Most designers know the basics—like scaling fonts or hiding sections—but the real magic comes from the lesser-known features and tricks hidden inside the editor. These strategies can take your site from “works on mobile” to “flawless everywhere.”
This guide reveals 8 simple, yet powerful, techniques to make your Wix Studio website truly responsive. We're cutting through the noise to show you exactly how to achieve a professional, seamless look on any screen, ensuring you never miss a sale again. Let's get straight to it.
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Nest Stacks Inside Stacks
For Smarter Layouts
What it is: Stacks are Wix Studio’s secret weapon for aligning and scaling elements. But here’s the kicker—using stacks within stacks gives you advanced control.
Think of it like LEGO blocks: one big structure, made up of smaller, flexible blocks. Now, when the screen shrinks, everything collapses logically, instead of breaking alignment. It’s like giving Wix instructions: “If space runs out, here’s how I want things to fold."
How to do it:
On desktop, you're going to make 3 stacks:
First, group two elements together
Then the second two elements
Lastly, stack those two stacks together
Now you're able to change the inside stacks to horizontal while still keeping the main stack vertical
On smaller screens (iPads or Mobile), change the main stack to Vertical but keep the other two horizontal.
Note: This ensures spacing and alignment adjust fluidly, no matter the screen width.
Use Min/Max Width Settings Strategically
What it is: Instead of letting elements shrink awkwardly, you can set minimum and maximum widths so your content always stays legible. This small tweak instantly makes designs more polished across devices.
How to do it:
Select an element or section > go to Size > advanced sizing > add “Min/Max.”
Example: For hero sections on mobile, set the max to height to 750px and min 450px
Now it scales naturally on desktop but never shrinks too small on mobile.
Why do this: Often, for the hero section, you will find on mobile devices at 700px wide, the section will be very large, and adjusting this will make the 320px mobile very small. Using Min/Max allows all mobile screen sizes to have a good experience.
Use Padding Within Stacks for Finer Control
What it is: Padding within stacks ensures the elements within the stack have consistent breathing room. It creates a reliable buffer between your stacks. When they collapse or rearrange on a smaller screen, that padding guarantees they don't look cramped or run into each other.
How to do it:
Select the Stack itself, not just the elements inside it.
In the Inspector panel, locate the Padding section.
Adjust the padding values (top, bottom, left, and right). This will create a clear "safe zone" of space that remains constant around all the elements inside the stack, no matter how the layout adapts.
When a Container Isn't Enough
Imagine you have a main "Section" container with 50 pixels of padding. This works great for keeping your content away from the screen's edges. But inside that section, you have two separate stacks stacked on top of each other. On a mobile device, these stacks might collapse and sit right on top of one another, with the content of one stack butting directly up against the content of the other. The 50px container padding is useless for managing the space between the stacks.
Applying a Grid to a Container
Why it works: Grids are underused in Wix Studio, but they’re incredibly powerful for responsive control. Instead of free-floating elements or just stacking, grids keep everything aligned and allow content to rearrange seamlessly. Did you know you can add these to containers?
How to do it:
Select a container → Go to the right toolbar → Apply "Advanced CSS Grid" in layout
Define rows/columns with fractions (1fr, 2fr, etc.) so they scale evenly.
Place items inside cells. On smaller screens, adjust the grid to auto-stack into one column.
Pro tip: grids are perfect for service cards, galleries, or product showcases.
Master the Art of Docking and Margins
What it is: Docking an element "locks" it to a specific side or corner of its parent container. Combined with margins, this gives you precise control over an element’s position relative to its parent, even as the screen size changes. This prevents elements from drifting or overlapping.
How to do it:
Select an element and click on the docking arrows in the Inspector panel. Dock it to the top, bottom, left, or right.
Set a margin value (px or %) to define the spacing between the element and the edge of the screen
For example, to keep a logo pinned to the top-left corner of your header, dock it to the top and left, and then set a margin for the desired space.
Hide/Show Animations by Device
Why it matters: Heavy animations can increase load time on mobile, as well as some transitions (like parallax or long scroll animations) don’t make sense on small screens.
Animations can make your website feel polished and interactive, but not every animation translates well to mobile. A slide-in effect that feels smooth on desktop can feel jittery or slow on a phone, especially if the device has weaker performance or a slower connection.
How to do it in Wix Studio:
Select the animated element.
Go to Effects (⚡️) → Hover → Remove
Optionally, create alternative animations that are lighter for mobile (like a fade instead of a zoom).
👉 Think of it this way: animations should enhance the experience, not slow it down. On desktop, they’re a storytelling tool. On mobile, they should be almost invisible helpers.
Use Docking with Percentage Margins
What it is: For elements like menus, logos or buttons, you can dock these elements to left/right and if you use % margins instead of pixels margins, they will “float” naturally as the screen changes.
Why you should use it: Imagine a call-to-action button or a burger menu that looks perfectly placed on your desktop. On a mobile, that same pixel-based margin might push the element uncomfortably close to the edge, or leave it floating in an odd space. By using percentage margins, you guarantee that the element’s distance from the side remains visually consistent and balanced on every single device.
How to do it:
Scroll down the toolbar till you reach positions
Select the icon element next to "Margins" → Select % → Click Dock → add Percentage
Click the arrow corresponding to the side you want to dock the element
👉 Example: By docking your burger menu to the right and setting a 2% right margin, you ensure that it will always be 2% of the total screen width away from the edge. Whether the screen is 1,920 pixels wide or 375 pixels wide, that 2% space is perfectly maintained, guaranteeing it always looks balanced and purposeful.
Final Thoughts
Responsive design in Wix Studio isn’t just about fitting into mobile screens—it’s about crafting flexible, intentional layouts that look polished everywhere. By applying grids, using stretch smartly, customizing animations per device, and tapping into newer tools like container CSS grids, you’ll future-proof your site on every device for 2025 and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Stack?
A stack is a group of elements (like a headline, a paragraph, and a button) that are all related and arranged together. Think of it as a mini-container for a specific content block.
How is Wix Studio different from the classic Wix Editor for responsive design?
The classic Wix Editor is mostly fixed and requires you to manually adjust elements for each breakpoint. Wix Studio is built from the ground up for responsive web design. It uses powerful tools like stacks, grids, and fluid units, allowing you to create a single design that adapts automatically across all screen sizes.
Why should I use percentage margins instead of pixels?
Using percentage margins is a key Wix Studio responsive design practice. Pixels are a fixed unit, so a 20-pixel margin on a large screen might look like a huge gap, while on a mobile device, it can be too tight. Percentage margins scale proportionally with the screen size, ensuring your spacing always looks balanced and professional on every device.
My button text is shrinking on mobile. How do I fix my responsive button?
This is a common Wix Studio responsive button issue. The best way to fix it is to set the responsive behaviour to Fixed or Relative Width on mobiles to avoid unreadable text on smaller screens.
What is the benefit of using "stacks with stacks"?
Using nested stacks in Wix Studio is an advanced layout technique that gives you more control over complex content. It allows you to create a parent-child relationship between groups of elements, ensuring they maintain their internal alignment and spacing while the main stack handles the overall flow.
What are px and fr units in Wix Studio used for?*
px* is a responsive pixel unit that provides precise control while still adapting to the layout. fr (fractional units) is used for grid layouts to define columns and rows as fractions of the available space, making it easy to create complex, fluid grids that are perfect for Wix Studio responsive websites.
When should I use the Section Grid instead of a stack?
A Section Grid is ideal for creating multi-column layouts that need precise alignment and unique sizing. While stacks are great for arranging a list of elements, a grid is your go-to tool for a more magazine-like layout or when you need to control the placement of elements in both rows and columns.
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