SayPro Responsibilities

SayPro Monthly March SCMR-5 SayPro Monthly Classified Theme Customization: Customize the site theme to match branding by SayPro Classified Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty

Objective:
Ensure that the SayPro Classifieds site theme is fully responsive and aligns with SayPro’s branding standards across both desktop and mobile platforms as mandated under SayPro Monthly March SCMR-5 and directed by the SayPro Classified Office in coordination with the SayPro Marketing Royalty team.

1. Conduct a Full Theme Responsiveness Audit

• Assess the current classified theme’s performance on a wide range of devices (e.g., desktops, tablets, smartphones).
• Use industry-standard tools such as Google Chrome DevTools, BrowserStack, or responsive design checkers to evaluate layout, typography, spacing, and image behavior across breakpoints.
• Identify issues such as text overflow, misalignment, touch target sizing errors, or hidden elements that affect usability or readability on various screen sizes.

2. Apply Mobile-First Design Principles

• Rebuild or adjust theme elements starting from the mobile layout upward, ensuring lightweight loading and prioritized content visibility.
• Optimize header navigation for mobile devices using techniques such as collapsible menus or hamburger menus.
• Ensure that interactive elements (buttons, links, forms) are accessible and usable on small touchscreens.

3. CSS and Theme Code Optimization

• Refactor CSS to use flexible units (e.g., %, vw/vh, rem) instead of fixed pixels for better scalability.
• Leverage CSS media queries to define breakpoints for responsive layout behavior.
• Test and implement grid or flexbox layout systems to ensure a fluid interface that adapts to all screen sizes.

4. Image and Multimedia Responsiveness

• Ensure that all media (images, video, icons) are responsive by using HTML5 techniques such as srcset, picture, and max-width: 100% styling.
• Compress and scale images appropriately for mobile bandwidth considerations, without compromising SayPro’s brand quality standards.

5. Cross-Browser Compatibility

• Test the customized theme across multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) and their respective mobile versions to identify inconsistencies.
• Address and resolve browser-specific rendering issues using fallback rules or browser-specific styles if necessary.

6. Ensure Accessibility Compliance (A11y)

• Implement responsive typography and contrast ratios suitable for users with visual impairments.
• Verify touch interactions, screen reader compatibility, and keyboard navigation are preserved across responsive breakpoints.

7. Integration with SayPro Branding Guidelines

• Align font choices, color palettes, and button styles with official SayPro Marketing Royalty brand assets.
• Use brand-consistent layout components such as banners, footers, and navigation in all responsive views.
• Ensure logo scalability and brand visibility across devices.

8. Continuous Testing and User Feedback Collection

• Set up user testing sessions with internal users and selected SayPro Classifieds users to gather feedback on mobile and desktop usability.
• Use heatmaps and session recordings (e.g., via Hotjar or Clarity) to understand user interaction and adjust the theme accordingly.
• Schedule regular monthly tests as part of the ongoing SayPro Monthly SCMR series to maintain responsiveness standards.

9. Collaboration and Reporting to SayPro Classified Office

• Maintain documentation of all customizations, test results, and issue resolutions.
• Submit regular reports to the SayPro Classified Office summarizing changes made and performance improvements.
• Work closely with SayPro Marketing Royalty to approve final visual and interactive elements before deployment.

10. Deployment and Backup Protocols

• Back up the site theme before implementing changes to avoid downtime.
• Use staging environments to test responsiveness updates before pushing to the live site.
• Monitor site performance post-deployment and fix any emerging issues promptly.