Ensuring your GoHighLevel funnels look great and convert on both desktop and mobile isn’t just a design nicety—it directly affects how many leads and customers you win from your traffic.
Most funnel pages are built quickly in desktop view, then “shrunk” down for phones. That’s how you end up with tiny text, awkward spacing, and CTAs pushed below the fold on the devices your buyers actually use.
In this guide, you’ll learn how GoHighLevel handles desktop vs mobile view in the funnel builder, how to control what shows up where, and a practical workflow to keep both versions fast, clean, and conversion-ready.
If you’re not in GoHighLevel yet, you can start a free GoHighLevel trial and follow along as you build.
How GoHighLevel Handles Desktop vs Mobile View
GoHighLevel’s funnel builder gives you two views of the same page:
- Desktop view – The full-width layout you see on laptops and larger screens.
- Mobile view – A narrow, stacked layout that approximates phones.
You can switch between them at any time from the top of the funnel editor. Both views are powered by the same underlying sections, rows, columns, and elements—you’re not building two separate pages.
Instead, you control how those elements behave on each device using:
- Visibility settings (show on desktop only, mobile only, or both)
- Responsive sizing (font sizes, padding, margins, image sizes)
- Layout tweaks (stacking order, alignment, spacing)
That means you should think about “desktop vs mobile view” as one funnel with two optimized experiences, not two different funnels.
Step-by-Step: Switching Between Desktop and Mobile in the Funnel Builder
Follow this basic workflow when you’re building or optimizing a funnel page in GoHighLevel:
1. Open your funnel page
- Log in to GoHighLevel.
- Go to Sites → Funnels.
- Open the funnel and specific step you want to edit.
- Click Edit Page to open the builder.
2. Design the desktop version first
Start in desktop view and build a clean, simple layout:
- Use clear sections for your hero, benefits, social proof, and CTA.
- Keep font choices, colors, and spacing consistent.
- Avoid overly complex multi-column layouts unless they’re absolutely necessary.
Your goal here is to get the on-brand, conversion-focused structure right before you touch mobile.
3. Switch to mobile view
At the top of the editor, use the device icons to switch from Desktop to Mobile view.
In mobile view you’ll see the same content, but:
- Columns are stacked vertically.
- Some spacing and font sizes may feel tight or oversized.
- Images may take up too much space above the fold.
This is where you fine-tune for small screens.
4. Use visibility controls for desktop-only or mobile-only elements
For any section, row, column, or element:
- Click the element.
- Open Settings → Advanced.
- Under Visibility, toggle the desktop and mobile icons.
You can use this to:
- Show a simpler hero on mobile while keeping a richer layout on desktop.
- Swap a horizontal pricing table for a stacked version that’s easier to scan on phones.
- Hide decorative images that slow down mobile without adding value.
The key is to adjust selectively—don’t hide entire sections of important content for mobile unless you’re replacing them with a mobile-optimized equivalent.
What to Adjust Specifically for Mobile View
When you switch to mobile view, audit the page with a ruthless, conversion-focused lens. For each part of the funnel, ask: “Would I scroll, tap, and complete this on my own phone?”
Here’s what to look at first:
1. Hero section and above-the-fold CTA
On mobile, visitors should immediately see:
- What the page is about.
- Why it matters.
- What to do next.
Practical tweaks:
- Shorten headline text so it fits comfortably on 2–3 lines.
- Reduce subheadline size and tighten copy.
- Move the primary button or form higher on the screen.
- Hide secondary buttons or links that distract from the main CTA.
Whenever you’re promoting a GoHighLevel-powered funnel, a strong CTA might be something like:
- "Start your free GoHighLevel trial"
- "Book a strategy call to build this funnel for you"
Use this free GoHighLevel trial link anywhere it’s natural to get readers taking action.
2. Text blocks and line length
Long, unbroken text that feels fine on desktop becomes a wall of words on mobile.
- Break paragraphs into 2–4 line chunks.
- Use bullets for lists and step-by-step instructions.
- Increase line height slightly for readability.
If your funnel is educating visitors about your offer, keep each section focused on one core idea and end with a simple, on-screen CTA.
3. Buttons and tap targets
Make sure buttons are easy to tap with a thumb:
- Use full-width or nearly full-width buttons on mobile.
- Add extra vertical padding so they feel substantial.
- Ensure there’s enough space between buttons to avoid mis-taps.
In GoHighLevel, you can adjust button styles per device in the element settings so desktop buttons don’t feel oversized.
4. Forms
Mobile visitors are more sensitive to friction. For forms:
- Minimize required fields—start with name, email, and maybe phone.
- Use field placeholders and labels that are clear and concise.
- Avoid stacking too many fields above the fold.
If your funnel brings leads into GoHighLevel automations, every extra form field is a potential drop-off. Capture the minimum, then enrich data later using workflows.
5. Images and spacing
Overly tall images push your message and CTA down the page.
- Reduce image height on mobile where possible.
- Hide purely decorative graphics using mobile visibility settings.
- Add or remove spacing so each section feels balanced on a small screen.
A Simple 3-Step Workflow for Responsive Funnels
Use this repeatable loop whenever you build or optimize a funnel:
- Design in Desktop View – Build your ideal layout, copy, and offer structure.
- Optimize Mobile View – Tighten copy, simplify layout, and make CTAs thumb-friendly.
- Test on Real Devices – Open the funnel on multiple phones and tablets, not just the preview.
As you collect data, loop back through this process and refine.
If you’d rather skip the trial-and-error, Revset Labs can design conversion-focused funnel templates inside your GoHighLevel account, then wire them into campaigns and automations for you.
Example: Converting a Desktop Funnel into a High-Converting Mobile Flow
Imagine a simple webinar registration funnel built in GoHighLevel:
- Hero section with headline, subheadline, bullet benefits, and a form.
- Speaker section with headshots and bios.
- Agenda section with 3–4 key points.
- Testimonials and social proof.
- Final CTA section.
On desktop, this might use two- or three-column layouts and generous white space. On mobile, that same structure can feel long and noisy.
Here’s how you can adapt it:
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Hero section
- Keep one strong headline and a short subheadline.
- Place the form directly beneath or beside the headline in mobile view.
- Hide extra decorative images that crowd the top of the screen.
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Speaker section
- Stack speaker cards vertically.
- Shorten bios to 1–2 sentences each.
- If you have many speakers, move most of them lower on the page or into a carousel.
-
Agenda section
- Convert multi-column agenda layouts into a simple vertical list.
- Use bold text for the time or topic, then a short description underneath.
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Testimonials
- Feature 2–3 of the strongest quotes on mobile.
- Hide weaker or repetitive ones to keep the page moving.
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Final CTA
- Repeat the registration button at the bottom.
- Add a brief reminder of the core benefit and what happens after sign-up.
With a few mobile-first decisions like this, you keep the full story while making it much easier to read and act on from a phone.
Performance, Page Speed, and Testing
Great design won’t matter if your mobile funnel loads slowly or behaves unpredictably.
Inside GoHighLevel, keep these performance principles in mind:
- Compress images before uploading; avoid using massive hero images scaled down in the builder.
- Limit third-party scripts that add tracking but slow down your page.
- Avoid stacking too many videos on mobile; use thumbnails that open modals instead.
- Test across browsers and devices—especially iOS and Android—because behavior can differ.
You can use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or built-in browser dev tools to monitor load time. If performance becomes a bottleneck, simplify the layout and reduce heavy media.
Where GoHighLevel and Revset Labs Fit In
GoHighLevel gives you the infrastructure to run high-converting, responsive funnels without juggling a stack of disconnected tools. You get:
- Funnel pages, forms, and popups.
- Email, SMS, and pipeline automations.
- Built-in analytics and attribution.
If you’re still evaluating tools, you can spin up GoHighLevel with a free trial and build your first desktop-and-mobile-ready funnel alongside this guide.
Revset Labs is an AI Automation and Marketing Agency that specializes in turning GoHighLevel into a revenue engine:
- Designing funnel layouts that work beautifully on both desktop and mobile.
- Implementing automations that follow up by email, SMS, and pipeline tasks.
- Using AI to personalize copy, offers, and follow-up based on behavior.
If you’d rather have an expert team handle the technical setup while you focus on your offer and messaging, Revset Labs can architect the entire system for you.
Next Steps
Once you’ve optimized your first funnel for both desktop and mobile:
- Document your layout patterns so new funnels follow the same responsive rules.
- Clone winning pages in GoHighLevel and adapt them for new offers instead of starting from scratch.
- Layer in testing (headline variants, hero layouts, CTA copy) to keep improving conversions.
To go deeper on building funnels themselves, make sure you also work through our dedicated guide on launching funnels in GoHighLevel once it’s live on your site.
And if you’re ready to move faster, you can:
- Start a free GoHighLevel trial to get the platform in place.
- Partner with Revset Labs to design, build, and optimize your funnels so they’re ready to convert on any device.