Stay up to date on the development of Bootstrap and reach out to the community with these helpful resources. You can also follow twbootstrap on Twitter for the latest gossip and awesome music videos. Bootstrap automatically adapts your pages for various screen sizes. Here's how to disable this feature so your page works like in this non-responsive example. You'll still need Respond. This disables the "mobile site" aspects of Bootstrap.
We've applied these steps to an example. Read its source code to see the specific changes implemented. View non-responsive example. Looking to migrate from an older version of Bootstrap to v3.
Check out our migration guide. Bootstrap is built to work best in the latest desktop and mobile browsers, meaning older browsers might display differently styled, though fully functional, renderings of certain components. Specifically, we support the latest versions of the following browsers and platforms. On Windows, we support Internet Explorer More specific support information is provided below. Unofficially, Bootstrap should look and behave well enough in Chromium and Chrome for Linux, Firefox for Linux, and Internet Explorer 7, though they are not officially supported.
For a list of some of the browser bugs that Bootstrap has to grapple with, see our Wall of browser bugs. Internet Explorer 8 and 9 are also supported, however, please be aware that some CSS3 properties and HTML5 elements are not fully supported by these browsers.
In addition, Internet Explorer 8 requires the use of Respond. Visit Can I use Beware of the following caveats when using Respond. Using Respond. See the Respond. Due to browser security rules, Respond. In particular, some Drupal configurations are known to use import. IE8 does not fully support box-sizing: border-box; when combined with min-width , max-width , min-height , or max-height.
For that reason, as of v3. IE8 has some issues with font-face when combined with :before. Bootstrap uses that combination with its Glyphicons. If a page is cached, and loaded without the mouse over the window i. Hovering over the page body will show some of the icons and hovering over the remaining icons will show those as well. See issue for details. Bootstrap is not supported in the old Internet Explorer compatibility modes. Confirm the document mode by opening the debugging tools: press F12 and check the "Document Mode".
This tag is included in all of Bootstrap's documentation and examples to ensure the best rendering possible in each supported version of Internet Explorer. See this StackOverflow question for more information. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't differentiate device width from viewport width , and thus doesn't properly apply the media queries in Bootstrap's CSS.
Normally you'd just add a quick snippet of CSS to fix this:. However, this doesn't work for devices running Windows Phone 8 versions older than Update 3 a. GDR3 , as it causes such devices to show a mostly desktop view instead of narrow "phone" view. For more information and usage guidelines, read Windows Phone 8 and Device-Width. As a heads up, we include this in all of Bootstrap's documentation and examples as a demonstration. As of Safari v7. So if you have 12 individual grid columns, you'll notice that they come up short compared to other rows of columns.
We can't do much here see but you do have some options:. Also, note that if you're using inputs in your modal or navbar, iOS has a rendering bug that doesn't update the position of fixed elements when the virtual keyboard is triggered. A few workarounds for this include transforming your elements to position: absolute or invoking a timer on focus to try to correct the positioning manually. This is not handled by Bootstrap, so it is up to you to decide which solution is best for your application.
Thus, to close dropdowns in navbars, you must directly click the dropdown element or any other element which will fire a click event in iOS. Page zooming inevitably presents rendering artifacts in some components, both in Bootstrap and the rest of the web.
Depending on the issue, we may be able to fix it search first and then open an issue if need be. However, we tend to ignore these as they often have no direct solution other than hacky workarounds. Even in some modern browsers, printing can be quirky. In particular, as of Chrome v32 and regardless of margin settings, Chrome uses a viewport width significantly narrower than the physical paper size when resolving media queries while printing a webpage.
This can result in Bootstrap's extra-small grid being unexpectedly activated when printing. See for some details. Suggested workarounds:. Out of the box, Android 4. Unfortunately, the Browser app has lots of bugs and inconsistencies with CSS in general. See this StackOverflow question for details. The user agent sniffing avoids interference with Chrome, Safari, and Mozilla browsers. While we don't officially support any third party plugins or add-ons, we do offer some useful advice to help avoid potential issues in your projects.
Learn more about box model and sizing at CSS Tricks. Depending on the context, you may override as-needed Option 1 or reset the box-sizing for entire regions Option 2. Bootstrap follows common web standards and—with minimal extra effort—can be used to create sites that are accessible to those using AT.
Bootstrap is released under the MIT license and is copyright Twitter. Boiled down to smaller chunks, it can be described with the following conditions. The full Bootstrap license is located in the project repository for more information. Community members have translated Bootstrap's documentation into various languages. None are officially supported and they may not always be up to date. We don't help organize or host translations, we just link to them. Getting started An overview of Bootstrap, how to download and use, basic templates and examples, and more.
Looking for Bootstrap 2. You can find docs for all previous Bootstrap versions at BootstrapDocs. Download Bootstrap currently v3. No docs or original source files are included. You can enjoy different types of success. We should never be afraid to invest time and energy into something that excites us; something that gets the blood pumping and our creativity flowing. Follow curiosity and see where it leads.
Today, there are so many different and inexpensive ways to share. Pick your favorite platform — the one that feels natural, and where you spend time anyway.
It could be a YouTube channel, an Instagram account, a podcast, or even a blog. I have my blog on Medium but it could be whatever other network that works for you. Never before have there been so many expert voices and resources, right at our fingertips. We can take online courses, read blogs , watch videos, attend meetups, listen to interviews, and read books.
Find mentors both real and virtual and soak up every bit of knowledge possible. Then, apply what you lean and keep experimenting. We built Jotform to eliminate a friction point that I experienced firsthand, while working at the media company. I knew people wanted the product, because it solved a problem we struggled with every day.
The most successful startups almost all begin this way. The RXBar also came from a personal need. Company CEO and co-founder Peter Rahal wanted a deliciously simple protein bar free of chemicals or synthetic ingredients. So, he developed a nutritious bar that would satisfy the CrossFit-going, paleo-eating crowd — and himself. Rahal and his business partner, Jared Smith, scratched their own itch. For example, Rahal kept re-mixing his recipes until they tasted incredible. Using what you create can be a game-changer.
But a startup has so many moving parts that founders can quickly become detached from their original mission. Use it, consume it, order it, and dig into the details. It also keeps the team no matter how small on its toes. Additionally, If the startup was built to scratch your own itch , there are always more opportunities to extend the solution.
Ask yourself:. Very few problems in life are tackled once and solved forever. They need to evolve with needs, culture and markets. When you keep mining the problem and the solution , it can keep the business fresh and vibrant. Sonny and Cher. Bert and Ernie. Calvin and Hobbes.
Thelma and Louise. Investors like Paul Graham often want to back businesses run by partners with complementary skills. Apple, for example, paired the late, sales-savvy Steve Jobs with Steve Wozniak, who focused on technology. It makes sense. Many founders also have a strong desire for freedom, which can quickly feel stifled when someone else weighs in on every detail. Ravikan makes a bold statement.
Not everyone would agree that the partnership matters more than the product — or the market. But starting a business is a massive commitment. The right partnership is powerful. Working with the wrong person can feel heavy and frustrating at the very least and, in the worst case, it can destroy the business. Hire an experienced lawyer, if you go this route, and plan for everything: equity breakdown, vesting schedules, intellectual property, termination clauses, and more. Ensure that everyone is clear on the terms and feels fully protected, should the partnership go south.
Entrepreneurs who do trust themselves to go solo are often rewarded with the ultimate freedom. Spanx founder Sara Blakely, for example, built a global company without a co-founder or any outside investment. Entrepreneurs, of all people, should know that rules are meant to be broken. So, partner up or stay solo, but do it on your terms, with your eyes wide open. Most startup experts worship at the altar of rapid expansion. Investors dream about rapid growth, too.
They want to recover their money fast, so they often pressure companies to expand quickly. A hockey stick looks great on paper, but it typically requires the business to grow revenues first and figure out profits later. That can put the company at risk. Bootstrappers take the opposite approach. They sort out profits first and stay focused on that key goal. Slow growth takes patience and a good dose of bravery. But slow growth can provide stability.
It also enables founders to sleep well at night, spend time with the people they love, and create products that attract loyal, satisfied customers. Bootstrapping math is pretty simple: spend less than you earn and you can grow at your own pace. When we celebrate companies that raise millions and post huge vanity metrics, like user acquisitions, that math can seem almost too simple.
Glorifying hockey stick growth also implies that you can chase flashy numbers now and worry about profits later. Make decisions that keep your company in the black, right from day one. After all, a bootstrapped business needs to work, because there are no hefty bank deposits to fall back on.
Newly-funded companies often face pressure to fill every seat — immediately. Building the right team is essential.
These are the people who will build and nurture the product. Caring about customers is good for business. VC-backed companies often start out with deep knowledge of their audience. If you believe that growth reigns supreme, then it will quickly become the primary focus. Very few people are born knowing exactly how to lead — or to design, code, market, sell, and build. Aggressive growth can quickly highlight those knowledge gaps, which are totally okay.
Most people launch businesses to create a smart solution, not because they want to run staff meetings. Growingly slowly enables you to learn alongside your team. You can learn how to manage and motivate those people , too. Take your time and you can:. But bootstrapped companies ultimately answer to their customers, not to investors. Even criticism is great for business, because it pushes the team to stretch and innovate. Never assume you know what customers want; you have to look at the data.
Making a product change? Release it to a small group and establish a clear way to measure user reactions. Apply what you learn and test again. According to surveys conducted for American Express:. The numbers are clear: customer service matters deeply.
Support teams do much more than resolve tickets and answer tedious questions; they have a massive effect on company growth. Bootstrapping is not a great way to get PR. And most self-funded entrepreneurs are too busy refining their product to worry about landing on magazine covers.
Highly-publicized funding rounds can also put you under a microscope. Well-funded startups that crash and burn often make headlines. With serious money often comes serious scrutiny.
Big-time investments can supercharge the startup for better or worse , but slow growth can ensure you have a sane, happy personal life — even as you build a thriving business. Most people think success requires hour days. Typically, the opposite is true. Strategizing and planning. Bill Gates originally made the Think Week famous. Taking a digital sabbath can also keep you feeling rested and ready to play the long game.
On Saturday, Sunday or another day of your choice, avoid technology in all forms. For example, power down your laptop and place it safely out of sight. Shut off your smartphone and hide it in a drawer. Change your Netflix password — and then try to forget it. Give your brain the gift of peace, and the time to reflect and generate new ideas.
The title has now sold over 1. Founders are often hungry for success, but it takes time. Often, lots of time. A sustainable business model gives you the freedom to enjoy the ride.
You can focus on building something you love, and that truly serves your customers, instead of racing toward empty growth targets. Either scenario has merit. Business is personal, and we all need to make our own choices. Although some bootstrappers will eventually sell their firms, they rarely begin with this goal in mind. Create value first and valuation will follow. As I mentioned in Building my startup for 12 years: how to win the long game , you can retain your values, freedom and flexibility.
You can learn from a slow-burning journey. You can focus on the long-term rather than the short. Relying purely on estimates can be risky, because a sky-high valuation demands rapid scaling. And if the sky suddenly falls, VC-backed startups are often left in a vulnerable position. The media may glorify fast movers and big wins, but playing the long game is another type of victory.
Instead, each new milestone can be something to celebrate. This is why the system is greater than the goal. For many bootstrappers, a harmonious work culture, plus total creative and financial freedom is the ultimate compensation. Tech companies became infamous for installing foosball tables and offering craft beer on tap in exchange for gruelling work schedules. We keep normal hours and try to treat each other with deep respect. We also believe actions speak louder than words.
Enron Corporation — the American energy, commodities and services company — had four stated values: respect, integrity, communication and excellence. Culture grows through big choices, like team structure, transparency, and product-focused goals.
It also emerges through smaller actions, like when the founder preaches balance and leaves the office by 6 pm every night. As you begin to grow and hire a team , here are five ways to encourage a rich, healthy startup culture:. Bootstrapping is just one way to build a business. Capital-intensive industries such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, and brick-and-mortar stores and restaurants often require funding.
VC backing might also be the best way to achieve your business goals and personal ambitions. It worked for me , and I hope it can work for you, too. Yes, it takes patience, drive, and determination. But the payoffs can include freedom both financial and personal and a better sense of work-life balance.
You can grow at a sane pace and maintain a healthy personal life. A self-funded business can also achieve great financial success. It might take more time, but the journey is often far more enjoyable. Stay focused on your product, trust in your abilities, and ask for help when you need it. A 9-min guide to a less painful entrepreneurial journey. Hire slowly, grow slowly: how we grew from 1 to employees. Figuring out how much to charge for tax preparation.
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