diff --git a/assets/css/theme-layer2-attributes.css b/assets/css/theme-layer2-attributes.css
index 190d949..fd9e732 100644
--- a/assets/css/theme-layer2-attributes.css
+++ b/assets/css/theme-layer2-attributes.css
@@ -413,10 +413,8 @@
   }
 }
 
-/* Shop nav display */
-.shop-nav {
-  display: flex;
-}
+/* Shop nav display - hidden on mobile, flex on md+ (via Tailwind classes in component) */
+/* Note: Removed explicit display:flex here as it overrides Tailwind's hidden class */
 
 /* =============================================
    STANDALONE COMPONENTS (Context-independent)
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/about.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/about.html.heex
index fbbacf8..2abe244 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/about.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/about.html.heex
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<div class="shop-container min-h-screen" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
+<div class="shop-container min-h-screen pb-20 md:pb-0" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
   <.skip_link />
 
   <%= if @theme_settings.announcement_bar do %>
@@ -24,4 +24,6 @@
   <.cart_drawer cart_items={@cart_items} subtotal={@cart_subtotal} mode={@mode} />
 
   <.search_modal hint_text={~s(Try searching for "mountain", "forest", or "ocean")} />
+
+  <.mobile_bottom_nav active_page="about" mode={@mode} />
 </div>
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/cart.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/cart.html.heex
index 7371879..308d556 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/cart.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/cart.html.heex
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<div class="shop-container min-h-screen" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
+<div class="shop-container min-h-screen pb-20 md:pb-0" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
   <.skip_link />
 
   <%= if @theme_settings.announcement_bar do %>
@@ -16,4 +16,6 @@
 
   <.cart_drawer cart_items={@cart_items} subtotal={@cart_subtotal} mode={@mode} />
   <.search_modal hint_text={~s(Try searching for "mountain", "forest", or "ocean")} />
+
+  <.mobile_bottom_nav active_page="cart" mode={@mode} />
 </div>
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/collection.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/collection.html.heex
index 2dd9029..c3e6619 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/collection.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/collection.html.heex
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<div class="shop-container min-h-screen" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
+<div class="shop-container min-h-screen pb-20 md:pb-0" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
   <.skip_link />
 
   <%= if @theme_settings.announcement_bar do %>
@@ -32,4 +32,6 @@
   <.cart_drawer cart_items={@cart_items} subtotal={@cart_subtotal} mode={@mode} />
 
   <.search_modal hint_text={~s(Try searching for "mountain", "forest", or "ocean")} />
+
+  <.mobile_bottom_nav active_page="collection" mode={@mode} />
 </div>
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/contact.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/contact.html.heex
index 1f2ebab..b465d0e 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/contact.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/contact.html.heex
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<div class="shop-container min-h-screen" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
+<div class="shop-container min-h-screen pb-20 md:pb-0" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
   <.skip_link />
 
   <%= if @theme_settings.announcement_bar do %>
@@ -44,4 +44,6 @@
   <.cart_drawer cart_items={@cart_items} subtotal={@cart_subtotal} mode={@mode} />
 
   <.search_modal hint_text={~s(Try searching for "mountain", "forest", or "ocean")} />
+
+  <.mobile_bottom_nav active_page="contact" mode={@mode} />
 </div>
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/home.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/home.html.heex
index 31dadc2..d570e30 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/home.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/home.html.heex
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<div class="shop-container min-h-screen" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
+<div class="shop-container min-h-screen pb-20 md:pb-0" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
   <.skip_link />
 
   <%= if @theme_settings.announcement_bar do %>
@@ -40,4 +40,6 @@
   <.cart_drawer cart_items={@cart_items} subtotal={@cart_subtotal} mode={@mode} />
 
   <.search_modal hint_text={~s(Try searching for "mountain", "forest", or "ocean")} />
+
+  <.mobile_bottom_nav active_page="home" mode={@mode} />
 </div>
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/pdp.html.heex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/pdp.html.heex
index 7d0d0ce..6034ed2 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/pdp.html.heex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/page_templates/pdp.html.heex
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<div class="shop-container min-h-screen" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
+<div class="shop-container min-h-screen pb-20 md:pb-0" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
   <.skip_link />
 
   <%= if @theme_settings.announcement_bar do %>
@@ -41,4 +41,6 @@
 
   <.cart_drawer cart_items={@cart_items} subtotal={@cart_subtotal} mode={@mode} />
   <.search_modal hint_text={~s(Try searching for "mountain", "forest", or "ocean")} />
+
+  <.mobile_bottom_nav active_page="pdp" mode={@mode} />
 </div>
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components.ex
index 62dc797..bf4ad66 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components.ex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/components/shop_components.ex
@@ -53,6 +53,164 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents do
     """
   end
 
+  @doc """
+  Renders a mobile bottom navigation bar.
+
+  This component provides thumb-friendly navigation for mobile devices,
+  following modern UX best practices. It's hidden on larger screens where
+  the standard header navigation is used.
+
+  ## Attributes
+
+  * `active_page` - Required. The current page identifier (e.g., "home", "collection", "about", "contact").
+  * `mode` - Optional. Either `:live` (default) for real navigation or
+    `:preview` for theme preview mode with phx-click handlers.
+  * `cart_count` - Optional. Number of items in cart for badge display. Default: 0.
+
+  ## Examples
+
+      <.mobile_bottom_nav active_page="home" />
+      <.mobile_bottom_nav active_page="collection" mode={:preview} />
+  """
+  attr :active_page, :string, required: true
+  attr :mode, :atom, default: :live
+  attr :cart_count, :integer, default: 0
+
+  def mobile_bottom_nav(assigns) do
+    ~H"""
+    <nav
+      class="mobile-bottom-nav md:hidden"
+      style="position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100; background-color: var(--t-surface-raised); border-top: 1px solid var(--t-border-default); box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);"
+      aria-label="Main navigation"
+    >
+      <ul class="flex justify-around items-center h-16" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none;">
+        <.mobile_nav_item
+          icon={:home}
+          label="Home"
+          page="home"
+          href="/"
+          active_page={@active_page}
+          mode={@mode}
+        />
+        <.mobile_nav_item
+          icon={:shop}
+          label="Shop"
+          page="collection"
+          href="/collections/all"
+          active_page={@active_page}
+          active_pages={["collection", "pdp"]}
+          mode={@mode}
+        />
+        <.mobile_nav_item
+          icon={:about}
+          label="About"
+          page="about"
+          href="/about"
+          active_page={@active_page}
+          mode={@mode}
+        />
+        <.mobile_nav_item
+          icon={:contact}
+          label="Contact"
+          page="contact"
+          href="/contact"
+          active_page={@active_page}
+          mode={@mode}
+        />
+      </ul>
+    </nav>
+    """
+  end
+
+  attr :icon, :atom, required: true
+  attr :label, :string, required: true
+  attr :page, :string, required: true
+  attr :href, :string, required: true
+  attr :active_page, :string, required: true
+  attr :active_pages, :list, default: nil
+  attr :mode, :atom, default: :live
+
+  defp mobile_nav_item(assigns) do
+    active_pages = assigns.active_pages || [assigns.page]
+    is_current = assigns.active_page in active_pages
+    assigns = assign(assigns, :is_current, is_current)
+
+    ~H"""
+    <li class="flex-1">
+      <%= if @mode == :preview do %>
+        <a
+          href="#"
+          phx-click="change_preview_page"
+          phx-value-page={@page}
+          class="flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1 py-2 mx-1 rounded-lg min-h-[56px]"
+          style={"color: #{if @is_current, do: "hsl(var(--t-accent-h) var(--t-accent-s) var(--t-accent-l))", else: "var(--t-text-secondary)"}; text-decoration: none; font-weight: #{if @is_current, do: "600", else: "500"}; background-color: #{if @is_current, do: "hsl(var(--t-accent-h) var(--t-accent-s) var(--t-accent-l) / 0.1)", else: "transparent"};"}
+          aria-current={if @is_current, do: "page", else: nil}
+        >
+          <.nav_icon icon={@icon} size={if @is_current, do: "w-6 h-6", else: "w-5 h-5"} />
+          <span class="text-xs">{@label}</span>
+        </a>
+      <% else %>
+        <a
+          href={@href}
+          class="flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1 py-2 mx-1 rounded-lg min-h-[56px]"
+          style={"color: #{if @is_current, do: "hsl(var(--t-accent-h) var(--t-accent-s) var(--t-accent-l))", else: "var(--t-text-secondary)"}; text-decoration: none; font-weight: #{if @is_current, do: "600", else: "500"}; background-color: #{if @is_current, do: "hsl(var(--t-accent-h) var(--t-accent-s) var(--t-accent-l) / 0.1)", else: "transparent"};"}
+          aria-current={if @is_current, do: "page", else: nil}
+        >
+          <.nav_icon icon={@icon} size={if @is_current, do: "w-6 h-6", else: "w-5 h-5"} />
+          <span class="text-xs">{@label}</span>
+        </a>
+      <% end %>
+    </li>
+    """
+  end
+
+  defp nav_icon(%{icon: :home} = assigns) do
+    assigns = assign_new(assigns, :size, fn -> "w-5 h-5" end)
+
+    ~H"""
+    <svg class={@size} viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round">
+      <path d="M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z"></path>
+      <polyline points="9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22"></polyline>
+    </svg>
+    """
+  end
+
+  defp nav_icon(%{icon: :shop} = assigns) do
+    assigns = assign_new(assigns, :size, fn -> "w-5 h-5" end)
+
+    ~H"""
+    <svg class={@size} viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round">
+      <rect x="3" y="3" width="7" height="7"></rect>
+      <rect x="14" y="3" width="7" height="7"></rect>
+      <rect x="14" y="14" width="7" height="7"></rect>
+      <rect x="3" y="14" width="7" height="7"></rect>
+    </svg>
+    """
+  end
+
+  defp nav_icon(%{icon: :about} = assigns) do
+    assigns = assign_new(assigns, :size, fn -> "w-5 h-5" end)
+
+    ~H"""
+    <svg class={@size} viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round">
+      <circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle>
+      <line x1="12" y1="16" x2="12" y2="12"></line>
+      <line x1="12" y1="8" x2="12.01" y2="8"></line>
+    </svg>
+    """
+  end
+
+  defp nav_icon(%{icon: :contact} = assigns) do
+    assigns = assign_new(assigns, :size, fn -> "w-5 h-5" end)
+
+    ~H"""
+    <svg class={@size} viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round">
+      <path d="M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z"></path>
+      <polyline points="22,6 12,13 2,6"></polyline>
+    </svg>
+    """
+  end
+
   @doc """
   Renders the search modal overlay.
 
@@ -250,8 +408,8 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents do
   def shop_header(assigns) do
     ~H"""
     <header
-      class="shop-header"
-      style="background-color: var(--t-surface-raised); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--t-border-default); padding: 1rem 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center;"
+      class="shop-header px-2 py-2 sm:px-4 sm:py-3 md:px-8 md:py-4"
+      style="background-color: var(--t-surface-raised); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--t-border-default); display: flex; align-items: center;"
     >
       <%= if @theme_settings.header_background_enabled && @header_image do %>
         <div style={header_background_style(@theme_settings, @header_image)} />
@@ -266,7 +424,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents do
         />
       </div>
 
-      <nav class="shop-nav hidden md:flex" style="gap: 1.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 1;">
+      <nav class="shop-nav hidden md:flex md:gap-6" style="position: relative; z-index: 1;">
         <%= if @mode == :preview do %>
           <.nav_item label="Home" page="home" active_page={@active_page} mode={:preview} />
           <.nav_item label="Shop" page="collection" active_page={@active_page} mode={:preview} active_pages={["collection", "pdp"]} />
@@ -280,7 +438,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents do
         <% end %>
       </nav>
 
-      <div class="shop-actions flex items-center gap-1" style="position: relative; z-index: 1;">
+      <div class="shop-actions flex items-center" style="position: relative; z-index: 1;">
         <button
           type="button"
           class="header-icon-btn w-9 h-9 flex items-center justify-center transition-all"
@@ -1456,7 +1614,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents do
   ## Attributes
 
   * `title` - Optional. Form heading. Defaults to "Send a message".
-  * `email` - Optional. If provided, displays "or email [email]" below the title.
+  * `email` - Optional. If provided, displays "Email me: [email]" below the title.
 
   ## Examples
 
@@ -1480,7 +1638,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents do
       <%= if @email || @response_time do %>
         <div class="mb-6 text-sm space-y-1" style="color: var(--t-text-secondary);">
           <%= if @email do %>
-            <p>or email <a href={"mailto:#{@email}"} style="color: hsl(var(--t-accent-h) var(--t-accent-s) var(--t-accent-l));"><%= @email %></a></p>
+            <p>Email me: <a href={"mailto:#{@email}"} style="color: hsl(var(--t-accent-h) var(--t-accent-s) var(--t-accent-l));"><%= @email %></a></p>
           <% end %>
           <%= if @response_time do %>
             <p><%= @response_time %></p>
@@ -1677,7 +1835,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents do
       <.newsletter_card variant={:inline} />
   """
   attr :title, :string, default: "Newsletter"
-  attr :description, :string, default: "New designs and updates. No spam."
+  attr :description, :string, default: "Get new designs and updates in your inbox. No spam, I promise."
   attr :button_text, :string, default: "Subscribe"
   attr :variant, :atom, default: :card
 
@@ -1752,7 +1910,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents do
       <.social_links_card />
       <.social_links_card title="Elsewhere" links={[%{platform: :instagram, url: "https://instagram.com/example", label: "Instagram"}]} />
   """
-  attr :title, :string, default: "Find me online"
+  attr :title, :string, default: "Find me on"
   attr :links, :list, default: [
     %{platform: :instagram, url: "#", label: "Instagram"},
     %{platform: :pinterest, url: "#", label: "Pinterest"}
diff --git a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop_live/collection.ex b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop_live/collection.ex
index 8e940c9..5c8b07d 100644
--- a/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop_live/collection.ex
+++ b/lib/simpleshop_theme_web/live/shop_live/collection.ex
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopLive.Collection do
   @impl true
   def render(assigns) do
     ~H"""
-    <div class="shop-container min-h-screen" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
+    <div class="shop-container min-h-screen pb-20 md:pb-0" style="background-color: var(--t-surface-base); font-family: var(--t-font-body); color: var(--t-text-primary);">
       <SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.skip_link />
 
       <%= if @theme_settings.announcement_bar do %>
@@ -158,6 +158,8 @@ defmodule SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopLive.Collection do
       <SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.cart_drawer cart_items={@cart_items} subtotal={@cart_subtotal} mode={@mode} />
 
       <SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.search_modal hint_text={~s(Try searching for "mountain", "forest", or "ocean")} />
+
+      <SimpleshopThemeWeb.ShopComponents.mobile_bottom_nav active_page="collection" mode={@mode} />
     </div>
     """
   end