Sunday, December 23, 2012

Usability - Should you build a mobile website?



Usability - Should you build a mobile website?


Many of online business relations are moving to mobile devices like your smartphone. With this mobile growth, clients are asking about creating a mobile version of their website. So, do you need a mobile version for your site?




As with most things the answer is, “it is influenced by the demand.”



A major reason in determining if you need a mobile version of your website is your indicators. If 25% of the people visiting your site are on mobile devices, then you absolutely need a mobile version of your site. If your site has 5% of the visiting traffic from mobile operating systems (Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod) then it may not be worthwhile (see graphic below). The ROI to build a mobile version may not justify a mobile-optimized site; the cost would be too great to offset a return.

If you’re considering having a mobile version of your website built understand the traffic patterns of your specific audience. Not every website appeals to users using mobile devices so the ROI of a mobile version of your website may not be sensible.


9 comments:

  1. When you build a mobile website wordpress hemsida, it does not have to be time consuming or difficult. It should be simple, quick and even enjoyable. This small investment can help your business succeed in new and exciting ways that weren't available before.

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    1. I agree with you Joel, mobile websites should definitely not be time consuming or difficult to use. It would be a great investment to help improve your business because so many people are using their mobile phones now instead of a computer.

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  2. I have bookmarked this site and will be sure to check for updates. Keep up the good work!

    make mobile website

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  3. I believe that it is perfectly fine to build your own mobile website if you put your mind to it and have the time and patience when you make the website

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  4. Websites should be designed to be viewed not only on a desktop but on other devices such as a smart phone, or tablet.

    Here is a link that includes statistics on what devices people mostly use to view information on.

    http://www.stateofthemedia.org/2012/mobile-devices-and-news-consumption-some-good-signs-for-journalism/

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  5. I find the society change or paradigm shift to be extraordinary based on the comment, "Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults, 23%, now get news on at least two devices–a desktop/laptop computer and smartphone, a computer and a tablet, a tablet and a smartphone, or on all three." from the article you provided.

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  6. Mobile Website vs. Mobile App (Application):
    Which is best for your organization?

    http://www.hswsolutions.com/services/mobile-web-development/mobile-website-vs-apps/

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  7. If you want to meet the criteria for a site, you must think about what others would expect on a web site and anything that would benefit your site.

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