Monday, December 10, 2012

Why Your Mobile Website Design Sucks

By Jane Myers


Before getting offended give me a second to clarify why your mobile website design actually does suck. Chances are high that you do not have a mobile version of your internet site. If you do I am able to assure you that it has mistakes that's costing you money. Do to the speedy expansion of the mobile device industry, it has become an absolute must that you have a mobile version of your website.

There aren't any shortages of websites online that will permit you to make your own mobile website for nothing. However these internet sites are template based and used by a lot of other businesses. It's really important for you to appreciate that as a business owner it's your goal to stand out from the crowd not blend in.

If your company model is to create leads e.g. Insurance company, property broker etc. You will want a mobile design that has the lead generation page come up first. However if you're a retail type firm your mobile site should feature products that you would like to move fast.

Must Have Mobile Web site Features

Standard websites look horrible on mobile gadgets. Most of them are tiny and the user has to stretch it and scroll around just to read an article. If you happen to have a form or a phone number chances are they won't work properly on a mobile device.

Our research has demonstrated that you'll get the best results when your mobile website design looks like a smartphone app. This is something smartphone users are use to, and navigating appears more natural to the end user. A well programed mobile website will have such features as one touch mobile calling, and at the very least one tap directions. Take a look at some of your competitors mobile websites. I can guarantee you that they are not mobile ready either. This means you have the opportunity to beat them to the punch and increase your business.




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