5. Mobile Devices Majority of people have a
mobile device of some kind
impact on Web and use that device to
search the web; web
design needs to work on
Design... these devices.
11. References
• Hepburn, A. (2011, April 4). Infographic: Mobile statistics, stats . Retrieved
from
http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/2011-mobile-statistics-stats-facts-marketing-inf
• Wroblewski, L. (2011, March 15). Mobile first. Retrieved from
http://www.netmagazine.com/features/mobile-first
• Pianesi, R. (2012, January 19). 5 reasons to take your site mobile.
Retrieved from
http://www.tech-junkie.org/2012/01/19/5-reasons-to-take-your-site-mobile/
Editor's Notes
My name is Katie Ehle and I am here to talk to you about taking your business mobile. What goes into going mobile and why it is so important for your company’s growth.
Today’s society can do so much more with their mobile devices; read, play, socialize, and buy. Who wouldn’t want to have there company apart of such a huge revolution? The use of smartphones and tablet devices is only going to get bigger and better.
Going mobile has several benefits. It allows for more keywords in Google searches, they can be accessed virtually anywhere and together these things increase marketing. (Pianesi, 2012)
Every year more and more people are getting rid of their old desktops and going to mobile devices. Mobile devices are the way of the future. Why not start planning for the future now? (Hepburn, 2011)
There are so many mobile devices that are available today. Smart phones, tablets, iPods, e-Readers have changed the way people communicate and use the internet is now done mostly on one of these devices.
Mashable and SouthWest.com are great examples of website that work on mobile devices. They are easy to navigate and use. Having a web site look good and work well on a mobile device will keep people coming back. (Wroblewski, 2011)
These are examples of websites that are not optimized when visited on a mobile device. What you see on a desktop is what you get on your mobile phone or tablet.
These statics are amazing. Knowing this information stresses the importance of going mobile.
I highly recommend taking your company mobile. When done correctly it will bring more success. Mobility is accessibility; being available for your customers 24/7 will boost your business in amazing ways.
