Mobile is important! But, when it comes down to it, everyone does not realize the importance of having a mobile site. We still run into quite a bit of resistance trying to convince others why exactly it is so important to build websites that are mobile-friendly. So we have taken a bit of time to explain a bit of info on mobile web design and the significance that it has on so many of us!
The Mobile Experience
A mobile site is essentially a copy of your website, providing an outlet for visitors to use your website with partial or even the same exeprience they would get as if they were using a computer. The benefits of having a mobile version of your site are simple:
- Users can access your from anywhere an internet connection is available
- A smoother experience is presented smaller-than-desktop size devices (rather than trying to navigate a site from a phone as if you were on a computer
- Mobile sites add to a more official feel, let's just be honest here!
At this point in 2014, it should be a no brainer that a mobile site is beneficial to your online presence, and a great addition to your business.
Being Responsive
With mobile-responsive design, your site is designed to automatically adjust to the size of device, no matter the screen size (large or small) and orientation (landscape or portrait). It switches between these options on-the-fly. Responsive design provides an easy way to give users an experience that reflects the feel of a desktop and still has a similar great look to your full site.
Evidence...
Infographics below provided by
WeAreSocial.net and
Donnarios.com.
Visit the sites sourced above for more info. Check out our portfolio of websites or search "
responsive" on our site to see some of our mobile work. Even our own website has a mobile-responsive design :-)