A couple of questions pop up often when we talk about responsive web design.
What is the difference between a regular site and a mobile optimized site?
A regular website is usually designed for viewing on a desktop computer. When viewed on a smaller mobile device, the user experience isn’t that great as certain elements from the site might not appear or may not function optimally. Mobile-optimized sites solve this problem by creating a version of the website that specifically designed to look great on all mobile phones. In addition, mobile websites may also include features that take advantage of the advanced capabilities of a mobile phone such as a click-to-call button that, when clicked, places a call.
What are the benefits of having a mobile optimized site?
The main benefit of a mobile optimized site is providing a great overall website experience to your mobile users. With over 70 million Americans and 58 million Europeans browsing websites from their phone every month, it has become a necessity to provide a quality mobile experience and provide quick access to information about your business. A mobile optimized site also helps convert mobile traffic to customers by using special mobile website features like Click-to-Call and Mobile Maps with Directions.
Which mobile devices are supported?
All mobile devices with an HTML-enabled browser that supports CSS and JavaScript are supported. This includes the iPhone, Android phones, some Blackberry devices, and Windows mobile
How do people find my mobile website?
When a user types in the URL of your regular website on their phone, they will be automatically redirected to your mobile site.
What’s the difference between a mobile app and a mobile website?
A mobile app is a native software application that can be downloaded and installed on the user’s smartphone. Mobile apps can include some interesting features, such as push notifications.
A mobile website is a smartphone-friendly version of your website. The mobile site will have large easy to tap button, and content that is formatted to fit correctly on a mobile screen. This way your customers don’t have to pinch and zoom to find what they’re looking for. This website will display automatically
