Important New Survey results reveals small business attitudes toward Mobile Websites!

moneylab · 05-14-2012, 09:53 AM

Here are some newly released survey results of an in-depth study of small business and their use (or lack of use) of mobile websites.

It covers such things as whether or not they're seeing increased business as a result of using mobile websites; their attitudes about investing in a mobile website or not; and very important, the reasons they WOULD invest in a mobile website (show your prospects how you can deliver on these points, and you should see increased sales without a doubt!)

Be sure to check out their powerpoint presentation which really goes into detail on the survey results (link is on the right hand side of the page).

Are Small Businesses Ready for Mobile | Network Solutions Small Business Resources

Hope this helps!

Greg

WillR · 05-14-2012, 09:52 PM

Nice find Greg!

drdeeweb · 05-15-2012, 01:49 AM

Thanks for sharing.

Social Guy · 05-15-2012, 02:46 AM

This find + "Themobileplaybook.com" is a perfect combination of new data

Thanks!

moneylab · 05-15-2012, 04:15 AM

You are very welcome :-)

In my area, along the Gulf coast of Florida, there are very few businesses who 'get it' yet, when it comes to mobile websites. Still, I notice more and more downtown stores are starting to post QR signs in their front windows, so the awareness is growing, albeit slowly.

There was a time when a local business couldn't imagine why they would ever need to have website; now they know they must have one.

I think we'll go through that same realization curve regarding mobile sites over the coming months and year or two.

rlhurst · 05-15-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by moneylab

You are very welcome :-)

In my area, along the Gulf coast of Florida, there are very few businesses who 'get it' yet, when it comes to mobile websites. Still, I notice more and more downtown stores are starting to post QR signs in their front windows, so the awareness is growing, albeit slowly.

There was a time when a local business couldn't imagine why they would ever need to have website; now they know they must have one.

I think we'll go through that same realization curve regarding mobile sites over the coming months and year or two.

Some time back on one of the forums here I read an idea similar to this...
How about getting a open/closed door sign, or print up flyers with an image of the sign and your info, put a qr code on the sign image that leads to a video explaining how their customers could be watching a video of THEM talking to THEIR potential customers about the benefits of THEIR business. Everything they would want their customer to know about their business.

Offer to create the video, host it, get the sign for them, and oh yeah......... let them know you can create a mobile website for their business too!!

Lots of ways to get creative!!

Kevin Z · 05-15-2012, 07:14 AM

@moneylab

"there are very few businesses who 'get it' yet"

You hit the nail on the head. We as mobile marketers are really pioneers in the mobile world as we are standing on the brink of it exploding all over in North America.

These are very exciting times to be working in mobile and I for one, am very excited to see how the mobile industry continues to grow and evolve.

They may not "get it" yet....But they will soon.

Alex.R · 05-17-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Here are some newly released survey results of an in-depth study of small business and their use (or lack of use) of mobile websites.

Interesting report, i think small businesses have only just come to terms with having a desktop website, they are still behind the curve regarding mobile sites, but with the advent of 4G, this will only increase the need for them to catch-up.

IngeniousBastard · 05-17-2012, 12:42 PM

Further proof of how relevant we are. Education leads to compensation.

Chronic IM · 05-21-2012, 09:06 AM

Very interesting.

nickhumph · 05-21-2012, 06:37 PM

Thanks for sharing! Going to write a whitepaper and this will be very useful!

Hendley · 05-22-2012, 02:59 AM

Once there is a precedent and small biz sees the need for going mobile the demand will suddenly increase.

joebarter · 05-22-2012, 09:34 AM

Thank you very much! Great Post.

05-14-2012, 09:53 AM	#1
moneylab Active Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 37 Thanks: 27 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Important New Survey results reveals small business attitudes toward Mobile Websites! Here are some newly released survey results of an in-depth study of small business and their use (or lack of use) of mobile websites. It covers such things as whether or not they're seeing increased business as a result of using mobile websites; their attitudes about investing in a mobile website or not; and very important, the reasons they WOULD invest in a mobile website (show your prospects how you can deliver on these points, and you should see increased sales without a doubt!) Be sure to check out their powerpoint presentation which really goes into detail on the survey results (link is on the right hand side of the page). Are Small Businesses Ready for Mobile \| Network Solutions Small Business Resources Hope this helps! Greg

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moneylab Active Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 37 Thanks: 27 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Important New Survey results reveals small business attitudes toward Mobile Websites! You are very welcome :-) In my area, along the Gulf coast of Florida, there are very few businesses who 'get it' yet, when it comes to mobile websites. Still, I notice more and more downtown stores are starting to post QR signs in their front windows, so the awareness is growing, albeit slowly. There was a time when a local business couldn't imagine why they would ever need to have website; now they know they must have one. I think we'll go through that same realization curve regarding mobile sites over the coming months and year or two.

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