Really Dumb Mobile Marketing Question

AnniePot · 8th Jan 2013, 02:13 PM

I've searched this forum but cannot locate an answer to this question, so I'm really sorry if it's already been addressed.

A neighbor recently lost her job and I'm trying to think of ways she can work for herself. I'm a writer and is how I make a living, but she's leaning towards off-line work.

I know mobile websites are big right now and I suggested she finds business owners who have just a regular website and offer them a mobile version. Her immediate question was, how does she do this? and (as I'm not an off-liner) I had no answer for her.

So - my question is, if she searches for a list of (for example) dentists in her location and Google returns a list, complete with a link to their regular websites, how does she determine whether or not they already have a mobile version?

Thanks for your help..

CoachManny · 8th Jan 2013, 03:25 PM

She can check it from her phone and see if it is a mobile version. generally the url will start with m.

Also check here for the sites if she comes across anything: Test Your Site

Manny

twalker2623 · 8th Jan 2013, 03:29 PM

She can use this site, it'll show her if the website is mobile, then she can use snip tool to take a screen shot of the image, and include that in her email, or print it out and take it with her if she is making face to face visits. Or, she can show them the site on her phone if she visits in person.

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Michael Ten · 8th Jan 2013, 03:42 PM

Why not invite her to use this forum so she can obtain these answers on her own? It is really nice of you to try to help her like this, though!

AnniePot · 8th Jan 2013, 04:43 PM

Thanks guys - I'm passing this on. Your help is greatly appreciated..

MoBuzz · 8th Jan 2013, 05:24 PM

Hi Annie, just have her do the prospecting from her phone. If she is using the method you mentioned "searches for a list of (for example) dentists in her location"
she can follow the links from her phone to see if they are mobile friendly.

Can also do this on Facebook as well. Follow advertising links from a mobile and make a list of the ones that do not have a mobile version.

Originally Posted by AnniePot

I've searched this forum but cannot locate an answer to this question, so I'm really sorry if it's already been addressed.

A neighbor recently lost her job and I'm trying to think of ways she can work for herself. I'm a writer and is how I make a living, but she's leaning towards off-line work.

I know mobile websites are big right now and I suggested she finds business owners who have just a regular website and offer them a mobile version. Her immediate question was, how does she do this? and (as I'm not an off-liner) I had no answer for her.

So - my question is, if she searches for a list of (for example) dentists in her location and Google returns a list, complete with a link to their regular websites, how does she determine whether or not they already have a mobile version?

Thanks for your help..

JohnE · 9th Jan 2013, 12:14 AM

Using Safari for web browser, with its useragent set to iphone, is also a good way to determine whether or not a site has a mobile version - and although it's not 100% accurate, it is pretty close.

Even if she contacts a local business owner who happens to already have a mobile version in place, a quick apology is enough to move on; if anything she may stumble on an owner who's not happy with their current mobile site and wouldn't mind paying for a better one.

Best of luck.

8th Jan 2013, 02:13 PM	#1
AnniePot Anne-Pottinger.com War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: Anne-Pottinger.com Posts: 2,788 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 2,150 Times in 1,135 Posts	Really Dumb Mobile Marketing Question Share on: I've searched this forum but cannot locate an answer to this question, so I'm really sorry if it's already been addressed. A neighbor recently lost her job and I'm trying to think of ways she can work for herself. I'm a writer and is how I make a living, but she's leaning towards off-line work. I know mobile websites are big right now and I suggested she finds business owners who have just a regular website and offer them a mobile version. Her immediate question was, how does she do this? and (as I'm not an off-liner) I had no answer for her. So - my question is, if she searches for a list of (for example) dentists in her location and Google returns a list, complete with a link to their regular websites, how does she determine whether or not they already have a mobile version? Thanks for your help..

8th Jan 2013, 03:25 PM	#2
CoachManny HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 284 Thanks: 60 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Really Dumb Mobile Marketing Question Share on: She can check it from her phone and see if it is a mobile version. generally the url will start with m. Also check here for the sites if she comes across anything: Test Your Site Manny
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8th Jan 2013, 03:29 PM	#3
twalker2623 Warrior Member Join Date: 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 53 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Really Dumb Mobile Marketing Question Share on: She can use this site, it'll show her if the website is mobile, then she can use snip tool to take a screen shot of the image, and include that in her email, or print it out and take it with her if she is making face to face visits. Or, she can show them the site on her phone if she visits in person. Opera Mini simulator

8th Jan 2013, 03:42 PM	#4
Michael Ten Social Entrepreneur Join Date: 2010 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 3,123 Thanks: 98 Thanked 376 Times in 325 Posts	Re: Really Dumb Mobile Marketing Question Share on: Why not invite her to use this forum so she can obtain these answers on her own? It is really nice of you to try to help her like this, though!
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AnniePot Anne-Pottinger.com War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: Anne-Pottinger.com Posts: 2,788 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 2,150 Times in 1,135 Posts	Re: Really Dumb Mobile Marketing Question Share on: Thanks guys - I'm passing this on. Your help is greatly appreciated..

9th Jan 2013, 12:14 AM	#7
JohnE HyperActive Warrior Join Date: 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 108 Thanks: 11 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Really Dumb Mobile Marketing Question Share on: Using Safari for web browser, with its useragent set to iphone, is also a good way to determine whether or not a site has a mobile version - and although it's not 100% accurate, it is pretty close. Even if she contacts a local business owner who happens to already have a mobile version in place, a quick apology is enough to move on; if anything she may stumble on an owner who's not happy with their current mobile site and wouldn't mind paying for a better one. Best of luck.
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