How to Build Mobile-Friendly Websites for Businesses - Hot Service to Offer Local Biz

[freudianslip27]

Hi Tenaya23,

Great questions, I would be happy to discuss this with you privately. Can you contact me outside of this thread? Perhaps reply to the email you received when you purchased my product?

Matt

[ijohnson]

Matt,

You have produced a great WSO! The timing is perfect, too! You have produced some quality videos with easy to follow steps. You have also taken what appeared to be a "foreign" language to me and presented it in layman's terms I could easily understand. This WSO has really saved me countless hours of frustration, information overload, and handfuls of hair!

I'm excited about the opportunities and advantages having this knowledge will afford me. Thanks, again, for putting together this winning WSO!

~ Iris

[freudianslip27]

Thanks for the feedback Iris, thrilled you found it so helpful

Matt

[syncjam]

Sent you a PM!

[Michael Formby]

Hey Guys,

I bought this a few days ago and forgot to pop back in, this course is awsome, and the end results are pretty amazing, i went in without having a clue and by the end of it i had a mobile website done for a client, within 30 minutes to an hour, picked up a sweet cheque as well from it,

Highly Recomended,

Kind Regards
Mikey

[freudianslip27]

Hey Mikey,

That's fantastic! Thank you for sharing, I'm glad it is getting you sales There is such a need for this right now.

Matt

[SEMwinners]

Hi, Your product sounds real interesting... was wondering if you could advise regarding finding local sales people on commission basis?

[RareGoodStuff]

This is a very good WSO and very timely too, especially for those who can afford to get on board right away.

I'm sold on this offer!

[freudianslip27]

Thank you for the positive feedback everyone

Yes, I would be happy to share thoughts in regards to salespeople. This is something I am working out for myself right now. If you have bought this, feel free to contact me to hear my thoughts.

Thanks!

Matt

[George Wilson]

I think this is a great product at the right time. I will be purchasing this tonight.
GW

Also what other WSO to you have that I ma have missed?

[SEMwinners]

Sounds great, will buy it and add to my service offers. Sounds like a lot less work than all my other services involve!

[Arivin90]

Nice sharing, i am preparing to build site based on mobile version.

[drivedoctor]

Purchased the training course. Great stuff!!!...

I only had one issue.

Video #1: Why Businesses Need a Mobile Website (the mobile-1.mp4) would not extract for me. All the other files extracted into a separate folder just fine.

I'm using an HP desktop running Windows Vista... cough, cough... choke choke...


Thanks,

Mark

[drivedoctor]

Matt,

Thank you for the quick response. I received your email with the video file.

I'm looking forward to purchasing your other offline marketing courses too.

Mark

[RareGoodStuff]

Hi Matt, I have a question for you, Matt. Looks like the WSO is not cheaper than what you are offering in the open market? I'm I wrong to assume that WSO should be cheaper than the public offer? Just asking? Or do you have a discount code?

[freudianslip27]

Hello RareGoodStuff,

This product really hasn't been marketed to "the open market". WSO rules state that you can't charge higher here than you would somewhere else. The price on my site is the same, though the main channel this is being promoted is through here.

That being said, I am going to raise the price on the actual website sales page to have the product be the lowest price here (price won't be changing here, but will be the lowest available price for warriors )

Thanks!

Matt

[monarrch]

Hi Fraudianslip27!


Just read your offer and ready to purchase. In the process of learning all I can about offline consulting and this is a no brainer.

I'd like to purchase using a debit card, not through pay pal as that bank account is closed. Can you help me with that?

I'm also interested in your other wso offline consulting offers.

Thanks,
monarrch

[terrysteffen]

Looks like a lot of great info- will work through it this weekend- Thanks!

[haridasz]

bought your product.
send you a PM

[oxonbeef]

Hi Matt,
I got your PM's and will reply to your email address.
Yes since buying this WSO My earning have rocketed to a totally new level
that I could only dreamed of before. I have 24 on my salesforce and I'm not even nibbling the corner of the market, I'm getting in more work than I can find outsourcers for. I'm not following your method 100% I have outsourcers building sites from scratch. Not only that most of the businesses I sell to are more than happy to employ my company to do their SEO and manage their Internet marketing once they realise where they have been going wrong.
A couple of months ago I was trying to build a Internet Marketing Management company, this one sevice launched my business into the stratosphere.
The sale is simple. you walk into a business with your phone and show them " your site looks like stir fried Doo Doo on a mobile phone" and where the hell are you on google mobile search?
People don't walk around with their laptop or desktop looking for your business they look on their phone.
If they're in yellow pages, sell them a mobie site.
If they have a phone number, sell them a mobie site

Originally Posted by tenaya23

Hi Matt,
yellow
Great WSO. This truly is a ground floor opportunity. So far, I haven't been able to find a single local business with a .MOBI website in my area.

A couple of questions:

Besides restaurants and Pubs, what other businesses would this appeal to? I'm thinking services like locksmiths, towing companies or auto repair shops. Any other suggestions or opinions?

As to the matter of pricing, I understand the one time fee to start out, but it seems that this could lead to recurring income. Are you charging for hosting or monthly updates to the website; like say for updating monthly specials being run by a restaurant, or are you just pushing the domain and hosting to the business for them to deal with themselves?

Don

There are plenty of revenue avenues with this. I love it when I get a hosting deal off them as well that's another $100 my way however since you are already doing business with them the potential for ongoing services is tremenous I've had £3000 upfront payments for ongoing IM work.
I've also had built a blog for a guy who likes to blog while fishing, they ain't got their desktop at the riverbank.
I will have built anything from a static mobile site to a dynamic (php/mysql driven) site. Took a bit to find the reliable outsourcers but they are there.
I just have to say that this WSO lit the fuse in my brain to go to another level. Buy it, Think about it and adapt it to what ever suits your business model.

[JNFerree]

Originally Posted by freudianslip27

Hey Christopher,

Thanks for your interest. Yes, I am currently selling this service to my clients, and it is going well. Please note, I have not advertised this service to get new clients yet (though plan to do it very soon), so I already have access to a few things that makes it much easier to pull off the sale.

As I explain in the course, you can look at your client's statistics and see how many people are accessing their site through mobile devices. When you share that with a present client, and then show them how terrible their site looks, it is hard for them to say no!

Matt

Matt,

Was wondering if you have personally added the PayPal Checkout widget on any of your .Mobi client sites?

I went ahead and got my own .Mobi domain and uploaded a sample/test site and it looks fine on the iPhone and Nokia devices. Now, I want to add a few EC widgets but haven't been able to get the forum support guys to explain the activation process on this yet. They did explain how to remove and modify the images in Product / Service page, which was good, but have been a little slow to reply on this PayPal deal.

So, if you have used the PayPal or Google Checkout widgets and can send me PM on this, that would be stellar.

- Neil

[netgain1]

Matt and I will be releasing a turn key package for marketers who want to jump into this awesome business with both feet firmly planted on the ground.

This system will include everything you need to run a Mobile Phone Website business and do it correctly with training and all the tools you need.

STAY TUNED!

PS. If you haven't yet purchased his package, you need to now! It is that good and cheaply priced for now.

Christopher

[JNFerree]

According to the Admin. of the mobisitegalore forum:

Yes the model has changed to a paid service.

Not the best news I got today - that's for sure.

[netgain1]

I knew that would happen. No worries, there ARE and will be other sites to create mobile friendly websites without cost.

[freudianslip27]

Hi everyone,

Yes, MobiSiteGalore changed their business model to charge a monthly fee. Before, it was free.

BUT, this really shouldn't be a big deal.

Option 1: Pay the $8 or $12/month fee and build sites with MobiSiteGalore

(not a very big cost considering you can sell one site for $400 easily, AND they offer a free 14 day trial, giving you a chance to create an initial site without even having to pay)

Option 2: Use a free resource, such as WordPress, which is also explained in my video series.

It stinks it isn't free anymore, but please don't let this deter you!

Matt

[JNFerree]

Originally Posted by netgain1

I knew that would happen. No worries, there ARE and will be other sites to create mobile friendly websites without cost.

Yep, I should have seen this fee vs. free model coming.

The LINK might come in handy for those who think that having a mobile site is becoming a must have.

[TimothyW]

What is the site that shows you what any given site looks like on a mobile phone?

Thanks.

-- TW

[eshera]

One is iphonetester.com

[TimothyW]

Thanks!! -- I think that's the one I was looking for!

[JNFerree]

Originally Posted by -- TW

What is the site that shows you what any given site looks like on a mobile phone?

Thanks.

-- TW

You might want to read this blog article on Emulators. After building a couple of .Mobi sites, even though the text and images look OK on the iPhonetester emulator, its pretty important that you test your work product on a real mobile device before you submit the site to a client, in case he uses an Android, Sony or Ericsson etc. and his site looks crappy on his mobile device.

[cadoutsource]

Even though mobilesitegalore is a paid service I don't think you can download the site you create to host on your own hosting account can you?

[netgain1]

Originally Posted by JNFerree

You might want to read this blog article on Emulators. After building a couple of .Mobi sites, even though the text and images look OK on the iPhonetester emulator, its pretty important that you test your work product on a real mobile device before you submit the site to a client, in case he uses an Android, Sony or Ericsson etc. and his site looks crappy on his mobile device.

This is why is best to stick with STATIC sites when creating mobile versions. Less can go wrong with formatting and such. Problem is people try to pile on widgets and multimedia and in doing so, loose sight of the value this type of site offers - quick information for a mobile user. The key is to keep sites to a minimum with limited number of images and simple layout.

Christopher

[moetwar]

I am new to setting up mobile sites. What do you mean by STATIC mobile sites? I am thinking of getting Matt's offering.

Thanks.

Moe

[Kevin Koop]

Hey Matt,

I purchased your WSO and watched a few of your videos already... great stuff so far and just what I was looking for!

Thanks much,
Kevin

[netgain1]

Matt's course is top notch. Highly recommended!

Static, meaning text, links and pictures only. No video, audio mumbo jumbo

Christopher

[chrise]

Well, what can I say, this marketing process has awesome potential despite the recent increase costs..!
Matt, please can you send me your Email address, sorry but I cannot PM you as yet...
Many thanks,
Chris

[majestic12]

This all look's "really" amazing and I must admit I am on the verge of purchasing the course. My biggest concern is that the main site you mention... mobisitegalore want's repeat monthly fees and it looks to me like you "cannot" upload to a hosting deal you get your client to purchase....

If only there were a stand alone software this would be great, I would not even mind spending a couple of hundred bucks on it if it removed the "monthy fee" problem...

To my mind it is vital the client never see's any connection with an online service... would love to hear if anyone has found a better solution to building these sites.

David

Originally Posted by freudianslip27

Hi everyone,

Yes, MobiSiteGalore changed their business model to charge a monthly fee. Before, it was free.

BUT, this really shouldn't be a big deal.

Option 1: Pay the $8 or $12/month fee and build sites with MobiSiteGalore

(not a very big cost considering you can sell one site for $400 easily, AND they offer a free 14 day trial, giving you a chance to create an initial site without even having to pay)

Option 2: Use a free resource, such as WordPress, which is also explained in my video series.

It stinks it isn't free anymore, but please don't let this deter you!

Matt

[freudianslip27]

Hi David,

Yes, it is too bad that Mobisitegalore charges a monthly fee, HOWEVER, it still is a pretty sharp service. For people without much experience, I think it is by far worth the fee. It only takes one client to be far in profit

As far as a free solution, I have been using WordPress now. I have updated this series to go into this more indepth. I think these sites look nicer than the MobiSiteGalore ones. I would also be happy to show you an example of a site I created with WordPress, just send me a PM.

I also take a closer look at the other services available. There really isn't a turnkey solution that's free that exists. I talk about why MobiSiteGalore remains the best choice for the newbie.

Thanks!

Matt

[JNFerree]

Originally Posted by majestic12

This all look's "really" amazing and I must admit I am on the verge of purchasing the course. My biggest concern is that the main site you mention... mobisitegalore want's repeat monthly fees and it looks to me like you "cannot" upload to a hosting deal you get your client to purchase....

If only there were a stand alone software this would be great, I would not even mind spending a couple of hundred bucks on it if it removed the "monthy fee" problem...

To my mind it is vital the client never see's any connection with an online service... would love to hear if anyone has found a better solution to building these sites.

David

I was struggling with the same "monthly fee" issue, but since we know that local search and mobile are the two hottest segments on the Net right now AND for the foreseeable future and pretty much every SMB with a Google Places listing has to get Mobile if they want to compete and we have to decide if we want to get in the game (and pay to play) or watch from the sidelines as the big boys make all the money.

Everything I read says .Mobi & mCommerce & SMS Marketing are getting ready to explode!

I've built sites using MobiSiteGalore and MoFuse and Wapple and here's what I've learned.

MSG is a decent platform but their support is marginal and their sites don't render nearly as nicely as MoFuse or Wapple.

MoFuse is a lot easier to design and build a site, but its more expensive and doesn't include as many of the robust features that Wapple includes. Mashable, InfoWeek and other large shops use the MoFuse platform which tells me their offering is strong and stable and worth a look. Their CTO, David Berube, has handled a few of my tech calls, which is a good sign too.

Wapple is the IBM of the .Mobi SaaS solutions. If you watch their

YouTube videos

you might even agree w/ me. Wapple includes a lot of features with their Canvass tool-set but takes some time to get proficient at it.

There's a 4th option, but it specializes in the DDS market and costs $1895 and up. I spoke with Scott who owns ProMedDevs. They are selling sites left & right and Scott said he hasn't really put that much effort into marketing his solution and they're still doing nice numbers.

The way I see it, the more you know about ,Mobi, the better your Mobile websites skills are and having a strong SMS Marketing solution (Trumpia) to include with your SMB offering the more money you'll make in the .Mobi space.

[majestic12]

Hi Guys..

Mobisitegalore does look good, I would gladly pay a one off fee to them but "not" $7 a month for as long as a site is live... I hate monthly fee's with a vengance and also would not want a site hosted with them by force.. I would rather pay $500 and have the freedom and know I could not be held to ransom in the future... Wordpress sites are my speciality, the problem I have with them is a client possibly finding out one day I sold them something that was built on a free platform... The one thing this does show is there is a huge gap in the market for a stand alone software... no doubt it will come but we could do with such a thing now.... I will PM Matt r.e looking at a wordpress site...thanks..

Maybe though I am not seeing this clearly.. can someone confirm that this is correct..

Does the Mobisitegalore "25 Websites Pack" mean.

I can build 25 sites in a month and have to pay the $98 every month for as long as those 25 sites are live

or

I can build 25 sites in a month, then the following month a further 25

The second option would be great however I suspect this is not the case...

Wapple...

I looked at Wapple [ thanks for posting the video ]..

I could not find any prices and no info on can we upload to a host of our choice, I must say the software looks superb.

Thanks everyone for the replies..

[freudianslip27]

Hi majestic12,

In regards to WordPress:

Originally Posted by majestic12

Wordpress sites are my speciality, the problem I have with them is a client possibly finding out one day I sold them something that was built on a free platform... ..

You have to keep in mind that WordPress is the standard that MANY web designers use. The few times I built a website for a client, it was WordPress based. I spent countless hours creating/modifying a template to their liking, but the bare bones of it is wordpress. Are they going to come to me and say that I charged them for a free site? Of course not!

I know it is hard to get into this frame of mind for working with businesses, I myself had a hard time making the adjustment and realizing the true value of our services!

In regards to MobiSiteGalore charging $7 a month, yeah that sucks, but keep in mind you will be charging your clients at least $20/month, so that's $13 in your pocket. You don't have to do it that way mind you, and if you are more experienced with websites it is better for you to work with something like wordpress, but you can.

Some people have blown off the WordPress option and it just astounds me. For some reason it doesn't sound as appealing, but it is so much more robust and controllable than the other options out there.

In my videos (new edition) I go through all of the major choices out there. Some of them cost hundreds of dollars. The quickest and easiest "plug and play" solution is mobisitegalore. If you don't want to pay the monthly fee then the best choice is digging in with WordPress. Both of these options are explored in the video series.

I'd be happy to PM anyone interested a site I built with WordPress. I'm not going to publish it here for confidential reasons.

Thanks!

Matt

[majestic12]

Firstly Matt..

I just purchased your course and will go through asap..


R.e Wordpress it would be the best solution for me, can you confirm this though..

I can build a stand alone wordpress site, use some kind of plugin. When the site is uploaded to a .mobi it will be fully compliant. In other words when mobi sites are the norm and there is for example a seperate mobi. google will google treat the site as a standard mobi?

I would hate to build a mass of sites and then in a years time clients come back saying the their sites are not ranking in the new google mobi etc..

David

[freudianslip27]

Hi David,

Glad to hear you picked up the course, look forward to chatting with you. Yes, if you follow the tools in my video you will have a Mobi site that is seen as a standard Mobi site, and be fully compliant

Matt

[gomarket]

Matt, I sent you an email.

[ijohnson]

Matt,

What's the consensus on buying a .mobi domain vs. creating a mobile site as a sub-domain on the client's already existing .com site?

What are the pros and cons to have a .mobi extension vs. a .com extension?

Thanks,

~ Iris

[JNFerree]

Originally Posted by ijohnson

Matt,

What's the consensus on buying a .mobi domain vs. creating a mobile site as a sub-domain on the client's already existing .com site?

What are the pros and cons to have a .mobi extension vs. a .com extension?

Thanks,

~ Iris

Iris,

I was also curious what the experts had to say on this issue as well. I found a few SME opinions and posted my findings on my Amplify site.

5 Reasons You Need a .Mobi Name

I think Vance Hedderel of dotmobi.dotmobi is spot on with his position on this debate, so I did a quick post on My Blog on this as well.

Hope this helps.

[Steve Solem]

Originally Posted by netgain1

Matt and I will be releasing a turn key package for marketers who want to jump into this awesome business with both feet firmly planted on the ground.

This system will include everything you need to run a Mobile Phone Website business and do it correctly with training and all the tools you need.

STAY TUNED!

PS. If you haven't yet purchased his package, you need to now! It is that good and cheaply priced for now.

Christopher

Any updated on the status of this package guys? The whole .mobi thing is really starting to look good to me now and my interest grows each day.

Just to comment on an earlier post regarding web designers who might think you're competing with them, I don't think mobile websites are even on the radar of most traditional developers...and I'd be contacting them to see if you can partner up somehow. Have them sell the job to their existing clients and you can pay them a commission plus get the ongoing hosting fees. Sounds like a win-win-win to me

Steve

[netgain1]

If Matt doesn't mind I will post my Mobile Web Expert site URL here.

It is live and we have about 95 members already from just my list.

This is the world's first folks

Mobile Web Expert!

[booyaah]

Hi does anyone have a .mobi business site or any other .mobi links that i could view

thnxs

[booyaah]

hi matt

option 2 which video series is that ?

cheers

Originally Posted by freudianslip27

Hi everyone,

Yes, MobiSiteGalore changed their business model to charge a monthly fee. Before, it was free.

BUT, this really shouldn't be a big deal.

Option 1: Pay the $8 or $12/month fee and build sites with MobiSiteGalore

(not a very big cost considering you can sell one site for $400 easily, AND they offer a free 14 day trial, giving you a chance to create an initial site without even having to pay)

Option 2: Use a free resource, such as WordPress, which is also explained in my video series.

It stinks it isn't free anymore, but please don't let this deter you!

Matt