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Mobile Websites - Worth it?

by SymbolicMedia
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Does it make sense to create a .mobi for our Hotel Client? Is it true that most Websites convert the .com/are easily viewable on vast majority of phones, iphones, I-Pads, etc.?
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve Solem
    Originally Posted by SymbolicMedia View Post

    Does it make sense to create a .mobi for our Hotel Client? Is it true that most Websites convert the .com/are easily viewable on vast majority of phones, iphones, I-Pads, etc.?
    I would say that most websites look and function rather poorly on mobile phones, even smart phones with decent web browsers, because everything is still so small and difficult to navigate easily. Unless you're using something like wordpress that uses a mobile theme for mobile users or use separate system for a special mobile version of a website - a standard website is going to look pretty rough on any mobile device.

    Does is make sense for your client? Considering the low cost to develop a basic mobile site they'd probably only need a couple of clients to book with them to make their money back and then some, I'd say so - but only your client can look at their numbers and say for sure.

    Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author jasonmorgan
    .mobi isn't any different than a .com, .net, .org etc... they are just TLD extensions.

    With that said, having a mobile friendly version of your site is a good thing.

    It doesn't necessarily have to be on it's own domain. I have a nifty little plugin that detects mobile browsers and calls up a separate WP theme for those guys. Why double the work?
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    • Profile picture of the author Ryan Johnson
      If you're using Wordpress, there is a plugin called WPMS Mobile Edition that will automatically convert your site.

      It's free. I've used it, and I haven't had any probelms with it. Just make sure to double check your work after completion and you should be set.
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    • Profile picture of the author noangel
      Originally Posted by JsamsonNJ View Post

      Forget .mobi sites you do not want users to have to remember more than your one main brandable domain.

      There are many redirect methods that will detect a mobile phone and send them to the right page or directory on your website.

      The simpler the better for mobile sites...

      Users don't have to remember your .mobi site. They only need to know your
      main site, which can easily be set up to detect if someone is visiting on a mobile
      phone and then automatically direct them to the mobile optimised version.

      Angela
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  • Profile picture of the author jooneth
    Yes, it's really really posible. You should take a look of my mobile plugin for wordpress. It's on WSO now.

    If you have some question, please PM me.

    Thanks,
    Jooneth

    Originally Posted by SymbolicMedia View Post

    Does it make sense to create a .mobi for our Hotel Client? Is it true that most Websites convert the .com/are easily viewable on vast majority of phones, iphones, I-Pads, etc.?
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  • Profile picture of the author Online Bliss
    Users don't have to remember your .mobi site. They only need to know your
    main site,
    They don't even have to know your site if you
    offer them a QR Code.
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