9th Sep 2012, 01:08 AM | #151 |
VIP Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011
Posts: 1,633
Thanks: 1,211
Thanked 952 Times in 497 Posts
|
Without a doubt I'd have to vote for WillR's Mobile templates. I used them to make over $6,000 selling mobile sites and suites last month alone.
|
9th Sep 2012, 12:16 PM | #152 |
Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: Fresno CA
Posts: 40
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
easiest solution (what I did to my websites): - apply a responsive template - were you expecting more steps? Sorry to disappoint. |
9th Sep 2012, 12:17 PM | #153 |
VIP Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011
Posts: 1,633
Thanks: 1,211
Thanked 952 Times in 497 Posts
|
Responsive sucks and is the lazy way.
|
9th Sep 2012, 12:28 PM | #155 |
VIP Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011
Posts: 1,633
Thanks: 1,211
Thanked 952 Times in 497 Posts
|
That's the problem. People are trying to make mobile equivalents of their main site with all the bells and whistles and weight and code of the main site. A mobile site is not supposed to be a smaller equal to the main site. It's for a very specific purpose and that's usually to get a small amount of information to the mobile user. Location, a click to call, some services and maybe an email form. It's supposed to be very lightweight, load fast and perform a single simple task. That's why (in my opinion) the bloated code filled all bells and whistles "responsive" solution is not the best, most suitable solution if you care for your client and the needs of their mobile visitors. It might be a little bit harder to build a suitable mobile lightweight companion site but it's usually what's required and usually what's best as well.
|
9th Sep 2012, 06:45 PM | #156 |
Digital Marketer War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Australia
Posts: 12,475
Thanks: 1,984
Thanked 8,187 Times in 4,079 Posts
|
Yes, a responsive theme doesn't solve some of the problems a standalone mobile website does. They usually are very heavy in code and aren't optimized for loading times on mobile devices. They also usually show the exact same information to both desktop users and mobile users, just layed out in a different manner. Mobile and desktop users are two very different types of people and should be treated as such. The information on a mobile site should be condensed and prioritized for mobile users. Things like opening hours, directions, menus, etc are what a mobile user is looking for. It's not always going to be the same for a desktop user. Desktop users are generally browsing -- mobile users are generally after a specific piece of information and want it as fast as possible.
|
| |
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to WillR For This Useful Post: |
11th Sep 2012, 06:10 AM | #157 |
HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: Australia
Posts: 225
Thanks: 41
Thanked 47 Times in 36 Posts
|
This is the same problem that was found when print companies tried to build websites the same way as glossy brochures - different medium requires a different and separate approach.
|
Software Marketing & Licensing System for WordPress Plugins, Themes & .NET Software >> 72 Hour Special << | |
11th Sep 2012, 06:24 AM | #158 |
Happy in Acuña War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: Dallas
Posts: 2,085
Thanks: 263
Thanked 650 Times in 515 Posts
Blog Entries: 2 |
Everyone has different ideas on responsive design. It does not have to be bulky or slow to load. Use it for light weight sites from time to time with great results. Have some customers who swear by it. Have some new customers come my way because other designers try to talk them out of using and they want it, so send them my way I use SimpleGrid as a base. I say each for there own. But the bulk of my mobile business is based on mobile jquery. If you stay way from 99% of the guru's bulky templates and learn basic jQuery and DW 5.5+, you will be a lot better off. |
| |
11th Sep 2012, 09:47 PM | #159 | |
Active Warrior Join Date: 2009
Posts: 56
Thanks: 6
Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts
|
I did a search on google for "My Mobile Business" and nothing came up, what's the url? | |
11th Sep 2012, 11:17 PM | #160 |
VIP Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011
Posts: 1,633
Thanks: 1,211
Thanked 952 Times in 497 Posts
| |
12th Sep 2012, 04:02 AM | #161 |
HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: Australia
Posts: 225
Thanks: 41
Thanked 47 Times in 36 Posts
|
I think the best mobile website builder is one that allows you to
I haven't spotted one yet that does all the above - but when I do I'll let you know |
Software Marketing & Licensing System for WordPress Plugins, Themes & .NET Software >> 72 Hour Special << | |
12th Sep 2012, 05:57 AM | #162 |
Warrior Member Join Date: 2012
Posts: 1
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
There are many types of mobile website builder & i share some website for mobile builder : 1. Wapple 2. Mobify Studio 3. Wirenode 4. Mobi10 5. bMobilized 6. Mofuse 7. MobilePress 8. Mobile Plugin 9. Mobile Joomla 10. Magento Mobile |
Buy your Artemide Tolomeo online now.
| |
12th Sep 2012, 04:21 PM | #163 |
SEO in Toronto Join Date: 2011 Location: Toronto
Posts: 54
Thanks: 4
Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts
|
I like dudamobile for a couple reasons: 1. very easy to update/customize 2. has very useful features like click to call or click for directions etc. 3. no programming knowledge needed what so ever The only downside is that there is a monthly fee, if you signup as a reseller its only $6/month which I pass on to my clients. thanks! |
17th Sep 2012, 04:40 PM | #164 |
Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011
Posts: 30
Thanks: 14
Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts
|
I bought some WSOs and I just love everything I learned and they are really good choices, Will products is an example. But I must say goMobi is a very good and simple option trough OpenSRS I pay $2.50 for each active site and I have a WYSIWYG interface with drag and drop concept. Just a few clicks and site done with cery cool features. They will release a new version that will be more awesome. Using goMobi with other hosting company, it's more expensive $5+ , I really advise OpenSRS. You can also offer a free 30 day trial to your clients, since you have it in all your new created websites using opensrs. Just my 2 cents =) |
The Following User Says Thank You to varelini For This Useful Post: |
21st Sep 2012, 01:46 PM | #165 |
Active Warrior Join Date: 2009
Posts: 56
Thanks: 6
Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts
| |
22nd Sep 2012, 06:55 PM | #166 |
Warrior Member Join Date: 2012
Posts: 22
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
I think it's important to not only consider the design, but also the functionality of the mobile site being built - especially the redirect script. I've seen lots of scripts that will automatically redirect a mobile user to the mobile site from the standard site they arrive on, but I haven't found a good script that will allow the user to go back to the standard site if they prefer. If you just include a link to the standard site, most scripts will just keep redirecting theme back to the mobile even if they want to stay on the standard site. Maybe a good option would be to have a popup of some type that gives them the option in the first place to go to mobile website (without redirect script). I'm not trying to get off topic, I just think these things are good things to consider when evaluating a mobile website builder, or if you are doing the work yourself, or outsourcing it. I'd be interesting in knowing if anyone has any ideas about a good mobile website builder that has these type of features, or maybe some good resources for the scripts as mentioned. |
22nd Sep 2012, 07:02 PM | #167 | |
Digital Marketer War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Australia
Posts: 12,475
Thanks: 1,984
Thanked 8,187 Times in 4,079 Posts
|
| |
| ||
The Following User Says Thank You to WillR For This Useful Post: |
22nd Sep 2012, 07:08 PM | #168 |
Warrior Member Join Date: 2012
Posts: 22
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
| |
22nd Sep 2012, 07:18 PM | #169 | |
Digital Marketer War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Australia
Posts: 12,475
Thanks: 1,984
Thanked 8,187 Times in 4,079 Posts
|
Here's a Wordpress one you can download for free: http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...y-v1-free.html | |
| ||
The Following User Says Thank You to WillR For This Useful Post: |
22nd Sep 2012, 07:35 PM | #170 |
Warrior Member Join Date: 2012
Posts: 22
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
WillR - OK thanks. Yes, a lot of the ones I've seen, and some of the big ones, just do the redirect one way and don't allow the option to go back. I've also seen this in a lot of mobile website templates. Thanks for the wordpress suggestion - I'd also love to know of a good script, maybe something up to date, that has this type of functionality, a script that can be used on standard websites (enter code into each page, etc).
|
22nd Sep 2012, 07:38 PM | #171 |
Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 67
Thanks: 53
Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts
|
I got an ad from NetObjects yesterday and they were giving 30 day trials of their mobile site builder Mosiac. I tried it and it looks pretty cool. Anybody have any thoughts/experiences with this. Here's my site I made in about 10 minutes. 518 Cafe - Home Page |
Jay Traylor Houston, TX | |
22nd Sep 2012, 09:13 PM | #172 |
VIP Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011
Posts: 1,633
Thanks: 1,211
Thanked 952 Times in 497 Posts
|
Modesty prevents Will from mentioning that his own Script (when you buy his "My Mobile Business" WSO) does exactly what you're asking. It includes a link from the mobile website back to the full size website and it knows that you came from the mobile website so it will not send you back there in an endless loop if you follow his instructions. Click on the banner in WillR's signature to buy his business and you'll be all set to not only have that scrip but a fantastic Business In A Box as well. |
22nd Sep 2012, 09:15 PM | #173 |
VIP Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011
Posts: 1,633
Thanks: 1,211
Thanked 952 Times in 497 Posts
| |
23rd Sep 2012, 10:25 AM | #174 | |
Active Warrior Join Date: 2011 Location: Evansville, Indiana
Posts: 55
Thanks: 9
Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts
|
I would probably add that a comprehensive set of features, including the ability to support mobile commerce, is also important to that "perfect" solution. EzMobileSiteGenerator comes pretty close to what you're looking for, though it is not perfect, and I have a few tweaks that I implement before I deliver to the client. I will say this, though. ezMSG has improved a great deal with added features since I bought it last December, and it's my platform of choice for starter mobile sites. I designed a new set of templates with color combinations that I think are pleasing, and I can crank out a basic site in 15 minutes, using the client submitted data via an online form. | |
| ||
26th Sep 2012, 02:17 AM | #175 |
The Warrior Syndicate War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: San Diego
Posts: 566
Thanks: 377
Thanked 191 Times in 102 Posts
Blog Entries: 1 |
I have been using Mobile Marketing XT and I really do like it. But,, It's expensive. Almost $400. It's the simple drag and drop. The only thing I don't like is that they don't let you host elsewhere. But, they do offer a lot of stuff to go with it. They have a video that shows all about it. Robert X p.s. I have WillR's and Neil's as well. I have a variety and am still looking for anything new and more advanced and easier. I pretty much am looking for one that comes with a secretary to take my dictation and build the site for me. Please,, if you know where I can find this,, pretty please,, let me know. |
[
| |
26th Sep 2012, 05:17 AM | #176 |
Active Warrior Join Date: 2012
Posts: 43
Thanks: 2
Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts
|
dudamobile works for me |
30th Sep 2012, 03:10 PM | #177 |
Warrior Member Join Date: 2012
Posts: 6
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Management-Ware Webelement is the best mobile Website builder. you can create a professional mobile website on less than 2 hours without writing a single html code line. The software cost less than 200$. You can create unlimited mobile Websites and there is no monthly fee. The license is for life. |
30th Sep 2012, 03:32 PM | #178 | |
HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand.
Posts: 373
Thanks: 26
Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts
|
| |
30th Sep 2012, 05:20 PM | #179 |
Warrior Member Join Date: 2012
Posts: 13
Thanks: 2
Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts
|
Lots of great self-hosted options being shared here - Wordpress themes, the two WSOs, jQuery mobile and responsive design templates. For the hosted equivalent you should checkout Googles "hot to go mo" resource, which has all of the best links. I can't link directly (post count) but if you search howtogomo and then click "Build Your Site" you should see them all. Duada has been mentioned a few times already, but there are a few other good ones in there. |
3rd Oct 2012, 03:56 AM | #180 |
Warrior Member Join Date: 2012
Posts: 10
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
So Far I do not know of any poduct which does not have some limitaion or the other, pointed out - either by users or competitors.
|
4th Oct 2012, 12:21 AM | #181 |
Active Warrior Join Date: 2011 Location: Havelock, NC
Posts: 34
Thanks: 4
Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts
|
I haven't looked around too much, but I use DudaMobile. It works just fine. Clients are happy, I don't have to do a ton of work.
|
| |
6th Oct 2012, 09:28 AM | #182 |
MobileLoyal.net Join Date: 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX
Posts: 12
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
I've built for churches using MobilizeMy.com, it's easy to use.
|
6th Oct 2012, 10:46 AM | #183 |
Advanced Warrior Join Date: 2006 Location: , , .
Posts: 736
Thanks: 33
Thanked 144 Times in 119 Posts
|
I found a professional software: Product Overview - NetObjects Fusion XII https://netobjects.mobi/ Not tried yet. |
| |
8th Oct 2012, 02:14 PM | #184 |
Happy in Acuña War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: Dallas
Posts: 2,085
Thanks: 263
Thanked 650 Times in 515 Posts
Blog Entries: 2 |
I have been using a service that allows you to roll your own theme over at ThemeRoller | jQuery Mobile and import it. End up with some pretty cool looking sites after you get use to it. You get 30 days free to try it all out The Fastest Mobile Prototyping - Codiqa There is not an affiliate program and I am not trying to get anything out of this other than a thanks from Max - whom is a great fellow! (Ben too) so please tell him Terry sent you |
| |
8th Oct 2012, 04:57 PM | #185 |
Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: Montreal (Quebec) Canada
Posts: 65
Thanks: 0
Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts
|
Without any dough I suggest something that is using JqueryMobile Framework for maximum compatibility. If you can find yourself a software that is based on JqueryMobile test it and see if it's doing what you want. Be careful before you choose a framework because the mobile market is really segmented. You need something that will work on all mobile devices without having to do all the tests yourself…Who get access to all mobile devices? ;-) |
Google Maps Contact Extractor, a google maps scraper software (Scrape google places data) Yellow Pages Scraper software an easy to use Yellow pages scraper software Yelp Data Scraper software, extract data from yelp website. Management-Ware Extract Anywhere, Website data extractor software, create your scraper to extract data from almost any website. Door to door CRM software. | |
8th Oct 2012, 05:22 PM | #186 |
Happy in Acuña War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: Dallas
Posts: 2,085
Thanks: 263
Thanked 650 Times in 515 Posts
Blog Entries: 2 |
jQuery Mobile is even fun to play with. I have shopped on ebay, craigs list and backpage for phones. Picked up iPhone 3 with cracked screen, couple of Android and one blackberry. Least I can get an idea of how designs look like. Little smart shopping and little time, got a whole $120 invested. I just use the phones on WiFi to test my new ideas. The over all best route is to own WillR's PHP version of mobile site builder and learn jQuery. Between the two you can build what is needed. |
| |
The Following User Says Thank You to Terry Jett For This Useful Post: |
9th Oct 2012, 01:12 AM | #187 |
Warrior Member Join Date: 2012
Posts: 13
Thanks: 0
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
|
If you are based on ecommerce portal or website, then you can try with Mobile eCommerce App|mcommerce App|Mobile commerce App for free. They are converting your ecommerce website to mobile commerce app at absolutely free of cost and also generating mobile websites in Just 2 to 3 working days.
|
| |
9th Oct 2012, 01:34 AM | #188 | |
HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand.
Posts: 373
Thanks: 26
Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts
|
| |
9th Oct 2012, 02:50 AM | #189 |
Warrior Member Join Date: 2012 Location: India
Posts: 22
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
| |
9th Oct 2012, 03:07 AM | #190 |
HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand.
Posts: 373
Thanks: 26
Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts
|
Management-Ware Webelement that was mentioned at #179 has potential, (although I believe the poster was a Troll - 6 posts, 3 of which recommend Management-Ware products). I say potential because although it is on sale I don't believe it should be yet. It's desktop software (the trial version crashed my PC so I had to use it on a laptop) but appears to tick most of the boxes and (when working) is fairly functional. Why do I think it shouldn't be on sale yet? Well, apparently they release bug fix updates every 2 weeks (which sounds like a beta to me), there is no documentation and some of the internal help instructions don't make sense. Apart from that the support staff are rude, don't speak great English and don't respond when you challenge what they say. Worth keeping an eye on as if they ever get it to a commercial standard. Terry, you're obviously an expert on mobile website builders. If you get a chance to try this out I'd be interested in your opinion... |
9th Oct 2012, 04:03 AM | #191 |
HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand.
Posts: 373
Thanks: 26
Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts
|
Worth checking out this new WSO - Mobile Website Builder Software [IMS Commerce] - No Coding,Quality jQuery,Rapid Sites,Download Now! jQuery Mobile & HTML5 with commerce and digital delivery. |
9th Oct 2012, 04:14 AM | #193 |
HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand.
Posts: 373
Thanks: 26
Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts
| |
6th Nov 2012, 04:21 AM | #195 | |
Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: Australia
Posts: 37
Thanks: 8
Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts
|
I get great result and so easy to use, its like fill in the blanks and you're done. Regarding "non-responsive" developer, I sent an email to the support and Irene came back to me in no time at all and solved the issue. Irene is very supportive and she knows how to look after her customers. I just received an email from her that she will be going to the hospital for about 3 - 4 days and she promised that as soon as she comes out of the hospital, she'll get back to us again and release the new update. Actually she even released another update as somehow some users are having trouble when exporting, so she fixed that issue first before even going to the hospital. Is that what you call a "non responsive" developer:confused: I don't think so. Anyway that's my two bobs, And NO, I'm not Irene's affiliate, just one happy camper. Cheers. Edzle | |
6th Nov 2012, 09:31 AM | #196 |
Active Warrior Join Date: 2009
Posts: 49
Thanks: 7
Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts
|
I use brickandmobile. The sites look pretty cool and they are very customizable. |
www.RiseMobile.net - Your FULL SERVICE mobile marketing partner for SMS, Mobile Websites, Smart Phone Apps, and Mobile Appointment Reminders
| |
18th Nov 2012, 09:07 AM | #197 |
Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: 2011
Posts: 6
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
| |
18th Nov 2012, 06:09 PM | #198 |
HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009
Posts: 123
Thanks: 33
Thanked 48 Times in 36 Posts
|
I've used WillR & Quentin's programs too. You can't go wrong with either one and both include excellent training. In my opinion, it's best to have full control over the sites and the hosting.
|
21st Nov 2012, 12:47 PM | #199 |
Warrior Member Registered Member War Room Member Join Date: 2012
Posts: 25
Thanks: 1
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
@Jackmoon, are you a white label reseller? Their pricing is not available online.
|
29th Nov 2012, 05:14 AM | #200 |
HyperActive Warrior Join Date: 2011 Location: USA
Posts: 278
Thanks: 0
Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts
|
Thumbs up for SnackWebsites.com (if you want an easy to build fully...)
|
| |
Bookmarks |
Tags |
builder, mobile, website |
| |