It’s no secret that the mobile revolution is already here. Everyone’s been abuzz with talk about the need for websites to be mobile-ready and responsive for years now. But considering mobile device usage accounts for 55% of all internet activity, now is the perfect time to ensure any site you work with looks just as good on a mobile device as it does on a standard computer. Here’s another impressive stat: nearly 47% of all internet traffic now comes from mobile apps. When you take that into consideration,...
Today we have mobile devices that come equipped with everything from cameras to geolocation, and we have little computers in our hands that can do pretty much anything we do with our desktop. One of the key APIs that functions with mobile devices is the Device Orientation API. The Device Orientation API helps us as developers detect the orientation of the user's screen and make the necessary changes to our layout. For example, on YouTube, if you are watching a video and you tilt your phone, the video goes...
Since 2010, mobile searches have seen a 400% increase and it is estimated that by 2013, there will be more mobile Internet users than desktop users. A mobile-friendly site can thus help you connect with your customers and drive conversions. Just because your website can be seen on your mobile phone does not however mean that its mobile ready. Mobile sites are designed with mobile users in mind and fit well on small screens. They are supposed to offer simple navigation capabilities and take advantage...