KPCB have just released their latest internet trends report, see here . For us it comes as no surprise that: Smart phone usage to access the Internet is still on the increase; Tablet usage is exploding (faster than uptake on PC’s ever!); Majority (97%) of mobile OS’es are either iOS, Android or Windows mobile; Video Read more about latest Internet Trends Report 2014[…]
The primary motive of a business website is to generate revenue. Only a mobile-friendly website can guarantee this. Consider these facts: According to the data compiled by the Mobile Marketing Association of Asia, of the nearly 7 billion people worldwide, over 5 billion people own a cell phone, whereas just about 4 billion own a Read more about Top 10 Reasons Your Business Website Should be Mobile-Friendly[…]
The infographic below (by Internationalbusinessguide.org) shows some truly amazing global trends occurring in the usage of the Internet worldwide. Of particular interest to me is the rise in smart phones being used as a means to consume Internet based services. This trend (combined with tablet usage) shows no signs of slowing down. To me this just Read more about Internet Consumption Around The World[…]
I get often get asked if responsive design is enough to produce a website that looks good on smart phones and tablet devices. In the vast majority of cases I would say yes; as being able to change display layout to suit the display size and type being used is often good enough. Although, given Read more about Is Responsive Design enough?[…]
Google have finally announced in Beta responsive ad units. For those running ads this gets round the problem of trying to work out on the fly which ad unit to display, which given the variety of devices and display formats available now is a bit of a tall order to get right and keep right Read more about Google responsive Ad Units[…]
If the latest KPCB report is accurate (and no sign so far it won’t be), it is reckoned that sometime in 2015 over 40% of all Internet traffic will be sourced from mobile devices (such as tablets and smart phones). This means if you do not have a responsive website by then, around 40% of your website Read more about Is moving to a responsive website expensive?[…]