Mobile website design

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Mobile website design will take centre stage in 2012 as momentum continues to shift from the traditional Web to the mobile Web. As mobile phone users increasingly migrate to the Apple iPhone and to Android-powered smartphones, the popularity of the mobile Web will continue to soar. Add the number of mobile tablet users to the mix and understanding the importance of mobile websites is easy.

Perhaps one of the most significant challenges facing web developers is the need to present usable web content in formats that adapt to a multitude of different mobile screen sizes and resolutions. After solving the rendering problem, designers must then focus on creating mobile layouts that present content in a way that is easy to navigate without omitting essential features.

The following design tips will help everyone who has a website get their mobile websites deployed and performing their best for the coming year.

1. Design for Fingertip Navigation.

Clickable elements should be large enough for users to tap without unintentionally activating a different element. Designers with enough discipline will avoid the temptation to overload mobile Web pages with too many buttons and controls as if they will be used with a mouse. Menus, search boxes and images should be large enough and separated enough for the site to operate with taps as intended.

2. Utilise the m.website.com format.

Ensure that, through responsive web design, the mobile version of a website is easily recognisable from the desktop version. However, the user interface should be optimised to highlight key features, as screen space is limited.

3. Use Consistent Scrolling

Create pages that scroll left or right, but not both. Many users won’t realise that a page goes left, when they’re used to flicking right. Scrolling up and down can also get confusing. A consistent design can make sure visitors don’t miss any content they would like to see.

4. Add Dynamic Content

As 4G becomes standard, designers should feel at home adding video and image galleries to their mobile Web space. Not everyone has the fastest data speeds, however, so there should be a way for those with 2G and 3G to opt out without having to abandon the site altogether.

5. App Emulation

Smartphone users are used to apps, so when designers serve pages that look and act like an app, they feel at home. Some developers prefer to create a mobile website instead of an app so users always have the latest content at their fingertips.

After getting started with these tips, developers should not forget other important aspects of development such as social integration and flash-free construction. With a little special attention, mobile websites for 2012 can be better and more profitable for every.

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