{"id":749,"date":"2017-08-30T13:40:31","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T20:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/?p=749"},"modified":"2017-08-14T13:43:24","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T20:43:24","slug":"why-you-must-have-a-mobile-friendly-website-web-design-orange-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/why-you-must-have-a-mobile-friendly-website-web-design-orange-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Must Have a Mobile Friendly Website | Web Design Orange County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-583\" src=\"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-450251405-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-450251405-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-450251405-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you go out for a walk on a typical afternoon these days, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find someone who\u2019s not busy doing something on their phone. Just as computers were in vogue years ago, smartphones and other mobile devices have become the go-to gadget today\u2019s audience, especially when it comes to accessing the internet. And, with the number of mobile users only projected to grow, you\u2019re basically losing customers simply for not having a mobile-friendly website.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Makes a Website Mobile-Friendly?<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The standard desktop website layout isn\u2019t exactly useless. However, they just don\u2019t render well on smartphones, tablets, and other like devices. That is unless they\u2019re properly optimized to do so, which is where making a website mobile-friendly comes in.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are many things that can be done to make a website mobile friendly, but it typically includes:<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Making text larger and easier to read<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Emphasizing scrolling over clicking, making navigation easier for mobile users<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Bigger buttons and other page elements to make them more touch-friendly<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Better or faster loading times<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Why Is It So Important?<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It can be that your website takes too long to load. Or, it could also be that it\u2019s hard to browse on a smartphone or tablet. But, whatever the reason is, so long as it makes browsing your website a chore, visitors are more likely to move along to a competitor. Not to mention that they may avoid recommending your services or product altogether \u2013 or in some cases, even leave negative or bad reviews \u2013 just because your website isn\u2019t properly optimized for mobile users.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To put simply, the main reason why it\u2019s so important to have a mobile-friendly website is because not having one is a good way to lose customers. Take note: CUSTOMERS<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are far more advantages to having a mobile-friendly website as well, including improved online and search visibility, increased chances of generating leads, and a better user experience overall.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How <\/b><b>To<\/b><b> Check If Your Website Is Mobile-Friendly<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The fastest way to tell if your website is mobile-friendly is to visit it using a mobile device and check whether how the content and navigation scales on mobile screens. However, another and arguably better way is to use Google\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/mobile-friendly\">Mobile-Friendly Test<\/a>. All you need to do is enter the URL and Google will tell you if your site is mobile-friendly or not. If it passes \u2013 good for you. But, given that you\u2019re reading this, chances are that it won\u2019t pass, which means you should probably look into making your website more mobile-friendly as soon as possible.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly Today!<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still using a standard website layout, there\u2019s a huge chance that you\u2019ve probably seen a decline in traffic and business. If not, well, just wait for a while and it will definitely happen. But, why wait? Would it not be a better idea to go mobile friendly before you start losing customers?<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Remember, while most people still do browse using their desktops or laptops, more and more are using their mobile phones to browse the internet. So, why don\u2019t you just give them what they want? By doing so, you not only grab hold of the rapidly growing number of mobile users, but you also prevent your website from \u201cdisappearing\u201d from search results.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><strong>\u00a0If you are ready to make your website mobile friendly call Jelly Websites at 951-371-9327 or www.jellywebsites.com.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you go out for a walk on a typical afternoon these days, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find someone who\u2019s not busy doing something on their phone. Just as computers were in vogue years ago, smartphones and other mobile devices have become the go-to gadget today\u2019s audience, especially when it comes to accessing the internet. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/why-you-must-have-a-mobile-friendly-website-web-design-orange-county\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Why You Must Have a Mobile Friendly Website | Web Design Orange County&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[28,41],"tags":[65,66,67,68,17],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/749"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=749"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":750,"href":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/749\/revisions\/750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jellywebsites.com\/subscription-websites\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}