Mobile is a hot topic these days. According to Cisco, it is projected that there will be 5.2 billion global mobile users by the end of 2015. So it’s no wonder why so many people are turning to mobile options for their business! We’re addressing a key question we hear often: what’s the difference between mobile friendly vs. mobile responsive?
Mobile Friendly
A mobile friendly site is a separate version of your desktop site that is designed to be used exclusively on smartphones. You might notice when you are on a mobile site when the M is used in front of your domain for example a mobile site address would be “m.yourdomainname.com
Typically mobile friendly websites have a limited number of pages and less sophisticated features to make it easier and faster for on the go users to find what they are looking for. Mobile sites should usually link to a desktop site in case the visitor wants to see everything the site has to offer.
Mobile Responsive
A mobile responsive website is a website designed for use on all devices: desktops, tablets and smartphones. A responsive site responds to whatever screen it is on and adjusts so that the content fits no matter how it is being viewed. So your desktop site has the exact same content as your mobile site.
With mobile responsive, you present a consistent experience across all devices. Mobile responsive websites is also better for SEO than mobile friendly sites because all of your webpages will live on a single domain (www. vs. m.www.).
At J. Louis, we build websites that give your visitors a pleasurable experience no matter how your visitors are viewing it. If you are interested in discussing how we can build your digital online presence, contact us today or view our web design portfolio.
