If you do not yet have a responsive version, site, cell phone and tablet friendly, chances are someone (besides us, on this note) has already told you that you should.
Beyond those occasional comments from your customers, here are 11 reasons why a site Responsive is an essential tool for your company.
A responsive website is one that automatically adjusts to the type of device on which it is viewed, be it a smartphone or tablet, so that the user experience and loading times are improved depending on the device.
1. In 2013, mobile Internet has surpassed desktop usage. We knew that day would come eventually. Well… that day came! Your customers are using their mobile devices to access the Internet more than their traditional desktop computers.
2. Mobile web traffic across all industries is growing 3,5% per month. Even though mobile usage has surpassed desktop usage, this trend is showing no signs of slowing down.
3. As of 2012, the majority of US mobile subscribers have a smartphone. Why are mobile search statistics growing at such a rapid rate? Because they can and it is the current reality… take advantage of the moment!
4. 80% of Americans never leave home without their mobile device. Do you never accidentally leave your phone on the kitchen counter? Don't you feel lost without it? You are not alone.
5. 85% of Americans are never more than three feet away from their cell phones. With such access readily available to our mobile devices, they are the most convenient way to accomplish Internet searching and browsing. Many don't even go to the bathroom without it, even if it's just to play... or search for information about your business online? You could be missing out on these opportunities.
6. 94% of smartphone owners search for local information on their phone. This is great for national brands that have mobile or responsive sites, but there is even greater value for local businesses. If you look at the statistics, you will find that only 1 in 20 users NO uses your phone to find local information.
7. 70% of people who search for a product or service from their cell phone are going to buy it in the near future. So more than two-thirds of these netizens are willing to take action (buy your product or service!) as soon as possible.
8. 70% of local business information seekers have connected with said business. This statistic tells us that visits from sitios web Mobile phones do more than just browse. There is a real opportunity for connection. Does your website prominently display your phone number? Your adress? A link from a Google map to take a visitor to your business with Waze?
9. Less than 5% of online businesses have a website that is responsive or mobile-friendly. Despite the increase in user mobile searches, many companies have yet to fall in line. Give yourself a competitive advantage by taking action right now!
10. Visitors to sitios web Non-mobile-optimized professional services are 24% more likely to bounce when viewed via mobile devices vs. desktop. First, “bounce” means someone who comes to your site, lands on one page, and, without navigating to a second, bounces back without doing anything else. If you don't adjust your site to be easily navigated on mobile devices, many of these visitors (which are so difficult to bring to your page) would simply "bounce", that is, they come and go...
11. 35% of smartphone owners expect to use their phone to access more Internet in the future. Internet access from smartphones will not be decreasing in the short term, but rather increasing. Make sure your business's online presence takes advantage of mobile by making the decision to make your website responsive. today
WHAT DOES A RESPONSIVE WEBSITE LOOK LIKE?
For your reference, we show you one of our responsive web projects, the Compañía Inmobiliaria Centroamericana site. If you view it on a desktop computer, it looks like this:
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And if you access it from a cell phone, you will see the same content but optimized to fit the screen width and with images that load faster, like this:
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At ZEWS we can advise you and provide a responsive website, so that your clients' navigation is pleasant, and above all, they achieve greater contacts. Contact us today to talk about your project. Your company and your future clients will thank you!
English article source: televox.com