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COLLINS CATERING, GOING MOBILE

This could be the answer….

Mobile first

Some start with Mobile sites Many advantages and minimal

disadvantages There are essentials to applying such a

roll out Studies show that tablets and

smartphone usage is higher than desktops

Start with Mobile Sites

Banks have mobile sites for their clients to have easy access.

At&t has developed a mobile site for their customers to easily access their accounts.

There for a reason….

Quick Fast And in a Hurry

More reasons why

Mobile is experiencing explosive growth Mobile forces you to focus Your capabilities are extended by mobile

Statistics

Number of Smartphones exceeds the number of PCs sold

It’s been noted that the number of Smartphones sold will dwarf the number of PCs sold

The Essentials to the Layout

Focus on Content Remove excessive images All components of your site need to be

functional

Integration is better

Mobile sites now have better integration with phone function Marketing opportunities Direct orders by phone Sending promo texts by messages

Recap

Use Mobile devices to reach all potential clientele

Concentrate on text content

Move forward with the mobile site and acquire more clientele and stay in contact with current clients

Collins Events and Catering Go mobile

Let’s move into the future together and integrate with the smartphone world!!

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10 Ways Mobile Sites are Different from Desktop websites, Ma, Shanshan, retreived November 19, 2012http://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2011/03/10-ways-mobile-sites-are-different-from-desktop-web-sites.php

Why Mobile Design Should Never be an Afterthought, Wentworth, Tom, November 19, 2012http://mashable.com/2011/08/05/mobile-design-priority/