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- 2. AGENDA • Why the mobile web is now a must • What Google has to say about all this • Best practices for mobile • What are my options? • How do I know which option is right for me? • What about an app? • Converting site visitors into customers • Getting started Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 3. 50% of mobile internet users use Google. Today, nearly two-thirds (64%) of U.S. adults own a smartphone, up from 35% in 2011 YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE ALREADY MOBILE Pew Research Center 2015 GlobalWebIndex 2014 50%64% Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 4. AND THEY’RE SEARCHING FOR YOU of mobile searches have local intent BIA/Kelsey (April 2014) • Retail stores • Restaurants • Taxi cabs • Plumbers • Professional services • Entertainment Smartphone users are looking for location-relevant information of desktop searches have local intent vs . 50%20% Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 5. This change will affect mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will have a significant impact in our search results.” -Google Webmaster Central Blog 2015 MOBILE MATTERS TO GOOGLE NOW MORE THAN EVER For the first time, the Google is looking at more than simply relevant content. The search-engine-in-chief is now looking at how good of a user experience your site is providing to visitors and using this as a ranking factor. “ Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 6. BEST PRACTICES FOR MOBILE Make sure users can easily browse your website with just a finger, or thumb. Replace text links with large, easy to tap buttons. Make sure links have enough space between them so users don’t accidently tap the wrong ones. Make it easy for mobile users to see and access all the pages of your website. Avoid dropdown menus. Mobile users should be able to read your website without having to pinch or zoom. Font size should be a minimum of 16 pixels. Place important info like your address or phone number in an obvious location. Maps and click-to-call buttons are great ways to draw your customer’s attention. BE THUMB-FRIENDLY SIMPLIFY NAVIGATION LARGE TEXT MAKE IT EASY FOR CUSTOMERS TO CONVERT Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 7. Google outlines two ways to make your site mobile-friendly. Both approaches will adhere to Google’s new guidelines, but there are a few differences. SO HOW DO I BECOME MOBILE-FRIENDLY? Google Webmaster Central Blog 2015 Create a dedicated mobile website (m.domain) Build a completely new responsive website 1 2 Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 8. MOBILE-ONLY WEBSITE A separate mobile site doesn’t require rebuilding your business’ whole website. WEIGHING YOUR OPTIONS Pick a direction for your business RESPONSIVE WEBSITE A responsive website is a great option if you’re ready for a complete redesign. OR Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 9. BUT WHAT ABOUT AN APP? An App only works if your customers know where to look Mobile Website Mobile App Has to be searched For by name in an app store and downloaded before it’s ready to be used. Appears in simple Internet searches on Google or Bing and is ready for your customers to engage with right away. Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 10. ANOTHER REASON MOBILE SITES WIN Business-driving Features The key to creating a great mobile website is the careful implementation of thumb-friendly Features. These are what provide your customers with the small screen experience they require. HERE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE TYPE OF FEATURES WE CAN BUILD FOR YOU CLICK TO CALL Enables your customers To contact you with just A push of a button MOBILE MAPS Ensures that your Customers will always Be able to find their Way to your door YELP REVIEWS Inspire confidence In your business And assure customers You’re the right choice COUPON FEATURE Puts your most enticing Deal right in the palm of Your Customer’s hand Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 11. THE DIFFERENCE ONE FEATURE MAKES Click-to-Call Your customers really want to talk Calls to businesses from mobile search by 2016 The rate at which calls to business from mobile search is growing BIA/Kelsey (April 2014) The number of users that will go to a competitor if they can’t call directly from search results Ipsos/Google (February 2014) 42% per Year 65 Billion 36% Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 12. LONG STORY SHORT Mobile customers mean business; If they’re happy with your mobile site. 73% Of mobile searchers trigger an additional action like MAKING A PHONE CALL or VISITING A BUSINESS Nielsen, xAd, 2013 Greene Consulting Group, Inc.
- 13. READY TO GET STARTED? Maynard Greene 832-671-2942 mgreene@gcg2.net www.portfolio.gcg2.net Contact Greene Consulting Group, Inc.