Workshop: the mobile web and the future of your council's website #BPCW11
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The document discusses the significance of the mobile web as a distinct channel for councils' websites and highlights the differences between web apps and native apps. It emphasizes the need for concise content and the importance of focusing on tasks appropriate for mobile devices. Additionally, it addresses the pros and cons of both web and native apps, including considerations for functionality, storage, and user experience.
Workshop: the mobile web and the future of your council's website #BPCW11
- 1. The Mobile Web And the future of your Council’s website
- 2. The mobile web is a critical new channel - an evolution of the traditional and social web.
- 3. What is an App? An interface specific to your content
- 4. Content and tasks have not changed - but the emphasis is on tasks with mobile.
- 5. Content has to be brief. An opportunity to cut to the chase.
- 6. You can’t just load your full site on a mobile device.
- 8. Give users the option
- 9. Turn your tasks into apps and deliver them on the web.
- 11. A web only app: A microtasking interface for your website
- 12. Web apps are HTML :) Pro’s Con’s More device features Limited offline storage 100% offline use Requires 3G Greater local storage ATM limited device access Rapid development No revenue from AppStore Lives on web server No stores!!!
- 13. A native app: Compiled code native to the device using a development environment
- 14. Native apps have their place too.
- 15. Native apps have their place too. Pro’s Con’s More device features Need to download it 100% offline use Version management Greater local storage Support Can be sold! Changes are slow Device specific iOS, Blackberry,Android Steep learning curve Need to use a store
- 16. “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. Arthur C. Clarke, "Profiles of The Future"
- 17. JQuery mobile - not magic, but it is cool.
- 20. No budget? Just like building a website.
- 22. Have you seen this? www.weejot.com
- 23. Christina Fowler “Designing for your mobile users" Session at 4.15pm