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Mobile Mania - The Growing Importance of Mobile Website Optimization

Mobile AMania The Growing Importance of Mobile Website Optimization HERE'S NO QUESTION that mobile devices have become a staple in everyday living around the world. Now more than ever it's important that websites be optimized for mobile devices. Mobile optimization can increase sales, generate more traffic, and boost customer engagement. It'll give you an edge over the competition, too. Mobile Browsing is on the Rise 7% In August 2011 mobile browsing represented 7.1% (about 1/14) of all worldwide browsing activity. Smartphones and other mobile devices are widely used throughout the world-and the number of 7% users is steadily growing. With this growth comes a corresponding growth in mobile internet browsing. In 2009 mobile browsing represented 0.7% of 5% worldwide browsing activity. By August 2011 that number had jumped to 7.1% (~ 1000% increase). 3% 1% FEB. '09 APR. '10 AUG, '11 1000% Between 2/2009 and 8/2011, mobile browser share grew by 1000%. Mobile Usage is on the Rise 25% Not only has mobile browser share enjoyed sizable growth (partially due to faster mobile networks and steady smartphone sales), the usage frequency per user has also seen an nice uptick. Researchers estimate that in 2011, 25% (1 in 4) of mobile users expect to access 25% (1 in 4) of mobile users expect to access the web from their device at least once a day. the web from their device at least once a day. Mobile Optimization Boosts Engagement Optimizing your site for mobile devices can also boost engagement. Research has shown that a mobile-optimized site is able to generate almost twice the average traffic per user than sites without mobile optimization. 85% WEBSITE WITHOUT WEBSITE WITH MOBILE OPTIMIZATION MOBILE OPTIMIZATION For online-only retailers, a mobile site can increase consumer 6.5 engagement by as much as 85% 3.5 x 85% = average visits per user* average visits per user* *Example data set. Not based on actual data. Mobile Optimization Boosts Sales Not only can mobile optimization enhance user engagement, it can also influence your bottom line. LA 51% Research suggest that, on average, website visitors are 51% (1/2) more likely to do business with an online retailer if it has a mobile site (U.S.). IMPACT OF MOBILE OPTIMIZATION ON Mobile users are 88% more likely to do business with Auto Dealers if the website is optimized for mobile. SPENDING PROBABILITY BY INDUSTRY (U.S.) of Auto 88% Dealers 65% Auto Parts Stores 62% Stores 61% Furniture Florists 60% Luggage & Leather products Beer, Wine 50% & Liquor Stores 47% Clothing & Shoe Stores 41% Office supply stores 41% Department 35% Hardware 32% Restaurants & Bars Grocery & 27% Food Stores Stores Stores Mobile Optimization is Underutilized Optimizing your site for mobile users has clear benefits, and yet few websites have taken advantage of it. TOP 500 ALEXA TOP 500 ONLINE RETAILERS 21.9% 4.8% In 2010 it was estimated that only 22% (less than 1/4) of In 2010 it was estimated that only 4.83% of the the Alexa top 500 websites have optimized for mobile. online retailers have websites optimized for mobile. SOURCES AKISSmetrics aluthresearch, @mmaglobal, @dflanegan PEOPLE PAY YOU. NOT PAGE VIEWS. KISSmetrics is a powerful web analytics solution that helps you make smarter business decisions. Start your FREE trial at: kissmetrics.com/signup

Mobile Mania - The Growing Importance of Mobile Website Optimization

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There’s no question that mobile devices have become a staple in everyday living around the world. Now more than ever it’s important that websites be optimized for mobile devices. Mobile optimizati...

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