goMobi - Questions and Answers

Detailed information about goMobi website builder

Nowadays the vast majority of people are using mobile phones to access the Internet to search for information and services. goMobi is a service that is designed for web pages to be specifically viewed on and accessed via mobile devices.

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What is goMobi?

goMobi's intuitive and easy to use interface allows businesses to create quick professional web pages that work on the vast majority of handsets. This allows your audience to immediately access key information anytime, anyplace and anywhere Click Here. goMobi puts businesses on customers mobile devices 24/7/365!

Why is the mobile presence important?

There are over 4 billion phones in active use worldwide - 4 times more than computers. In 2010, mobile internet usage increased by 148% globally and that growth is continuing as we move into 2011. In fact, the number of mobile internet users is projected to grow to 1 billion by end of 2013.

It's vital for every business to increase their online presence. Nowadays if your business is not on the mobile web, your customers won’t be able to find you or will get a poor unusable version of your desktop website.

How are mobile sites different than desktop websites?

Mobile sites are built to exploit the special characteristics of mobile phones and users to give the best possible online experience.

Besides adapting to the smaller screen of handsets, they are also made easier to navigate and provide more direct access to the information that a customer is more likely to need while on the go.

Things you should have on your mobile site:

  • One click 'find us' - linking to Google maps
  • Easy to navigate icons and buttons
  • Bite size relevant information
  • Easy 'one click' contact us feature
  • Fast loading pages

mobile to desktop site comparison

Will this replace my desktop site, or be in addition to my current site?

Your goMobi web pages will work on desktops and phones. However you can also choose to keep or design a desktop site and automatically send visitors to your goMobi website! goMobi and desktop website are complimentary and work well together to make sure your visitors are getting the most appropriate experience for where they are and what they are doing.

To summarise:

  • A desktop website is intended to give a full and comprehensive overview of your business
  • A goMobi site will give instant access to vital information when on the go and from the desktop.
  • So, goMobi is a fantastic choice for businesses that does or do not yet have a desktop internet pages and who may be daunted by the prospect of having to build one.

Click here to see how easy it is to setup a goMobi site.

What are the benefits to my customers?

  • Faster loading times
  • Easier to read on the move
  • Easier to find key information
  • Less frustration scrolling around

What are the benefits to my business?

  • Better customer experience & retention
  • Less people leaving your site
  • A great first impression
  • You can build it yourself in your lunch hour!
  • Low costs and self service - no expensive design agency costs!

According to research, visitors accessing fully integrated websites (desktop sites) on handsets complain about slow data transfer to load the site and how hard it is to find the key information they require.

Most mobile users regularly abandon such websites due to frustration and are unlikely to return. Worse yet, they may seek out a competitor with a mobile-friendly web pages.

goMobi solves all these issues and satisfies users by giving them fast and easy entry to vital information about your business. goMobi has been designed with the mobile user in mind and. The service will save businesses time and money and increase visitors, conversions and your reputation!

How will people actually find my goMobi website?

There are four ways by which users can find out about your site:

Self Promotion

Promote your goMobi website to your customers. You can promote your mobile website to your customers via text messages - giving them easy access to your key business information. You can add links to any offline collateral you produce and even put the web address on your business stationary.

Via Search Engines

Mobile users increasingly see mobile websites returned in web browsers search results, so goMobi websites will enhance your business’s visibility on the mobile internet.(e.g Easyspace.mobi)

Linking

You can add a link on your desktop website to your goMobi website and, of course, vice versa.

Adding a goMobi website link on your desktop website will increase awareness that the mobile site is available. This functionality is offered as part of the goMobi package and can be easily put in place by your desktop website administrator.

Our in-house web design team can assist you with your goMobi development – call us today on 0870 755 5088 to get quote on goMobi design.

Automatic Redirection

Every desktop website can be automatically redirected to a mobile website using goMobi functionality. This means that if a user is on a mobile device, they can see the mobile version and if they are using a laptop or desktop machine, they will see your main website.

The redirection feature requires your desktop website administrator to add in some simple code into your standard desktop website, allowing best online experience.

Our friendly web design team can assist you with your goMobi development – call us today on 0870 755 5088 to get quote on goMobi design.

How does goMobi help to increase a site’s visibility in mobile search engines?

The goMobi website is built using good practice recommendations, as outlined in Google’s SEO Guide, which contains creation of a sitemap, meta tags such as page titles and descriptions, optimised site structure for navigation, URL structure, optimised robots.txt and site submission to directories.

Additionally, you can provide keywords for your business, which are used to help search engines rank the website’s relevance. Links to social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook etc. will also assist in this process.

How do I build goMobi site?

The goMobi login details will be emailed after purchase completion and you will be able to build your goMobi mobile website via Setup Assistant. The Setup Assistant will guide you through the process easily and you will be able to complete your mobile website in minutes and change or update website content whenever you wish. goMobi comes with loads of useful features such as pre-population of certain content from your current website such as telephone number, address, logo and more!

How often can I update/change my site? Are there additional costs for that?

A goMobi - can be updated or changed at any time using the Setup Assistant.
And NO, there is no additional cost involved.

What is included in the package?

  • Website hosting – free of charge
  • Unrestricted access to the Setup Assistant to make changes to the goMobi website in real time
  • A fair use policy applies to traffic volumes. 2000 page views per day is the approximate ceiling

How long does it take to set up goMobi?

A goMobi can be designed easily  in minutes. A simple step by step interface makes this easy!

What's more, goMobi can also take information such as telephone numbers and contact information directly from your existing website AUTOMATICALLY! It can even take your logo directly into the goMobi site.

The Setup Assistant is extremely intuitive and will guide you through every feature. Click Here

Does goMobi require a .mobi domain name?

goMobi does not require a .mobi domain name. You can use any domain – new or existing.

The .mobi is the first and only top-level domain name that is dedicated to delivering the internet on mobile devices. It is therefore highly recommended to use a .mobi domains for a mobile web pages.

All domain extensions such as .com, .net, .me, .co, .co.uk and .me can be used with a goMobi

Can I use a different domain or my existing domain name?

If you choose to use an existing name – you can even utilise your existing website’s domain name. If your main website is found by typing in www.yourname.com, you can setup your goMobi site on mobile.yourname.com! This can be done at no extra charge! You can host 2 sites on the 1 web address!

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