If your website is not mobile optimised (aka responsive), your business is about to be left behind. With websites optimised for mobile use becoming more important than ever before (check out the following link for Google’s recent updates).

If you have any doubt whatsoever, please check out the help back up this argument, we have identified 5 reasons why your website must be β€˜mobile’.

1.Β Increase Your Conversion Rates!

Up to 78% of mobile searches relating to products and services available from local businesses are likely result in a purchase.
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2.Β Keeping Up With Changing Browsing Habits

Recent figures highlight the fact that as many as 80% of all online adults are now in possession or have easy access to a smartphone/tablet.

Source = GlobalWebIndex’s 2015 Q3 report on trends for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and wearables.

3.Β Make The Most of Local Exposure

Up to 40% of all mobile users search at least once per month for services/products from a business based in their local area.

Source = BrightLocal Mobile Consumer Survey 2015

4.Β Increased Visibility

Whilst all local businesses are generating increasing numbers of searches, some markets are more popular than others. However restaurant / cafes (58%), general shops (32%) & doctor / dentists (27%) are the most popular.

Source = BrightLocal Consumer Mobile Survey 2015

5. Maximise User Experience

Up to 61% of customers are more likely to contact a local business if their website is user friendly and optimised for mobile use.

Source = BrightLocal Mobile Consumer Survey 2015

 

Contact Us

If you would like any further information regarding the importance of mobile optimised websites and how they can benefit your business, Footprint Web Design have been at the forefront of web design and Social Media development for over 20 years. If you are looking for a website that truly represents your business, or advice on how to make your site stand out, then contact us today on 01883 372 488, or via email atΒ info@footprint.co.uk.

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