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Bootstrapper's Guide to the Mobile Web : Practical Plans to Get Your Business Mobile in Just a Few Days for Just a Few Bucks.
Title:
Bootstrapper's Guide to the Mobile Web : Practical Plans to Get Your Business Mobile in Just a Few Days for Just a Few Bucks.
Author:
Hay, Deltina.
ISBN:
9781610351669
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
1 online resource (200 pages)
Series:
Bootstrapper's Guide
Contents:
Cover -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Why the Mobile Web, and Why Now? -- What Is the Mobile Web? -- Who Should Read This Book -- How to Use This Book -- QR Code Enhancements -- 1. Mobile Websites -- How People Use the Mobile Web -- Why a Mobile Website? -- Planning Your Mobile Website -- User Expectations -- Business Objectives -- Features to Consider -- Mobile Website Best Practices -- Options for Creating Your Mobile Website -- Creating the Site Yourself -- Using a Service -- CMS Solutions -- Deciding Which Option Is Best for You -- Preparing Your Strategy (Worksheet) -- Preparing Your Content -- Mobile Website Service Examples -- goMobi -- mobiSiteGalore -- Winksite -- Mofuse -- bMobilized -- CMS Solution Examples -- Using Plugins -- Using a Responsive Theme -- Using a Hosting Service for a CMS -- Responsive Web Design -- Creating a Stand Alone Mobile Website -- Configuring Custom Domains -- Detection and Redirection -- Search Optimization Considerations -- Testing Your Mobile Website -- Mobile Site Analytics -- Promoting Your Mobile Website -- Endnotes -- QR Code Notes: Legend and Direct Links -- Mobile Website Resources -- Mobile Website Creation Services -- Mobile Website Conversion Services -- Mobile Website Hosting Services -- WordPress Mobile Solutions -- Joomla! Mobile Solutions -- Drupal Mobile Solutions -- Responsive Web Design -- Mobile Website Templates -- HTML5 and CSS3 Tutorials -- Mobile Detect and Redirect Scripts -- SEO Tutorials -- Mobile Device Emulators -- Mobile Analytics Tools -- Mobile Website Directories -- Mobile Website Worksheets -- Mobile Website Strategy Worksheet -- Mobile Website Preparation Worksheet -- Mobile Website Examples -- Mobile Website Strategy Examples -- Mobile Website Service Examples -- 2. Mobile Applications -- What Is a Mobile Application?.

The Mobile App Marketplace -- Mobile App Trends -- Native Applications -- Features Only Available to Native Apps -- Push Notifications and Native Apps -- Options for Creating a Native App -- Choosing Your Native App Solution -- Web Applications -- The Rise of Web Apps -- Options for Creating a Web App -- Choosing Your Web App Solution -- Mobile Shortcuts -- But Do You NEED a Mobile App? -- Planning Your Mobile App -- First Things First: Native or Web -- Plan for Your Target Market -- Planning for a Successful Mobile App -- Planning for the Cost of Mobile Apps -- Preparing Your Strategy (Worksheet) -- Mobile Application Solutions -- Using SDKs for Native Apps -- Distributing to App Stores -- Using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for Web Apps -- Using an HTML5 Framework to Create Apps -- Turning Your Web App into a Native App -- PhoneGap -- PhoneGap Build -- appMobi XDK -- HTML5: One Site to Rule Them All! -- Creating Mobile Shortcuts -- Mobile App Services Examples -- AppMakr -- Widgetbox -- iBuildApp -- Preparing Your App Assets -- Redirection Issues -- Monetizing Your Mobile App -- Promoting Your Mobile App -- Supporting, Tracking, and Testing Your Mobile App -- Endnotes -- QR Code Notes: Legend and Direct Links -- Mobile Application Resources -- Mobile App Stores -- Independent Mobile App Stores -- Mobile App Creation Services -- Finding App Developers -- Mobile App Development Tools and Resources -- HTML5 Mobile App Frameworks and Resources -- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript Tutorials -- Mobile E-Commerce Solutions -- Mobile Coupon Services -- Mobile Ad Networks -- Mobile App Directories and Review Sites -- Mobile App Store Submission Links -- Mobile App Advertising Resources -- Mobile App Support Tools -- Mobile Testing Tools -- Mobile Analytics Tools -- Mobile Application Worksheets -- Mobile App Strategy Worksheet -- Mobile App Assets Preparation Worksheet.

Mobile Application Examples -- Mobile App Strategy Examples -- Mobile App Tool Examples -- 3. Mobile Marketing Tactics -- QR Codes -- Deciphering QR Codes -- Diversity of QR Codes -- Creating QR Codes -- Planning Your QR Code Campaign -- QR Code Examples -- Location-Based Marketing -- Location-Based Service Examples -- Creating a Location-Based Marketing Campaign -- Mobile Advertising Campaigns -- Google Adwords for Mobile -- Mobile App Advertising -- Custom Search Ads, Proximity, and Beyond -- Mobile Optimized Landing Pages -- Landing Page Examples -- SMS Marketing -- Social Media Diligence -- Mobile Trends to Watch Closely -- Augmented Reality -- Search Apps -- Near Field Communication -- On Becoming Context-Aware -- Endnotes -- QR Code Notes: Legend and Direct Links -- Other Mobile Resources -- QR Code Scanning Apps -- QR Code Tools -- QR Code Services -- QR Code Tutorials -- QR Code Branding Tutorials -- QR Code Software -- Location-Based Services -- Location-Based Marketing Solutions -- Location-Based Books and Articles -- PPC Ad Campaign Books and Articles -- SMS Marketing Resources -- Rich Media Ad Services -- Landing Page Best Practices Articles -- Mobile Optimized Landing Page Services -- Augmented Reality Apps and Resources -- Object Recognition Apps and Resources -- Near Field Communication Resources -- Social Media Optimization Resources -- Mobile Search Apps -- Organic Search Optimization Resources -- Other Mobile Tactics Worksheets -- QR Code Marketing Strategy -- Location-Based Marketing Strategy -- Other Mobile Examples -- QR Code Examples -- QR Code Tool Examples -- Conclusion -- Glossary of Terms -- Index -- About The Author.
Abstract:
Creating a successful mobile-web presence is achievable with the tools found in this guide—without needing to learn a programming language or become a Web designer. Such a presence is now a necessity, rather than a luxury, for all businesses, organizations, and independent professionals to stay competitive. This quick, practical, hands-on introduction to the nuts and bolts of using the mobile web to grow a brand, improve sales, and increase profits is written for lay people and avoids jargon and programming concepts. Time- and money-saving solutions are presented, teaching technical novices how to quickly adapt their existing websites to the mobile ones and how to easily create mobile applications without having to learn to program. Step-by-step instructions stand alongside real-world examples of successful mobile-web transitions, and advice on best practices is provided to help business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing professionals, and creative professionals create the presence they need to help their business flourish.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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