The Mobile Revolution: What Every Business Needs to Know
In Time's Eye, the science-fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter, the protagonist carries a cellphone that connects her to every part of the planet and answers any question on demand. The novel is set in 2037 — yet it already feels like we've stepped into that era.
Smartphones now account for a large and fast-growing share of all active mobile phones, driven by their affordability and convenience. Within a few years it's likely that nearly everyone will carry one. Mobility is, without question, the next frontier of business.
Make your website mobile friendly
Today's smartphones do just about everything a home computer can: office tools, games, music, photos, video, and — most importantly — connecting to the internet. More and more people browse the Web from their phones. But websites aren't automatically built for tiny mobile screens, so it's essential to have a mobile-friendly site that works on any phone. Do it well and more people will find you, and your business will pull ahead of competitors who haven't adapted.
A mobile-friendly website matters even more if you use email marketing. The vast majority of smartphone owners check email on their phones, and many have purchased a product by tapping a link in an email on their device. The message is clear: your website or online store needs to work for smartphones.
Time-sensitive businesses
The great thing about a phone is that it's always within reach — people rarely go anywhere without one. That's crucial for time-sensitive businesses like towing services or locksmiths. When someone is stranded on the side of the road, they need help fast. A quick search will surface plenty of companies, but it's the one optimized for mobile that wins the customer.
Location-based businesses
With GPS in every phone, looking up nearby businesses has become second nature — especially for high-demand services like restaurants, hairdressers, dry cleaners, and pharmacies. A website optimized for mobile dramatically increases the chance of being visited, and location and check-in tools give your business even more visibility when customers share where they are.
An open door
The conclusion is clear: mobile is the way forward for business, and the time to adapt is now. As Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, put it: "Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open." The mobile door has opened — it's time to step through it.
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