Mobile Web Sites and Applications
.MOBI is the first top-level domain dedicated to delivering the Internet to mobile phones. The .MOBI domain is sponsored by a consortium of companies which includes the main mobile and Internet companies, such as Samsung Electronics, Google, Ericsson, Hutchison, Microsoft, Nokia, Vodafone etc.
Mobile applications and web sites can offer a wide range of benefits to companies in terms of providing information on the move. Allowing your staff or customers to submit digital data in the form of reports, product orders, stock availability or environment audits provides an instant method which can then processed and fulfilled.
Spirahellic has been developing mobile applications and WAP based services since its introduction, delivering mobile solutions for the likes of Palm, RAC and Trafficmaster has allowed us to keep our finger firmly on the button, understanding the trends and technologies for this emerging platform.
Now with the release of the .mobi domains users can expect to see a far richer and more interactive experience than before. However, owners of the new domain should be aware that there are strict guidelines which need to be adhered to when developing a mobile compatible web site. mTLD, who are the operator for the .mobi domains are working in conjunction with W3C, using their standards to make sure that all sites are compliant with their best practices.
Some good examples of mobile sites can be seen by looking at BMW, T-Mobile and of course own Spira Site, www.spira.mobi. We are currently working with some of our clients to establish their own sites, to understand more on how we can help your help your business develop a mobile web site or application please contact us on 01908 223422 or email chrisw@spira.co.uk.
Further relevant information can been found on the BBC’s web site and on the W3C.
