Responsive Web Design vs. Mobile Web App: What is best for Enterprise - Whit...RapidValue
The continuous evolution of smart phones, regular release of newer mobile OS versions, availability of a huge variety of mobile applications from different app stores and high speed internet connections have completely transformed the way consumers use their mobile devices. According to mobile industry reports, 7.12% of all website traffic worldwide came from handheld devices in 2011. In 2012, that figure rose to 11.78%.1 According to eMarketer (a leading digital media market research firm), more than 58% of American adults will be regular mobile web users by the end of 2016. Tablets and smartphones are becoming the default choice for connecting to the internet. The web has become an essential part of our lives, and users are connected to their internet devices from anywhere and all the time.
This revolution is influencing many companies to shift towards a “Mobile First, Desktop Second” strategy for their business. However, the shift from desktop to mobile requires web designers to refocus - not completely away from desktop design, but certainly with an inclination towards mobile. There are several ways to approach a mobile web presence, such as implementing a separate mobile site or a mobile web app. The most recent and popular approach seems to be Responsive Web Design.
This paper explains the difference between Mobile Web App and Responsive Web Design, and provides a framework for resolving some of the key questions decision makers have. These include what factors to consider when choosing between Responsive Web Design and Mobile Web App, and what type of industry Responsive Web Design is most suitable for. The paper examines the pros and cons of each approach, and presents a sample scenario from the retail industry as well as a case study. As the paper guides you in how to make the right choice, it draws upon RapidValue’s experience helping enterprises succeed in the complex and evolving mobile ecosystem by RapidValue.
#MobileInAction - iRecruitExpo June 2013, AmsterdamDave Martin
Dave has interviewed numerous recruitment leaders from around the world, mobile strategic experts, authors, founders and market analysts which are made available online through his 'Mobile in Action' videocast. In this fast pace session Dave will share a summary of learnings from the people he has talked to giving you example case studies, strategic advice and gotcha's to watch out for. The objective is to deliver information you need to take your next steps in a world filling up of handheld web devices (smartphones & tablets). If you are on the mobile journey already, there will an opportunity for a few to share their stories with the audience and Dave.
Businesses and publications have been wrestling with “mobile publishing”
for a relatively short time. Apple’s iPhone was introduced in 2007, and
the iPad tablet in 2010. Other portable devices, like laptops, have been
around much longer. However, the modern smartphone/tablet phenomenon —
and the pressure created by the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend — have
created a sense of urgency that’s hard for businesses to ignore.
Mobile is the new Godzilla July 2011 FCIPRZasadzinski
Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets are increasingly becoming people's primary means of accessing the internet. By 2013, the number of mobile internet accessing devices is projected to surpass the number of personal computers. Websites and applications need to be optimized for mobile to provide good user experiences on small screens. Developers have options like responsive design, mobile websites, or native apps to create engaging mobile experiences for their audiences.
Carousel30: Optimizing for the mobile user experience whitepaperCarousel30
White paper by digital agency Carousel30 on how to optimize your mobile user experience through choosing the correct approach for your website, using responsive design or mobile apps.
I put together this point of view about responsive web design for my employer IQ. It's a deck you can share with clients or executives to help them understand what responsive design is, why they should care about it, and how to decide if it's right for their business.
Tablet Friendly Web Design - Best Practices for Financial ServicesCorporate Insight
Corporate Insight has kept a close eye on mobile developments in the financial services industry. Since the iPad’s introduction, more than 30 firms we track have added tablet-optimized apps. However, that still leaves dozens of firms without a dedicated app, and even those that have one likely see significant traffic to their main websites via tablet browsers. A poor experience there can alienate current as well as prospective clients. All firms should be keeping tablet-friendly design principles in mind when making changes to their websites.
But what specifically are those principles? We decided to look at the industry today and see what positive examples we could find and share. This study looks at recent updates to four firms’ public websites with features suited for tablet use – although some shortcomings may remain. We chose the four firms at right for a cross-industry perspective, covering the different financial services sectors Corporate Insight tracks – bank and card, brokerage, insurance and asset management.
This document discusses responsive web design versus mobile web apps. It provides an overview of responsive web design, explaining that it uses fluid grids, flexible images and media queries to automatically adapt a website's layout for different screen sizes. The key elements of responsive web design like HTML, CSS and JavaScript are outlined. It also discusses some challenges of responsive web design like providing a less rich user experience than mobile apps and longer development cycles. Examples are given of when responsive web design would be most appropriate, such as for corporate, blog and news sites.
Responsive Web Design vs. Mobile Web App: What is best for Enterprise - Whit...RapidValue
The continuous evolution of smart phones, regular release of newer mobile OS versions, availability of a huge variety of mobile applications from different app stores and high speed internet connections have completely transformed the way consumers use their mobile devices. According to mobile industry reports, 7.12% of all website traffic worldwide came from handheld devices in 2011. In 2012, that figure rose to 11.78%.1 According to eMarketer (a leading digital media market research firm), more than 58% of American adults will be regular mobile web users by the end of 2016. Tablets and smartphones are becoming the default choice for connecting to the internet. The web has become an essential part of our lives, and users are connected to their internet devices from anywhere and all the time.
This revolution is influencing many companies to shift towards a “Mobile First, Desktop Second” strategy for their business. However, the shift from desktop to mobile requires web designers to refocus - not completely away from desktop design, but certainly with an inclination towards mobile. There are several ways to approach a mobile web presence, such as implementing a separate mobile site or a mobile web app. The most recent and popular approach seems to be Responsive Web Design.
This paper explains the difference between Mobile Web App and Responsive Web Design, and provides a framework for resolving some of the key questions decision makers have. These include what factors to consider when choosing between Responsive Web Design and Mobile Web App, and what type of industry Responsive Web Design is most suitable for. The paper examines the pros and cons of each approach, and presents a sample scenario from the retail industry as well as a case study. As the paper guides you in how to make the right choice, it draws upon RapidValue’s experience helping enterprises succeed in the complex and evolving mobile ecosystem by RapidValue.
#MobileInAction - iRecruitExpo June 2013, AmsterdamDave Martin
Dave has interviewed numerous recruitment leaders from around the world, mobile strategic experts, authors, founders and market analysts which are made available online through his 'Mobile in Action' videocast. In this fast pace session Dave will share a summary of learnings from the people he has talked to giving you example case studies, strategic advice and gotcha's to watch out for. The objective is to deliver information you need to take your next steps in a world filling up of handheld web devices (smartphones & tablets). If you are on the mobile journey already, there will an opportunity for a few to share their stories with the audience and Dave.
Businesses and publications have been wrestling with “mobile publishing”
for a relatively short time. Apple’s iPhone was introduced in 2007, and
the iPad tablet in 2010. Other portable devices, like laptops, have been
around much longer. However, the modern smartphone/tablet phenomenon —
and the pressure created by the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend — have
created a sense of urgency that’s hard for businesses to ignore.
Mobile is the new Godzilla July 2011 FCIPRZasadzinski
Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets are increasingly becoming people's primary means of accessing the internet. By 2013, the number of mobile internet accessing devices is projected to surpass the number of personal computers. Websites and applications need to be optimized for mobile to provide good user experiences on small screens. Developers have options like responsive design, mobile websites, or native apps to create engaging mobile experiences for their audiences.
Carousel30: Optimizing for the mobile user experience whitepaperCarousel30
White paper by digital agency Carousel30 on how to optimize your mobile user experience through choosing the correct approach for your website, using responsive design or mobile apps.
I put together this point of view about responsive web design for my employer IQ. It's a deck you can share with clients or executives to help them understand what responsive design is, why they should care about it, and how to decide if it's right for their business.
Tablet Friendly Web Design - Best Practices for Financial ServicesCorporate Insight
Corporate Insight has kept a close eye on mobile developments in the financial services industry. Since the iPad’s introduction, more than 30 firms we track have added tablet-optimized apps. However, that still leaves dozens of firms without a dedicated app, and even those that have one likely see significant traffic to their main websites via tablet browsers. A poor experience there can alienate current as well as prospective clients. All firms should be keeping tablet-friendly design principles in mind when making changes to their websites.
But what specifically are those principles? We decided to look at the industry today and see what positive examples we could find and share. This study looks at recent updates to four firms’ public websites with features suited for tablet use – although some shortcomings may remain. We chose the four firms at right for a cross-industry perspective, covering the different financial services sectors Corporate Insight tracks – bank and card, brokerage, insurance and asset management.
This document discusses responsive web design versus mobile web apps. It provides an overview of responsive web design, explaining that it uses fluid grids, flexible images and media queries to automatically adapt a website's layout for different screen sizes. The key elements of responsive web design like HTML, CSS and JavaScript are outlined. It also discusses some challenges of responsive web design like providing a less rich user experience than mobile apps and longer development cycles. Examples are given of when responsive web design would be most appropriate, such as for corporate, blog and news sites.
Developing a Progressive Mobile StrategyDave Olsen
My presentation given at HighEdWeb Rochester on June 27, 2011. It focuses on how universities should think about developing and building out their strategy for mobile devices. The future of mobile in higher ed is much larger than one app or one website. Numbers regarding adoption of mobile overall as well as at West Virginia University are included.
Responsive & Adaptive Design: Delivering Websites That Delight Your UsersBBDO
Considering that mobile and tablet users constitute an ever-growing share Internet traffic, designing websites with a mobile-first strategy is crucial to a sites success. This paper considers the two UX design techniques that can bring beautiful web design to the smaller screen.
This document discusses coding responsive emails. It notes that responsive design provides an optimal experience across devices without scrolling or zooming through fluid layouts and images. It also discusses why responsive design is important given email client usage statistics showing over 60% of subscribers viewing on mobile. Template strategies are discussed, including separating templates from content areas and using templating engines and preprocessing. Testing on various devices and browsers is also recommended. Resources for learning more about responsive email design patterns, tools, and blogs are provided.
Hybrid mobile development vs. Native using ionicMohamed TAIEB
This document provides information about hybrid mobile app development and the Ionic Framework. It discusses the benefits of hybrid apps, including writing code once that can run on multiple platforms, leveraging existing web development talent, and providing a consistent user experience. It also compares hybrid and native development, highlighting hybrid's advantages around speed, cost savings, and future-proofing apps. The document shares testimonials from companies like MarketWatch and Nationwide that have successfully used Ionic for their hybrid mobile strategies. It invites the reader to discuss their hybrid app needs with an Ionic strategist.
This document discusses responsive design as a solution for publishers facing increasing mobile traffic. It begins by defining responsive design as a technique that uses fluid grids and media queries to automatically rearrange content for any device. It then discusses how responsive design allows publishers to have a single content experience across devices rather than separate mobile sites. The document notes several major publishers that have adopted responsive design and finds that those using it see increased traffic and engagement. However, it also notes challenges in implementing responsive design, such as ensuring fast load times and integrating display advertising seamlessly across devices. Overall, the document concludes that while responsive design poses technical challenges, publishers that have adopted it are pleased with the results and responsive design is likely the best approach to address the growing mobile
eMarketer Webinar: Responsive Design—A Solution for Publishers, a Question fo...eMarketer
Join eMarketer's Catherine Boyle as she discusses how responsive web design is addressing the challenge of device fragmentation by dynamically adjusting content and brand messages to fit the screen of any internet-enabled device.
The document discusses the need for attorneys to have mobile-friendly websites. It notes the explosive growth of mobile devices and access to the web via smartphones and tablets. Within 5 years, mobile web access is expected to exceed desktop access. However, only 2% of businesses currently have mobile-optimized websites. The presentation argues that attorneys should develop mobile websites to reach clients on any device and not miss out on the growing mobile opportunity. It promotes the services of LawyerMobileDesign.com to build custom, responsive mobile sites for attorneys.
Mobile Website Landscape, Small Screen, Big OpportunitySuresh John
Mobile Website Landscape, Small Screen, Big Opportunity
Presented to the American Gas Association (AGA) Communications and Marketing Spring Meeting Presentation
The document provides an overview of Barb Cagley's background in graphic design and web/mobile app development. It then shares statistics on smartphone usage and penetration rates. Next, it discusses the differences between web apps, native apps, and social apps. The rest of the document offers guidance on determining your target audience, where they are located, types of apps to consider, examples, and factors for the mobile app decision process.
Mobile devices are increasingly how people access the internet and search for jobs. By the end of 2013, 50% of all internet traffic will come from mobile phones rather than desktop computers. Many job seekers now use mobile apps to search for jobs, with 77% using mobile job search apps to get quick access to new postings anywhere. Companies need to have a mobile strategy and presence to engage this full audience potential, including building mobile optimized websites and native apps. Allthetopbananas is an expert in developing mobile recruitment solutions for companies through packages that include building apps for iPhone, Android and other platforms.
Top Tips to Deliver Quality Web Experiences From IE 9 to the iPhoneCompuware APM
No matter what your customers use to access your website – from Internet Explorer 9 on a PC to Safari on an iPhone – they expect your site to be fast and work flawlessly.
Join our featured speakers, Harley Manning, VP and Research Director from independent research firm Forrester Research, Inc., and Compuware CTO APM Solutions Imad Mouline to learn:
- What growing browser and device proliferation means for IT and Website owners and developers
- The latest browser trends including the evolution of mobile and HTML 5
-Best practices for companies attempting to maintain cross-browser interoperability
How to meet customers’ web experience expectations regardless of browser or device
Marketing for mobile app begins when an idea turns into product. Perhaps, mobile app marketing is in huge demands due to the increasing number of mobile application uploaded on app stores. Now, you may be thinking of how I take my mobile app to different level, so that it can stand out. Thus, to solve your problem we have all 13 easy steps that will take your app marketing to next level.
The document summarizes a presentation on mobile user experience (UX) given on June 14th, 2012. It covers:
- Background on the state of mobile platforms and importance of custom mobile apps.
- Changes since the last briefing in 2009, including growth in app downloads and mobile usage statistics.
- Design principles for mobile like reducing content and prioritizing tasks.
- Current trends like responsive design, which adapts content for different screens using CSS.
- The future of mobile, including gestures and testing techniques.
Progressive Mobile Strategy Redux: The Future Friendly EnterpriseDave Olsen
A common refrain from both management and clients alike today (still!) is, "We need an app...." Unfortunately, over the long-term, mobile solutions will need to be more diversified than a single app or even a single platform. Not only will your customers be affected by the rapid adoption of smartphones but also your workforce and business processes. From optimizing web content to developing unique experiences mobile will touch and transform your entire enterprise. Together we’ll look ahead to see what kind of changes an enterprise needs to make to be future friendly.
This talk was presented at the Huawei Mobile Information Revolution Think Tank on November 19, 2015.
Hybrid Smart phone application development analysisSandeep Krishna
Describes how to analyze requirement and choose the application development platform for smart phones apps. Suggests approach and platform on prior implementation experience. An Analysis initiated by UST global Malaysia Microsoft Excellence Team.
Rajdeep Maiton - Responsive Web Design - VivaVocerajmaiton
This research project examines whether responsive web design is necessary for all websites. Through secondary research and interviews with industry professionals, the researcher tested various responsive design techniques and their usability across different devices. Key findings include that responsive design is preferred over mobile-specific design, content hierarchy is important, and further testing is needed to determine the best user experience across thousands of devices. The conclusion is that responsive design may not always be viable due to content or budget constraints, and is not required for every website.
Decide if PhoneGap is for you as your mobile platform selectionSalim M Bhonhariya
The document discusses strategies for developing a mobile application. It compares web applications, hybrid applications, and native applications. Hybrid applications like PhoneGap allow developing using HTML5/JavaScript while accessing device features, providing a compromise between web and native. The document suggests PhoneGap is best if performance and user experience are not primary concerns and a shorter timeline is needed, as it allows building once and releasing across platforms quickly. Otherwise, native may be preferable for the best performance, experience, and access to device features.
Responsive web design (RWD) is an approach to web design which makes web pages render well on a variety of devices and window or screen sizes. Recent work also considers the viewer proximity as part of the viewing context as an extension for RWD. Content, design and performance are necessary across all devices more https://www.seoczar.com
Developing a Progressive Mobile StrategyDave Olsen
My presentation given at HighEdWeb Rochester on June 27, 2011. It focuses on how universities should think about developing and building out their strategy for mobile devices. The future of mobile in higher ed is much larger than one app or one website. Numbers regarding adoption of mobile overall as well as at West Virginia University are included.
Responsive & Adaptive Design: Delivering Websites That Delight Your UsersBBDO
Considering that mobile and tablet users constitute an ever-growing share Internet traffic, designing websites with a mobile-first strategy is crucial to a sites success. This paper considers the two UX design techniques that can bring beautiful web design to the smaller screen.
This document discusses coding responsive emails. It notes that responsive design provides an optimal experience across devices without scrolling or zooming through fluid layouts and images. It also discusses why responsive design is important given email client usage statistics showing over 60% of subscribers viewing on mobile. Template strategies are discussed, including separating templates from content areas and using templating engines and preprocessing. Testing on various devices and browsers is also recommended. Resources for learning more about responsive email design patterns, tools, and blogs are provided.
Hybrid mobile development vs. Native using ionicMohamed TAIEB
This document provides information about hybrid mobile app development and the Ionic Framework. It discusses the benefits of hybrid apps, including writing code once that can run on multiple platforms, leveraging existing web development talent, and providing a consistent user experience. It also compares hybrid and native development, highlighting hybrid's advantages around speed, cost savings, and future-proofing apps. The document shares testimonials from companies like MarketWatch and Nationwide that have successfully used Ionic for their hybrid mobile strategies. It invites the reader to discuss their hybrid app needs with an Ionic strategist.
This document discusses responsive design as a solution for publishers facing increasing mobile traffic. It begins by defining responsive design as a technique that uses fluid grids and media queries to automatically rearrange content for any device. It then discusses how responsive design allows publishers to have a single content experience across devices rather than separate mobile sites. The document notes several major publishers that have adopted responsive design and finds that those using it see increased traffic and engagement. However, it also notes challenges in implementing responsive design, such as ensuring fast load times and integrating display advertising seamlessly across devices. Overall, the document concludes that while responsive design poses technical challenges, publishers that have adopted it are pleased with the results and responsive design is likely the best approach to address the growing mobile
eMarketer Webinar: Responsive Design—A Solution for Publishers, a Question fo...eMarketer
Join eMarketer's Catherine Boyle as she discusses how responsive web design is addressing the challenge of device fragmentation by dynamically adjusting content and brand messages to fit the screen of any internet-enabled device.
The document discusses the need for attorneys to have mobile-friendly websites. It notes the explosive growth of mobile devices and access to the web via smartphones and tablets. Within 5 years, mobile web access is expected to exceed desktop access. However, only 2% of businesses currently have mobile-optimized websites. The presentation argues that attorneys should develop mobile websites to reach clients on any device and not miss out on the growing mobile opportunity. It promotes the services of LawyerMobileDesign.com to build custom, responsive mobile sites for attorneys.
Mobile Website Landscape, Small Screen, Big OpportunitySuresh John
Mobile Website Landscape, Small Screen, Big Opportunity
Presented to the American Gas Association (AGA) Communications and Marketing Spring Meeting Presentation
The document provides an overview of Barb Cagley's background in graphic design and web/mobile app development. It then shares statistics on smartphone usage and penetration rates. Next, it discusses the differences between web apps, native apps, and social apps. The rest of the document offers guidance on determining your target audience, where they are located, types of apps to consider, examples, and factors for the mobile app decision process.
Mobile devices are increasingly how people access the internet and search for jobs. By the end of 2013, 50% of all internet traffic will come from mobile phones rather than desktop computers. Many job seekers now use mobile apps to search for jobs, with 77% using mobile job search apps to get quick access to new postings anywhere. Companies need to have a mobile strategy and presence to engage this full audience potential, including building mobile optimized websites and native apps. Allthetopbananas is an expert in developing mobile recruitment solutions for companies through packages that include building apps for iPhone, Android and other platforms.
Top Tips to Deliver Quality Web Experiences From IE 9 to the iPhoneCompuware APM
No matter what your customers use to access your website – from Internet Explorer 9 on a PC to Safari on an iPhone – they expect your site to be fast and work flawlessly.
Join our featured speakers, Harley Manning, VP and Research Director from independent research firm Forrester Research, Inc., and Compuware CTO APM Solutions Imad Mouline to learn:
- What growing browser and device proliferation means for IT and Website owners and developers
- The latest browser trends including the evolution of mobile and HTML 5
-Best practices for companies attempting to maintain cross-browser interoperability
How to meet customers’ web experience expectations regardless of browser or device
Marketing for mobile app begins when an idea turns into product. Perhaps, mobile app marketing is in huge demands due to the increasing number of mobile application uploaded on app stores. Now, you may be thinking of how I take my mobile app to different level, so that it can stand out. Thus, to solve your problem we have all 13 easy steps that will take your app marketing to next level.
The document summarizes a presentation on mobile user experience (UX) given on June 14th, 2012. It covers:
- Background on the state of mobile platforms and importance of custom mobile apps.
- Changes since the last briefing in 2009, including growth in app downloads and mobile usage statistics.
- Design principles for mobile like reducing content and prioritizing tasks.
- Current trends like responsive design, which adapts content for different screens using CSS.
- The future of mobile, including gestures and testing techniques.
Progressive Mobile Strategy Redux: The Future Friendly EnterpriseDave Olsen
A common refrain from both management and clients alike today (still!) is, "We need an app...." Unfortunately, over the long-term, mobile solutions will need to be more diversified than a single app or even a single platform. Not only will your customers be affected by the rapid adoption of smartphones but also your workforce and business processes. From optimizing web content to developing unique experiences mobile will touch and transform your entire enterprise. Together we’ll look ahead to see what kind of changes an enterprise needs to make to be future friendly.
This talk was presented at the Huawei Mobile Information Revolution Think Tank on November 19, 2015.
Hybrid Smart phone application development analysisSandeep Krishna
Describes how to analyze requirement and choose the application development platform for smart phones apps. Suggests approach and platform on prior implementation experience. An Analysis initiated by UST global Malaysia Microsoft Excellence Team.
Rajdeep Maiton - Responsive Web Design - VivaVocerajmaiton
This research project examines whether responsive web design is necessary for all websites. Through secondary research and interviews with industry professionals, the researcher tested various responsive design techniques and their usability across different devices. Key findings include that responsive design is preferred over mobile-specific design, content hierarchy is important, and further testing is needed to determine the best user experience across thousands of devices. The conclusion is that responsive design may not always be viable due to content or budget constraints, and is not required for every website.
Decide if PhoneGap is for you as your mobile platform selectionSalim M Bhonhariya
The document discusses strategies for developing a mobile application. It compares web applications, hybrid applications, and native applications. Hybrid applications like PhoneGap allow developing using HTML5/JavaScript while accessing device features, providing a compromise between web and native. The document suggests PhoneGap is best if performance and user experience are not primary concerns and a shorter timeline is needed, as it allows building once and releasing across platforms quickly. Otherwise, native may be preferable for the best performance, experience, and access to device features.
Responsive web design (RWD) is an approach to web design which makes web pages render well on a variety of devices and window or screen sizes. Recent work also considers the viewer proximity as part of the viewing context as an extension for RWD. Content, design and performance are necessary across all devices more https://www.seoczar.com
(Healthcare) make your business mobile with responsive web designLeisl Schrader
As the new gold standard for the mobile web, Responsive Web Design has paved the way for businesses of all types to reach customers on the go, by catering to virtually any mobile device. There are specific challenges faced by healthcare organizations in making the transition, but also unique opportunities and benefits.
This document outlines 6 key web development trends for 2021:
1. Single-page apps that avoid page reloading for a better user experience.
2. Progressive web apps that allow access to some website features offline.
3. Serverless architecture that improves performance by offloading tasks to the cloud.
4. Voice commerce as voice-based interfaces become more common.
5. WebAssembly to improve page loading speeds and performance.
6. The RAIL module to optimize response times, animations, idle periods, and page loading.
What Are Progressive Web Application DevelopmentApp Verticals
Progressive web application development using the latest web technologies can provide both a website and app-like experience for users. Recent browser developments have enabled features like installing web apps to the home screen, push notifications, and offline functionality. Developing progressive web apps has advantages over traditional apps like using open web standards, larger ecosystems, and not requiring app store approval. As attention to apps grows, progressive web applications are a good solution developed using web application frameworks.
Web Application Development- Best Practices in 2023.Techugo
A web app is an interactive app that utilizes web development technologies, and end users can seamlessly access the same from their browser.
Web apps use standard back-end and front-end development technologies. Notably, web apps are closely related to websites. Not only this, but Web app development and web design share a number of parallelisms. To know more, visit the post.
Responsive Web Design vs Mobile Web AppPamela Ireri
The document discusses the differences between responsive web design and mobile web apps. Responsive web design uses a single code base that adapts to different screen sizes, while mobile web apps are separate applications optimized for mobile. The document provides an overview of the pros and cons of each approach and recommends considering business needs like user experience, development timelines, and maintenance requirements to determine the best option. It also provides a case study of a retail client that implemented a mobile web app solution to reach more customers across various devices quickly and cost-effectively.
The document provides a summary of key findings from a study of the top 100 retail websites' performance on mobile devices. The main findings are:
1. The median page load time was 7.84 seconds for full sites and 4.33 seconds for mobile sites, both missing user expectations of under 4 seconds. Slow load times negatively impact businesses.
2. While 80% of companies have mobile sites, 21% do not allow visitors to access the full site from mobile. However, mobile sites often cannot replace the full experience and content that users expect.
3. Tablet users are sometimes served mobile sites instead of the full site, especially for Android tablets, which is a frustrating experience. Responsive design aims
Web application development in 2023 is expected to focus on cutting-edge technologies like AI, AR/VR, blockchain, and cloud computing. The integration of these technologies will enable businesses to create more engaging and personalized web applications that offer a seamless user experience. In addition, the emphasis on security and accessibility will be even greater in 2023, driving the development of secure and accessible web applications that can be used by people with disabilities.
The trend of Web Development is evolving every year with an immense amount of speed. New technologies are being discovered on a daily basis as developers exploring new technologies with a new way of innovation.
if you are a businessman who uses digital marketing ( web development), it’s important for you to see these changes and apply them- so that you can be in the competition and attract more of the customer’s to your business.
Context-Aware and User-Centered Design: The Lost Battle Between Desktop and M...UX Riga
The talk tries to explore the context-aware design approach as well as user-centered design, and how we should stop thinking in terms of universal solutions, why responsive design sometimes is actually not such a good idea, and why it's important to validate pretty much everything before applying anything new.
Top 10 Web Development Trends To Pay Attention in 2022.pptx75waytechnologies
Think back ten years ago when there were 255 million websites and today when this figure has reached 1.93 billion. There is no shadow of a doubt that the web development industry is advancing at a rapid pace. Over the decades, this industry has observed major growth. So, as a website owner, it is imperative to keep up with the web development trends to dominate the competitive market. Right? Paying no attention to such trends will get you astray in the never-ending universe of the web. The website owner has to face serious consequences such as low website performance, bummer user experience, and falling behind your competitors.
So, the ball is in your court! If you develop and maintain your website following ongoing trends, achieving success in this digital world will become a breeze. But what does this industry have in store for 2022?
We have covered all web development trends to help you surge ahead in the market. Let’s take a closer look at the below-listed trends you must pay attention to in 2022.
This document discusses the importance of load testing jQuery-based mobile websites. It notes that mobile commerce is growing rapidly, with over 50% of e-commerce revenues coming from mobile devices. To provide a good experience for mobile users, websites need to be optimized for mobile through responsive design and tailored interfaces. Load testing allows simulating real-world usage loads to evaluate performance and identify bottlenecks. The document recommends using the Borland Silk Performer software for load testing jQuery mobile websites due to its ability to simulate large numbers of virtual users on different devices and operating systems.
The document discusses considerations for developing a mobile application versus a mobile web site. It notes that mobile apps can access native device features but have a higher development and maintenance cost. Mobile websites have a lower cost but cannot access certain device capabilities and may have a less rich user experience. The document also examines different types of mobile apps and strategies for marketing an app within app marketplaces.
Avail unique and secure web application development services that match your business strategies from Tvisha- the top web application development company.
How has React become the preferred choice to.pdfMindfire LLC
Is your financial institution debating whether to hire a React JS expert and whether React is the best choice for managing your banking app? It is evident that the financial landscape has experienced a massive transformation and breakthrough during the last decade.
WELCOME TO
The Complete Guide to Becoming a Web Developer.
Our daily lives are heavily influenced by technology, from the most basic apps to the most ground-breaking creations.
A developer created every website or piece of software we come across, but what precisely is web development and what do they do?
In this article on how to become a web developer, all of these questions will be addressed.
It may appear to outsiders Web Development to be a challenging, perplexing, and largely inaccessible field. We have therefore created the definitive introduction to web development and what it takes to become a fully-fledged web developer in order to shed some light on this fascinating business.
In this book, we'll go through the fundamentals of web development in great detail before showcasing the skills and resources you'll need to succeed in the field. The next step is to begin acquiring those abilities if you feel web development is for you. You can accomplish this in this free, beginner-friendly, short-course on coding.
But first, let's examine the state of the web development sector in 2023 and ask ourselves whether going into this field would be a wise career choice.
We'll talk about the following:
Is it a good time to work as a web developer right now?
Prior to beginning a new career, it's crucial to think about your options. Can you find plenty of stability and chances in your new field? How probable is it that you'll land a job once you've completed the school or bootcamp of your choice?
These inquiries are more critical than ever in light of the last two years. The economy and job market have both been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. The epidemic first slowed hiring in 2020 when global lockdowns went into effect. However, a research by Glassdoor found that hiring increased significantly in 2021 as a result of the introduction of the vaccine and the recovery of the economy.
However, tech hiring accelerated throughout 2021 and into 2022 as workers flocked to sectors that were more "recession- and covid-proof." In light of this, let's examine the state of the web development sector in 2023.
15 Burning Web Development Trends to Follow in 2023CHL Softech
New web technologies are constantly being developed in the current world. These trends present several chances for business owners to attract more users. Additionally, they guarantee that website development agency India maintain their marketability.
https://www.chlsoftech.com/blogs/web-development-trends-to-follow-in-2023.html
Discover the benefits of outsourcing SEO to Indiadavidjhones387
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1. Delivering Fast Responsive Site
Problems & Challenges in Responsive Web Designing and Mobile Web apps
Sheeraz Qurban | Technical Report Writing | Nov-04-2014
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Abstract
The purpose of this report is to empower the new technology named as Responsive
Web Design (RWD).
This report will evaluate the Responsive web design adoption, prerequisite for
successful responsive web, and its need and user experiences.
After reading this report one will fully understand Responsive web design
technology and will be able to deliver responsive web design quickly. If one is not a
developer he will be able to convey its message and ideas to its developer for
betterment of its responsive website.
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Introduction
What is responsive design?
It’s not a single piece of technology, but rather, a set of techniques and ideas that
form a whole.
what is responsive design exactly? Actually, a better question to ask might be, what
problem does responsive web design solve? Well, as you may have noticed,
computers aren’t the only piece of hardware with a web browser anymore. I might
get myself in trouble by saying this, but the iPhone was one of the first mobile
devices to feature a really great web browser, and it really put the spotlight on
upgrading the experience of the mobile web. Many other devices followed suit and,
seemingly overnight, the face of the mobile web had changed.
The changing landscape of web browsers meant that users expectations also
changed; people expected to be able to browse the web on their phones just as
easily as they browse the web on a desktop computer. So, in response to this (if
you’ll excuse the pun) the web design community started creating mobile versions
of their websites. In hindsight, this wasn’t really the way forward, but at the time it
seemed like a reasonable idea. Every website would have their normal ‘desktop’
version of their site, and as a bonus, a ‘mobile’ version.
In summary, the spectrum of screen sizes and resolutions is widening every day,
and creating a different version of a website that targets each individual device is
not a practical way forward. This is the problem that responsive web design
addresses head on.
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Mobile Impacts the Bottom Line
Engaging mobile users with fast, quality web experiences has become a business requirement. For
the 2012 holiday shopping season US Retailers saw as much as 24 percent of all internet shopping
traffic from mobile devices - versus just 6 percent two years ago.1 A poster child of mobile success,
eBay, expects to exceed $20 billion in volume from mobile alone2.
Mobile isn’t just about retail. Financial services companies like Bank of America surpassed 12.6
million mobile users in the first quarter of 2013, which is 30 percent higher than in the first quarter
of 2012.3 And media companies like Hearst are recording overall mobile volume across its
magazines’ web properties up nearly 200 percent year-over-year with around 20 percent of all
traffic coming from mobile devices.4
Mobile is a global phenomenon. In certain regions mobile is starting to overtake desktop5 in terms
of internet access.
FIGURE 1: According to StatCounter mobile traffic in India surpassed desktop traffic in August 2012
These trends all point to a single business directive: ignore mobile users and risk losing a large and
growing portion of your business.
Responsive Web Design Adoption Growing Fast
One of the ways to engage mobile users that has gained traction is Responsive Web Design (RWD).
Responsive Web Design6 is a web development approach that suggests web pages should respond
to the context in which they’re loaded (primarily screen size) and change their user interface
accordingly. The practice consists of a mix of flexible grids and layouts, images and an intelligent
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use of CSS3 media queries. RWD pages contain the HTML required to display all versions of a
website, including both mobile and desktop views. CSS and JavaScript run in the browser and hide
or modify the content to fit the screen size. Large brands such as Microsoft, Time, Disney and
Tommy Hilfiger have all launched RWD sites.
FIGURE 2: Different approaches to engage mobile users
Responsive Web Design adoption is in part driven by the operational efficiencies due to the
elimination of a different design and development phase for each new mobile device category that
comes to market. With Facebook7 reporting that 7,000 different mobile device types access the site
every single day, and UK publisher The Guardian authoring articles entitled: “Fragmented world:
what two years of traffic data teaches you about mobile” the operational challenges of supporting
an ever-growing deluge of mobile devices are clear.
FIGURE 3: The Top 250 handsets per manufacturer visiting guardian.co.uk
While adopting a RWD strategy might seem simpler the reality is successfully engaging mobile
users with RWD sites are not without its challenges. As mobile devices have grown more powerful,
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networks have become faster and more consistent, so too have the expectations of mobile end-
users grown.
Fast, Quality Web Experiences a Prerequisite for
Success
A core component of the mobile user experience is speed. When considering how online
experience influences behavior, users inherently know that fast is better than slow.8 In 2009
Akamai commissioned Forrester Research to ask consumers how fast they expect a website to load
on their PC. 47 percent said 2 seconds or less.9 In 2011 Equation Research asked the same question,
but of smartphone users: how fast do you expect a website to load on your smartphone? 34 percent
said 2 seconds or less.10 In 2012 the same question was posed to tablet users. The result: close to 70
percent of end-users expect websites to load in 2 seconds or less.11 That’s the majority and that’s
fast.
FIGURE 4: End-users expect fast, high quality web experiences across all devices
If you look at these survey results two things become clear. First, end-users don’t care about the
underlying technological challenges required to deliver fast, quality experiences to constrained de-
vices over wireless and cellular networks. They just want sites to work and be fast. Second, end-user
expectations just keep getting higher. Just as every time Apple releases a new smartphone, it has to
be faster, thinner, and generally better in every way, web experience expectations are no exception.
End-users expect Web applications to keep getting faster, richer and more engaging.12
To Deliver Fast, Quality Web Experiences Is Not Easy
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To deliver engaging, rich Responsive Web Design sites fast is difficult however. Let’s look at the
web applications themselves. Guy Podjarny, Akamai Technologies’ Web Experience CTO,
performed extensive research13 on the composition of Responsive Web Design sites and the impact
on web performance. He tested 347 RWD14 sites across different screen resolutions and compared
the number of bytes required to download each
page across each resolution.
Podjarny found that 72 percent of RWD sites tested
were roughly the same size across different screen
resolutions, and 22 percent were only slightly
smaller.
FIGURE 5: Vast majority of 347 RWD pages tested
download about the same number of bytes across
resolutions
What’s worse, not only do most pages deliver the
same payload across different devices but that pay-
load aligns to the general trend of pages becoming
heavier15 with the average page size close to 1.2
Megabytes.
FIGURE 6: Average page size by file type per resolution across 347 RWD sites
One of the challenges associated with the larger, more complex pages associated with RWD is that
they need to be delivered to end-users’ browsers, which then need to process and render them.
Often on underpowered mobile devices with limited computing power, this can adversely affect the
user experience.
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Designers and developers have become used to powerful PCs on high bandwidth, low latency wired
cable connections. Even in this environment it is challenging to deliver rich, fast and engaging Web
applications. Add the constraints associated with mobile devices to the mix, as well as unpredict-
able Wi-Fi or congested 3G networks, and this becomes even more difficult. Not only is the
available bandwidth of cellular and wireless networks much lower but latency and variability are
generally much higher. This is bad news as research has shown that when it comes to web
performance latency has a bigger impact than bandwidth.16
FIGURE 7: Cellular and wireless networks tend to be low bandwidth, high latency environments compared to con-
sumer grade cable networks
Most RWD Sites Not Meeting End-User Experience
Expectations
So what does delivering large, complex pages to mobile devices mean from an end-users’
perspective? Below is a snapshot of the experience of an end-user visiting a US retailer’s RWD site’s
home page on a variety of different devices/networks. Performance metrics were captured with an
empty browser cache using Safari’s remote debugging capability. Ten tests for each device/network
were run with the median page load time (onLoad event) displayed below. The conclusion is
obvious. The delivery of a relatively small 700KB site to a mobile device, over wireless networks, has
resulted in serious performance shortcomings.
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FIGURE 8: Example
RWD site does not
meet end-users’ per-
formance
expectations
Unfortunately the RWD site above is by no means unique. By their very nature many Responsive
Web Design (RWD) sites tend to be complex and slow.17 Based on Podjarny ’s research it is clear
that the vast majority of RWD sites deliver virtually the same bloated pages no matter the end-
user’s unique situation. In fact RWD site performance has been acknowledged as a serious concern
in the web development community.
Fast, Quality Responsive Web Design Sites Will
Improve the Bottom Line
At this point you might be wondering – does it even matter if Responsive Web Design sites are
slow? The short answer: yes, it matters. When dissatisfied with website performance, close to 50
percent of mobile users are unlikely to visit the site again. Even more worryingly, close to 30
percent are less likely to purchase from that company – across all channels.18 Looking at survey
data is good but let’s look at real end-user data from the field. Real-user monitoring19 data allows
you to see how real consumers actually behave. The Gomez graphs below are across aggregate data
from around 280+ websites and 271 million page views.20 The trend is clear: the slower the page,
the higher the abandonment rate. And higher abandonment generally means less revenue.
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FIGURE 10: The trend is clear: slower pages equal higher abandonment
Poor website performance has also been linked to a decrease in revenue, traffic, conversions,21 and
an increase in customer support costs.
How to Deliver Fast, Quality Responsive Web Design
Sites
It is clear that delivering fast Web sites of all varieties, including RWD sites is vital. Optimizing
RWD site performance is not easy and requires considerable expertise and resources22 however. As
illustrated earlier RWD pages contain the HTML required to display all versions of a website,
including both mobile and desktop views. CSS and JavaScript run in the browser and hide or
modify the content to fit the screen size. On smartphones, this often means the browser downloads
the entire content needed to display the desktop site, only to have CSS/JS hide the vast majority of
it.
The first step to deliver fast, quality RWD sites is to focus on the actual page and the associated
objects delivered to the end-user. As web performance optimization guru Steve Souder’s likes to
point out: “80-90 percent of end-user response time is spent on the frontend. Start there.”23
There are a variety of options available to developers looking to overcome the challenges associated
with delivering heavy RWD sites. To start with, move content as close to the end-user as possible
(i.e. use a Content Delivery Network (CDN)24) and leverage optimal delivery mechanisms such as
SPDY25 that are particularly relevant for wireless networks. Next focus on the components of the
Responsive Web Design application; the HTML, images, JavaScript and CSS objects.
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To deliver faster pages, focus on:
1. Reducing the number of requests
2. Reducing the number of bytes
3. Accelerating rendering
Reducing the number of requests
The fastest request is the one that isn’t made. Each client HTTP request and server response
combination represents at least one round-trip on the network. Depending on the end-user’s
situation and proximity to the origin server, a single round-trip request can take seconds to
complete. A single web page can require dozens of HTTP requests before it can render content,
with requests often delaying one another due to the number of connections limited by the specific
browser. To reduce round-trips use several techniques to eliminate unnecessary requests such as
consolidating multiple CSS and JavaScript files, in-lining small images and leveraging new caching
features in HTML5.
Reducing the number of bytes
The math is simple: the larger a web page (measured by bytes), the longer it will take to deliver
over a constrained network, and the longer it will take a browser to process and render the content.
Images in particular are an issue for Responsive Web Design sites. Keep file size in check by
adjusting image formats, improving cache management, compressing files, and removing data such
as comments, whitespaces and image metadata. Automated solutions exist to help deliver the right
image resolution to the right device and avoid excessively large images, maintaining image quality
at the edge of what the user can perceive, for both small and large screens. For example a page can
be optimized to only load the images that are visible within the current viewport. As the user
scrolls down, new images are loaded on demand. Loading images on demand helps improve page
load time and also reduces bandwidth for cases where a user doesn’t actually scroll down a page.
For RWD sites in particular this keeps pages from downloading hidden images, meant for other
display sizes or conditions.
Accelerating rendering
Processing a web page is a complicated process. Browsers employ complex logic during load time,
making decisions such as which files to download serially vs. in parallel, which resource types block
rendering, and how to manage their connections. At the same time, they need to parse and execute
complicated HTML, CSS and JavaScript code, which is often not well defined. Unfortunately, the
browser doesn’t know sites in advance and is forced to employ generic logic when processing a
page. This logic changes between old and new browsers, is limited by backward compatibility and
is not customized to a site. Techniques like deferring print style sheets, keeping social buttons from
blocking rendering and prefetching the next page are ways to guide the browser into doing the
right thing. As a result, users can get a truly fast user experience, attuned to their needs.
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FIGURE 13: The optimized RWD site is significantly faster due to a reduction in bytes, requests and faster
rendering
Optimize Responsive Web Design Sites with Akamai
Delivering fast RWD sites is not easy and requires considerable expertise and resources.26 Few
organizations have developers or expertise in-house to take this on. As Responsive Web Design
evolves new models for delivering fast, quality web experiences to all users are coming to light. In
particular an approach called RESS (Responsive Web Design + Server Side Components)27 seems to
combine the best of current mobile delivery techniques while keeping perfor mance in the forefront.
Whichever Responsive Web Design approach you adopt Akamai can help make it faster, offload
development resources and optimize infrastructure investments. Akamai enables companies to
accelerate and optimize their RWD sites through caching, network and application optimization.
In particular Akamai Front-End Optimization (FEO) improves the web experience by modifying
the HTML and associated resources to reduce requests, the amount of data delivered, and
accelerate page rendering.
Akamai Front-End Optimization accomplishes this in real-time at the edge, closest to the end-user,
without modifying the original web content. Optimizations are applied in concert with existing
Akamai acceleration technologies to reduce the total size of the web page and its parts by using
more efficient formats, improving cache-ability and removing unnecessary content. In addition
Akamai Front-End Optimization can improve page rendering by adjusting the order or timing of
loading data resources. This can help eliminate bottlenecks and inefficiencies associated with third-
party content or services that might otherwise delay critical content from being displayed first.
To learn more about how to deliver fast, quality RWD sites without a team of dedicated front-end
performance engineers contact Akamai today.
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References
1. http://www.kpcb.com/insights/2012-internet-trends-update
2. http://www.ebayinc.com/content/press_release/20130116006423
3. http://bankinnovation.net/2013/04/bank-of-america-reports-12-6-million-mobile-users-30-yoy-growth/
4. http://mashable.com/2012/06/17/hearst-magazines-mobile/
5. http://gs.statcounter.com/#mobile_vs_desktop-IN-monthly-200812-201303
6. http://alistapart.com/article/responsive-web-design
7. http://techcrunch.com/2012/08/03/vp-mike-schroepfer-7000-different-mobile-devices-access-facebook-
every-day/
8. http://www.google.com/about/company/philosophy/
9. http://www.akamai.com/html/about/press/releases/2009/press_091409.html
10. http://www.gomez.com/resources/whitepapers/survey-report-what-users-want-from-mobile/
11. http://www.gomez.com/resources/whitepapers/survey-report-tablet-user-expectations/
12. http://www.akamai.com/dl/whitepapers/Forrester_Strategies_Solutions_Mobile_Web_Delivery.pdf
13. http://www.guypo.com/uncategorized/real-world-rwd-performance-take-2/
14. http://mediaqueri.es/
15. http://www.stevesouders.com/blog/2013/04/05/page-weight-grows-24-year-over-year-not-44/
16. http://www.belshe.com/2010/05/24/more-bandwidth-doesnt-matter-much/
17. http://www.slideshare.net/guypod/performance-implications-of-mobile-design-perf-audience-edition
18. http://www.gomez.com/resources/whitepapers/survey-report-tablet-user-expectations/
19. http://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=2446236
20. http://www.slideshare.net/Gomez_Inc
21. http://www.stevesouders.com/blog/2010/05/07/wpo-web-performance-optimization/
22. http://www.guypo.com/technical/responsive-web-design-is-bad-for-performance-there-i-said-it/
23. http://www.stevesouders.com/blog/2012/02/10/the-performance-golden-rule/
24. http://stevesouders.com/hpws/rules.php
25. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPDY
26. http://www.guypo.com/technical/responsive-web-design-is-bad-for-performance-there-i-said-it/
27. http://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?1392
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