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cheapstudents on Mobile Web Version?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:07:37 +0000

Tushar @ Everything Finance said:

If you install the Wordpress Jetpack plugin, they give the mobile version of your website. Just need to activate it. And it looks pretty good.

I know it's a little late but just found this post. Thanks! I've just added the Wordpress Jetpack plugin and activated the mobile optimized version of my blog. Had a few of my friends check out the blog on mobile before the plugin, it looked awful.

Thanks for the help!

Money Counselor on Mobile Web Version?

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 09:43:42 +0000

Thanks everyone for the useful discussion and feedback... much appreciated!

Edward Antrobus on Mobile Web Version?

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:30:09 +0000

I don't know how big of an issue it is, but there is a difference between a mobile theme and a responsive theme. A mobile theme is a separate theme that is sent instead of the normal one, when the user-agent returns a value for a mobile browser. So it sends only the files needed for that theme. A responsive theme that sends all of the files for that theme, including full size images and all of the css. Then it let's the browser decide which version of the theme to load.

AverageJoe on Mobile Web Version?

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:58:03 +0000

Thanks for the great suggestions! About 1/4 of our traffic comes from tablets or phones, so I've been searching for a way to format the site better.

I can add this: I used OnSwipe for a bit. While I loved the look of it, it locked up all the time AND I had a hell of a time getting in the back end of FFA from my tablet when it was turned on.

Glen Craig on Mobile Web Version?

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:14:38 +0000

I recently purchased Studiopress' Genesis theme and many of their child themes are "responsive" in that they change their format depending on the size of the device. I'm currently using it on Parenting Family Money.

On the one hand mobile/tablet devices are improving every day so needing a mobile theme becomes a bit less of a priority. OTOH, speed and viewing size is still important and a mobile/responsive theme will help get your content to a reader quicker than your standard theme will.

Wayne on Mobile Web Version?

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:25:03 +0000

I use Studiopress themes which are mobile responsive. I've viewed my site on a tablet and smart phone. Besides the sidebars appearing below the content, I think it works well.

Eric - PersonalProfitability.com on Mobile Web Version?

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:01:10 +0000

What Tushar said. Jetpack!

Jake@iHeartBudgets.net on Mobile Web Version?

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:23:41 +0000

My theme has it built in. I use Weaver II (the "free" version), but will be switching soon. I think the layout is nice, plus my posts are excerpts with pictures, which is nice.

michael @ financial ramblings on Mobile Web Version?

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:59:29 +0000

I should add... I haven't bothered with a tablet version. Rather, I let that flow through to the main theme. I've looked at it on my iPad and it looks fine without modification, so no sense in forcing a plain Jane them on tablet visitors. I guess it might not look as good on a smaller, lower end tablet, but... Whatever. Can't please everyone all the time. :-)

CBC on Mobile Web Version?

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:39:09 +0000

As Edward mentioned, it really depends on how much traffic that you are receiving through mobile/ tablet devices. But still, traffic through these methods is only going to increase, next year with smart phones and of course tablets becoming the next best way to search.

michael @ financial ramblings on Mobile Web Version?

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 06:54:10 +0000

I use WPtouch Pro. Not terribly fancy, but it works. There's a free version, too, if you'd rather not spend any money on it.

Edward Antrobus on Mobile Web Version?

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:48:36 +0000

This article was written about WPTouch, but the code should apply to any mobile theme plugin. Delivering a Much Better experience to your iPhone clients

BeforeYouInvest on Mobile Web Version?

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:12:45 +0000

I've used WP Touch Pro on a few of my sites and never had any problems. It doesnt look amazing but its a heck of a lot easier for the reader to view the content than browsing a thesis theme on a tiny screen

Tushar @ Everything Finance on Mobile Web Version?

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 14:03:44 +0000

If you install the Wordpress Jetpack plugin, they give the mobile version of your website. Just need to activate it. And it looks pretty good.

sooverthis on Mobile Web Version?

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:58:03 +0000

Both of my sites have mobile versions – I only use responsive themes that will allow people to read on phones or tablets. I used the WP Touch plugin for a long time, but I really didn't like the way it looked. (Edited to add - re: what Edward said above, the Pro version of WP Touch does allow you to create a theme for tablets. But it's basically the same ugly layout as you get for phones.)

I'd be interested to know whether anyone has taken an offer from one of those companies and how it panned out. I thought about it at one point but never actually did it.