Mobile Website

With the release of the iPhone5, once again, mobile websites are spotlighted.  The huge sales of mobile phones remind us of another opportunity for business advertisement.

The beauty of many Smartphones and iPhones is the way you can view most full websites.   But when your mobile phone plans don’t allow unlimited data use the user will be glad to have the option of viewing a mobile website.  My own mobile website is a brief touchstone.

A mobile website is designed to keep everything small – no large graphics; but more importantly  to get your contact information immediately in front of the visitor with phone numbers clickable, maps directly linked to Google.  Using the tools to help the client to connect with your business easily.

If your business has emergency issues – auto related, medical, dental, etc. – a mobile website can reach yet more people on their phones quicker.

As your business grows online a mobile website is another piece of the plan.

Google Reviews

Many of you know Google reviews changed once Google+ became a push-for Google.  There is no longer a name associated with the review until the reviewer goes back to his/her old reviews and updates.  Still they have been working for the business owner.

You may have also noticed the “star rating” – up to four stars, but you don’t see any rating for your business.  Until recently Google only displayed a rating when you had more than 30 reviews, then giving a rating.

New rules: Google now will only show a 4 star rating when you have 30 or more reviews within a 12 month period.

Good to know the rules!