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Robin Aniceta, Rodolfo Acepcion, Neil Raykha. Rayanac university a mobile website presentation. Introduction. Does it download in a reasonable time Does it render in a reasonable time Can it be rendered properly by the mobile browsers
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Robin Aniceta, Rodolfo Acepcion, Neil Raykha Rayanac university a mobile website presentation
Introduction • Does it download in a reasonable time • Does it render in a reasonable time • Can it be rendered properly by the mobile browsers • Does the page accommodate the reduced screen dimensions of mobile phones • Does the page accommodate the difficulty of input • Is it appropriate for the mobile context
Dealing with Bandwidth and Latency • Bandwidth. Avoid large graphics. These are rarely appropriate for a mobile context • Latency. Reduce the total number of resources (files) used by either eliminating them or combining them • Reduce Page weight (total size of page)
Five Rules for Designing Usable Mobile Web Sites • 1) The mobile web is mobile • 2) Context is King • 3) The devices are (very) different • 4) Forget your dotcom thinking. You need unique content and design • 5) Never forget rules one to four
The Mobile Web Ecosystem – The User • “Bored now” • Users who have time to kill. These users are mainly users who may be stuck on traffic, on a long bus/train ride to work or back home, etc. • “Repetitive now” • Users who are always on the top of their news. These users are mainly users who repetitively check scores, grades, assignments, etc. • “Urgent now” • Users who are in need of the information A.S.A.P. These users are users who mainly check for schedules, meetings, conditions, etc.