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Posted by kdarling on 10/16/06 21:31
Andy Dingley wrote:
> nagasaki mike wrote:
>
> > could someone point me towards any respected sites out there that will
> > explain (simply) the best ways to make websites mobile friendly?
>
> Good linearisation and good prioritisation, particularly for
> navigation.
> Mobiles don't usefully support 2-d navigation, so the user is forced
> into 1-d scrolling through lists. Make sure that the nav you use is
> workable as 1-d, and that it's accessible (i.e near the top).
In addition to the 1-d navigation, people hate to scroll sideways.
Vertical scrolling is expected and fine, just like reading a newspaper
column. Define widths, if needed, by "100%" instead of pixel size, so
they size to fit the device.
See also places like:
http://www.handheldsfordoctors.com/learn/wireless/principles.htm
and go to each device maker's site and download their docs (if any) on
their web browsers. That includes Microsoft, Palm, Blackberry. Get
their simulators as well. Very handy. Also go after browser docs
from Opera, etc.
I don't know if there's an up-to-date comprehensive book as a guide,
but it would sure be handy!
Kev
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