Mobile Local Searches Will Exceed Desktop Local Searches

Thu, 06/21/2012

Although many practices are starting to develop a mobile compatible version of their website, the vast majority of websites still are not smartphone-friendly.  If your practice needs a little nudge to make what is a very small investment of time and money, the following study may get you started.

The study projects 1) a 600% increase in mobile searches over the next five years, and 2) the number of mobile searches will surpass desktop searches by 2015.

A recent study conducted by research and consulting firm BIA/Kelsey indicates that over the next three years, local search marketing will be dominated by the growth of mobile search and flat growth for desktop.

To read more details, view the full press release. 

More than ever, it is important to start developing resources to address today’s increasingly on-the-go consumer. 

Take a look at the following examples in your smartphone or mobile device and see the difference from your desktop-only website.

For details on what you should include in your mobile website, and how you should build it to get the most “bang for the buck,” give us a call – 800-916-3886.

~ By Bill Fukui, Chief Operating Officer