Is your site "Mobile Ready"

Is your website mobile ready?

In 2010, there were 60 million smart phones sold in the US. This is expected to increase to 90 million in 2011. More and more people are surfing the internet on their phone.  Right now there is probably someone searching Google for “Golf Courses in {Your Area}” on their mobile device. 

If your website is optimized for the search engines and shows up on the first page of Google, what will the golfer see when they click on your listing?

Most golf course website design companies use Flash.  Flash is a software programming language that fades images in and out kind of like a slide show.  We also know a picture describes a 1,000 words, and showcasing your course’s pictures throughout the site is a key ingredient when marketing your golf course.  In most cases you only have one chance to make a first impression.

The problem is many mobile devices can’t see Flash.  Did you know the iPhone can’t view Flash.  If you have an iPhone and your website uses Flash, go check it out right now on your iPhone.

The solution….

Our websites use a special programming language that allows your website to be view perfectly on an iPhone, iPad and any mobile device, without losing the slide show effect on your homepage.

Go to www.golfwildhorse.com on your iphone right now.

There are still some mobile devices that can see Flash, but what about your navigation menu?  Is your site menu easy to navigate on your mobile device?

These are all very important factors when choosing a new website provider for your golf course.  Selecting a provider that understands golf is a given, but selecting a provider that is ahead of the technology curve is optimal.