Posted August 25th, 2011

Is Your Business Mobile-Ready?

There are 5.3 billion mobile subscribers worldwide – that’s more than two-thirds of the world population. Smart phone users make up 142 million of that number, and tablet users are not far behind, with sales expected to reach 70 million by the end of this year. More than ever, mobile subscribers are using their smartphones and tablets for traditional transactions such as banking, travel and shopping, as well as for local info and social media.

This means for many businesses and organizations, mobile is no longer an option, it’s a must. But developing an app or mobile website costs way more than you can afford, right? Maybe not. Technological advances have made basic app development as user-friendly (and cost-effective) as posting to a blog. Mashable’s Giles Goodwin shares five tips for easy mobile development. Read all about it here.