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Presented at the IT Leaders Forum- Executive Networks. 20 minute intro used to start a discussion on mobile strategy.
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The Dangers of the Wrong Mobile Strategy
Theresa NeilFebruary, 2013
I work with companies on UX strategy + design.
Theresa Neil
Twitter: @theresaneil Recent Book: Mobile Design Pattern Gallery
What Are The Dangers of Building the Wrong Mobile Strategy?
•Wasted Time/Money
•Brand Degradation
•Increased Customer Attrition
•Falling Behind the Competition
Retail Example: Showrooming Phenomenon
38% of people who research an item on their mobile device will go into the store and buy it
Photos: http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeswomanfiles/2012/04/20/how-the-great-recession-strengthened-the-american-woman/
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/new-west-elm-store-opening-in-154871
Retail Example: Showrooming Phenomenon
42% of people who use their phones at the store use them to track down a better deal elsewhere
Data: http://www.retail-digital.com/consumer_trends/bad-mobile-strategy-a-retailers-loss
Photos: http://lemurims.com/showrooming-show-me-the-money/ http://www.journal-advocate.com/sterling-local_news/ci_22531860/postal-service-announces-new-delivery-schedule
The Right Mobile Strategy Covers the Bases
Companion Channelshttp://www.bizreport.com/2013/02/foresee-showrooming-as-much-of-an-opportunity-as-a-threat.html#
The Right Mobile Strategy Covers the Bases
+ New IdeasCompanion Channels
How Can You Build an Effective Mobile Strategy?
•(Re) Research your customers
•Explore how mobile can transform your business (update your business strategy to align with your new mobile objectives)
•Select the right technology combination
•Follow mobile best practices
http://blogs.sap.com/innovation/mobile-applications/dont-get-left-behind-with-a-bad-mobile-strategy-024238
Technology Options
Responsive WebOptimized Sites
Native Apps
Responsive Web
UIWindow 768 x 1024
Cisco London 2012
Responsive Web
Ideal For Informational Web SitesPromotional SitesContent Consumption Sites
• Newspapers• Magazines• Blogs• Galleries• Portfolios
Starbucks
Optimized Sites
Amazonʼs Classic Web Site & Tablet Site Mobile Web Site
Some companies have only two variations:
Optimized Sites
Classic Web Site Tablet Web Site Mobile Web Site
But trending towards three distinct experiences:
Responsive vs Optimized Sites
InformationalContent Heavy
• Newspapers• Magazines• Blogs• Galleries
Web Sites Web AppsSearchTravelRetailSaaSProductivity Tools(light-weight)
Responsive Optimized Sites
Native Apps
Defined An application that has been developed for use on a particular platform or device.
Typically native apps are coded with:Objective C for AppleJava for Android and BlackBerryC# or Visual Basic for Windows
But there are also other options:Ruby MotionMonoTouch and MonoDroid
Or a Hybrid:HTML apps in a wrapper like PhoneGap or Titanium
SearchTravelRetailProductivity Tools (light weight)
Optimized Sites vs Native Apps
Optimized Sites
Web Apps & Software
Native Apps
Web AppsEverything on the left +Games or Tools w/• Complex Calculations• Reporting/Charting• Native Functionality• Offline Access
Lufthansaʼs Solution Mobile Optimized + Native
Classic Web Site Kiosk
Native Tablet App Mobile Optimized SiteNative Mobile Apps
Enterprise Applications
TV (Boxee) Game Console (XBox) Game Device (Playstation)
Classic Web Site Hybrid Tablet Apps Hybrid Mobile Apps
Netflixʼs SolutionClassic Web + Native Apps
Responsive Web Site Point of Sale
Loyalty Program
Starbucks SolutionResponsive Web + Native Apps
Games Payments
Grocery Store Integration?
Gap: In the Danger Zone
Optimized websites look good and work well!
Gap in the Danger Zone
Native Apps Fail: Donʼt just wrap your website!
compared to
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