Introduction
When building engaging digital experiences many brands focus first on optimizing for desktop, and it makes sense.
Mobile presents unique challenges from limited space, user behavior and confusion over where to start.
The reality is an average of 56% of web traffic worldwide now happens on mobile devices. Mobile optimization has shifted from a “nice to have” to a top priority.
Just as you optimize for desktop, you need to test, learn and adapt with mobile to offer a seamless brand experience for your customers across devices. We picked 7 essentials to help you dive into mobile optimization without hesitation.
Client Use Cases
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Highlight the full search bar
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O3 Identify CTA quick wins
Small changes can have a big impact on mobile. Experimenting with your CTAs is a great way to learn what works best for your customers with minimal resources and risk.
Some examples of ways you can play with your CTAs include:
Placement
Mobile users often browse with one hand. Keep CTAs within reach by placing them at the bottom of the screen.
Color
Use a color that stands out from your background. Is it obvious where to tap?
Copy
Mobile users are often browsing before making big decisions. Consider the customer journey and use CTA copy that encourages exploration.
Size
Ditch tiny icons for large CTAs with more space to tap. No more big thumbs tapping the wrong thing!
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Ease detail section on product pages to help customers quickly select their desired specifications without dropdowns.
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Reduce footer size
Remove clutter from the bottom of your mobile checkout pages where customers are unlikely to look for info.
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Make time for mobile optimization
As mobile usage starts to outpace desktop usage globally, optimizing for mobile is at the top of marketers’ lists.
Experimentation will help you make adjustments to your site to provide a cohesive digital brand experience for your customers, no matter their device.
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