Questions

1. On what devices will a ReadyGo Mobile site work?
2. I already have a web site. Will I need to recreate my web site in ReadyGo Mobile if I want mobile device to access my content?
3. I have flash and other multimedia on my web site. Can I bring this into ReadyGo Mobile?
4. I have built my current site in Dreamweaver. Can I use Dreamweaver with ReadyGo Mobile?
5. Does ReadyGo Mobile have a way for me to see what a site will look like on a mobile device?
6. Can I use ReadyGo Mobile to create a web site that can be viewed by a PC-based browser?
7. What if I want to create content that can be viewed by both a PC-based browser and a smartphone?
8. Do you have recommendations for how to best prepare my content for delivery on a mobile device?
9. Can I turn my PowerPoint presentation into a web site for a mobile device?

Answers

1. On what devices will a ReadyGo Mobile site work?
Answer
Any device that has a modern (IE5.5 or later) web browser will display sites created with ReadyGo Mobile. This includes cell phones, smartphones, PDA's, tablet computers, PCs and Macs. Devices/platforms tested to date include: Blackberry, Chrome, iPhone (Safari), Palm, Minimo browser for Windows CE/Mobile, Symbian/Nokia, Windows Mobile, and Windows CE.


2. I already have a web site. Will I need to recreate my web site in ReadyGo Mobile if I want mobile device to access my content?
Answer
Yes, if your current web site does not work with mobile devices, you will need to copy/paste your existing web site into ReadyGo Mobile so that it will work with mobile devices.


3. I have flash and other multimedia on my web site. Can I bring this into ReadyGo Mobile?
Answer
Yes, you can bring any web readable elements into ReadyGo Mobile and these elements will display in the a desktop browser. However, be aware that most mobile devices do not yet have complete support for multimedia (e.g. Flash, Silverlight, Video) that is part of a web page.


4. I have built my current site in Dreamweaver. Can I use Dreamweaver with ReadyGo Mobile?
Answer
Yes and No - Yes, ReadyGo Mobile has a utility that imports Dreamweaver pages along with all associated graphics into a ReadyGo Mobile site. However, Dreamweaver pages do not always work on mobile devices.


5. Does ReadyGo Mobile have a way for me to see what a site will look like on a mobile device?
Answer
Yes, ReadyGo Mobile has a Mobile Preview mode where you can see how the content will look at seven different screen resolutions. This preview mode uses your PC's browser, which probably support multimedia and plug-ins. Most mobile devices don't support plug-in based content currently.


6. Can I use ReadyGo Mobile to create a web site that can be viewed by a PC-based browser?
Answer
Yes, ReadyGo Mobile can be used to create a web site that can be viewed by a PC-based browser. You can choose from one of the dozens of provided appearance templates or create your own.


7. What if I want to create content that can be viewed by both PC-based and mobile platforms?
Answer
There are a few differences between standard PC browser content and content that can be viewed on mobile devices. The amount of content on a page needs to be considered carefully. Generally, less content on your page is desirable when creating for mobile delivery compared to standard web site delivery. The skin/template/look and feel of a web site intended for a mobile device should be graphically simple. Sizes of embedded graphics should be much smaller for mobile display. With ReadyGo Mobile, you can choose different templates to apply to your content, and produce either one version that works in the various delivery environments or generate multiple versions of the same content. When generating multiple versions, the layout can be optimized for those environments, and the audience can be directed to the best version for their needs.


8. Do you have recommendations for how to best prepare my content for delivery on a mobile device?
Answer
ReadyGo Mobile will take care of the layout portion of your site. Content may need to be rearranged for best delivery in mobile environments: See tips on what content works best for mobile devices...


9. Can I turn my PowerPoint presentation into a website for a mobile device?
Answer
ReadyGo Mobile has a copy/paste from PowerPoint. This turns PowerPoint titles and bullets into ReadyGo titles and bullets. Generally, though, PowerPoint content by itself is not sufficient to provide the end-user with the information that they seek. Please review our authoring guide for a more comprehensive discussion.