ReadyGo Mobile FAQ

Questions

1. What devices work with a web site created by ReadyGo Mobile?
2. I already have a web site, will I need to re-create 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 course 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 a PC based browser and a Smartphone?

Answers

1. What devices work with a web site created by ReadyGo Mobile?
Answer
Any device that has a browser can access a web site created with ReadyGo Mobile, this included, cell phones, smart phones, PDA's, tablet computers, PC's and Macs. Smart phone devices include: Blackberry, iPhone, Palm, Minimo, Samsung, Symbian/Nokia, Windows Mobile, Windows CE, or other mobile platforms with a standard web browser.
2. I already have a web site, will I need to re-create 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 does 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 browser of a PC user, Be Aware and Be Careful when brining multi-media into a site that is intended to work with mobile devices. Most plug-ins or multi-media will not play or display on a mobile device.
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 brings Dreamweaver pages along with all associated graphics into a ReadyGo Mobile site. No - Dreamweaver pages do not work on most mobile devices.
5. Does ReadyGo Mobile have a way for me to see what a course 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 in seven different mobile environments. Be aware - you are viewing this on your browser. Your browser will support multi-media and plug-ins that a mobile browser does not support.
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, just choose or create a template of your choice.
7. What if I want to create content that can be viewed by a PC based browser and a Smartphone?
Answer
There are a few differences between standard PC browser content and content that can be viewed by a SmartPhone. One difference is the amount of content on a page. You want less content on your page when creating mobile content then what is on a standard web site. The other is the skin/template/look and feel of a web site intended for a mobile device should be graphically simple. With ReadyGo Mobile you can choose many different templates to apply to your content. You can also choose to have the visitor view content via a network template, that is a different template depending on the device they are coming from.