What is goMobi?
goMobi
is a service that creates and hosts mobile web sites. It gives mobile
users easy access to information about your business. Wherever they are,
whenever they need the information, they’re able to contact you with
just one click or touch. A goMobi mobile web site provides visitors
with everything from a click-through telephone number and GPS-enabled
map, to the ability to book appointments with you.
How do mobile web sites differ from desktop sites?
Mobile
web sites are adapted to the smaller screen size of a mobile device,
are easier to navigate, and have more abridged content and simpler
graphics to accommodate the slower download rates of mobile devices.
They also provide more direct access to the information that a customer
is likely to need while on the go, such as maps, directions, and phone
numbers.
My business already has a full web site. Why do I need a mobile site?
Many
businesses’ web sites don’t work well with the smaller screens and
slower load times of mobile devices. Navigating a full site on a mobile
device’s screen can be a challenge, and users abandon such sites quickly
out of frustration.
A
goMobi site resolves these problems and satisfies your mobile visitors
by giving them quick and easy access to the key information about your
business (phone number, location, business hours, etc.). Save them time
and money, and you convert them into customers.
What are the trends on mobile use of the Internet?
Worldwide,
about 10 billion customers use mobile devices to access the web. As a
percentage of overall use of the Internet, access via mobile devices is
ramping up rapidly: by 2015, it’s projected that more people will access
the Internet via mobile devices than via desktop computers. A mobile
presence is part of the new norm for business success.
Will this replace my desktop site, or be in addition to my desktop site?
While
your existing web site is aimed at giving in-depth information about
your business, a goMobi mobile site allows immediate access to the
content that matters most when visitors are on the go.
Your
desktop site and goMobi are complementary. Offered together, they make
sure your customers are getting the best user experience for their
context and their device. If you do not yet have a desktop site, goMobi
offers a quick and easy way to get up and running with a web site.
How does goMobi help me set up my mobile web site?
When
you sign up for goMobi, you get access to the user-friendly goMobi
Setup Assistant which puts you in charge of your site’s look and
content. With the Setup Assistant, your site can be built in minutes and
changed whenever you wish
Another
great feature of your goMobi site is that some of the content from your
full site will already be populated for you on your goMobi site, such
as your telephone number, address and logo
How often can I update/change my site? Are there additional costs for that?
You
can use the Setup Assistant at any time to make all the changes you
want. There is no extra charge, so you can experiment and find the best
way to use goMobi to grow your business.
What is included in the goMobi package?
The following is included in the package:
- Hosting of the goMobi site
- Unlimited access to the Setup Assistant to modify the goMobi site
- Bandwidth to support approximately 2000 page views per day
Can goMobi be used with a third level domain?
Can I use any TLD for my goMobi domain?
goMobi service can be used on any TLD except .TEL.
I
already own a .mobi domain name that I’d like to use for my mobile web
site. Can I use it instead of getting another one with goMobi?
Does my goMobi domain name need to be registered with you?
To use goMobi, the mobile domain name must be registered with us or use our DNS Hosting.
The
domain name for your desktop web site only needs to be registered with
us if you want mobile visitors to use the same domain name as your
desktop web site. If you are using a different domain name for goMobi,
the desktop domain name can be registered and hosted elsewhere.
How much time will I need to set up my goMobi site?
Your
goMobi site can be set up in minutes with the easy-to-use Setup
Assistant. The technology that powers goMobi pre-populates some of your
content, such as your telephone number for ‘Call Us’. Making any changes
to pre-selected content is very easy. The Setup Assistant is highly
intuitive and will guide you through each feature you want to include.
How do I set up my goMobi mobile web site?
Building
your mobile web site involves two tasks: configuring the address by
which visitors will access your mobile web site, and specifying the
content of the mobile web site
To configure the address to your mobile web site:
Log
into your account. In the “Manage Services” section, find the “goMobi”
links and click “Manage”. Click the domain name for which you want to
configure a mobile site (if you have not yet configured an access
address, the subscription is listed under a GMNNN.gomobinow.mobi
address).
In the “Subscription Overview” section, enter the domain name of your full-sized (“desktop”) web site, and click “Save”.
Choose the method by which you want visitors to access your mobile site:
- Use the same domain name as your desktop site.
- Use another domain name you own.
- Use a subdomain of gomobinow.mobi (such as example.gomobinow.mobi).
If
you want visitors using mobile devices to enter the same domain name
that you use for your desktop site, copy the script in the “Add Mobile
Site Redirect” text box and paste it into the header content of your
desktop web site code. When visitors access your web site using a mobile
device, this script identifies the device and delivers goMobi content
formatted for the compact screen.
If
you want visitors to use another domain name you own to access your
mobile site, scroll to the “Subscription Details” section, locate the
“Mobile URL” row, and click “edit”. Select the “Use an existing domain”
option, type your mobile domain name, and click “Save Settings”.
If
you want to use a subdomain of gomobinow.mobi, scroll to the
“Subscription Details” section, locate the “Mobile URL” row and click
“edit”. Select “Customize sub-domain”, type the sub-domain (host record
name) you’d like to use, and click “Check”. When you receive a response
indicating that the sub-domain name is available, click “Save Settings”.
To specify content for your mobile web site:
Log
in. In the “Manage Services” section, find the “goMobi” links and click
“Manage”. Click the domain name for the goMobi account you want to
manage. Click “Login to goMobi Control Panel” (depending on your browser
and toolbar and their pop-up settings, you may have to press Ctrl+click
to open the control panel). Work through the setup wizard as needed,
and then click “Finish”.
How does my goMobi content become live?
Your
goMobi web site is live as soon as you purchase the service. If you
have provided your full web site URL, some features including call us,
find us, and your logo may already be pre-populated on your goMobi site
and can be seen when you view your site on either your desktop or mobile
phone. As you further build out features on the goMobi Setup Assistant
these will appear in real time on your site.
If I change the source site (desktop web site) to a different site, how quickly is this reflected on the goMobi site?
Content from the new source site is available within minutes
Do I have to renew goMobi at the same time as the domain name?
No,
they do not have to be renewed together. Just be aware that for the
goMobi web site to be accessible, the domain name registration must be
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