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Mobile Web Site Design: A Primer

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We can all agree, being accessible on mobile is a priority. That’s where most agreement about mobile sites end.

Businesses seem to be fixated on a simple mobile site, one that’s cheap and has almost no information. I feel as if I am always asking clients, why not have a full site on mobile, with great content, and at a great price?

I recently read an ad promoting mobile website design in Columbia, Mo. It’s a great idea, providing mobile ready websites to businesses needing to expand information to consumers…Now here comes the problem: the mobile site is a separate site from the original, which probably has great content, information and it’s own flair.

Thinking you only need basic information, like an address and phone number, is limiting potential.

The mobile site is stripping down the meat of the site.

Users who visit your website from a mobile device are automatically directed to the mobile version. When they can’t find what they are looking for, they switch to the full site. Herein lies the problem.

Full website viewing was not intended to take place on a tiny screen, leaving an irritating experience for users. Constantly zooming in and out and scrolling around the page is definitely not my cup of tea, and I’m guessing not many others either.

What’s the solution?

We believe in responsive web design, which creates a website that works on desktop and mobile. We create one site that is accessible on mobile and scales properly, giving a rich experience to customers using mobile devices.

Having a mobile site which is also your full website can take the frustration away from customers and unify an already great website.

How?

With responsive web design, we bring the capability of full desktop and mobile browsing into one. WIth responsive web design, the website will automatically format to the screen size the customer is using. No longer are two separate websites, mobile and desktop, needed.

We know without a well constructed web experience customers are less likely to come back. Together we’ll work to achieve your ultimate goal and bring you the best the web has to offer. We are your Columbia, MO experts in web design, responsive web design and graphic design.

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Thanks for Helping Us With Our Launch

Thanks to all for coming out and celebrating with us.

We had an amazing time launching our company and website with our friends, families, guests and community members. We want to give a special thank you to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce for attending and performing the ribbon cutting ceremony. That was certainly a unique experience, which we thoroughly enjoyed.

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With food, drinks and hosting provided by Trey Bistro, we had a phenomenal time celebrating. Trey and the gang really know how to treat guests.

As we continue to grow and develop, we can’t wait to meet new clients and others around the area. We look forward to many more events and gatherings.

Here’s to a successful first year and beyond!

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Photos by Grant Hindsley

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Introducing our New Website

All of our experience in marketing, design and web development have united together to form Hub & Spoke.

While branching out into new areas we knew we needed a new website to match our growing endeavor. Something not like everyone elses, because why would we do that to ourselves when we don’t do it for customers. A site we could be proud to show friends, family and clients.

Focusing on user experience, design and functionality we wanted to make a site that encompassed these principles and many more. No visitor to a site wants to be lost in a maze of endless web pages. Creating a easy to navigate site was a priority. Likewise, since we specialize in design, we need a clean look that stood above the rest. Finally, functionality was a must. Being able to view and enjoy had to be done with different formats and screen sizes in mind.

We have some cool new things we think you will like.

Custom JQuery development

With a diverse background in web development we knew we could have something to set a high standard for the work we do. With custom Jquery development, website design looks more fluid and clean.

White papers

We wanted to have something to go in depth on more topics and subjects. With white papers we now have the ability. Just our way of sharing knowledge.

Now using responsive web design

A great way to show off the website on any format or device. We now offer this to all of our clients too. We know how great it is and want others to have it as well.

Iconography

We have designed all the new icons to showcase our services. With these custom icons we can provide a unique way for viewing products and services.

We would like to welcome you to our new website. Please feel free to roam around and explore.

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