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Frequently asked questions about Mobilizer service


  1. What is Instant Mobilizer?
  2. Do I need a domain name?
  3. Do I need to have a Web site?
  4. I already have a Web site. What are some of the advantages I'd gain by having my Web site easily accessible on a mobile phone?
  5. How are mobile Web sites different to PC sites?
  6. Can Instant MobilizerT be used with third level domains?
  7. How do I update my mobile Web site?
  8. How will people find my mobile Web site and how is the search ranking of my site improved?
  9. How soon will my mobile site be activated?
  10. If I change the source site used to a different site, how quickly is this reflected on the .MOBI site?

What is Instant Mobilizer?

Instant MobilizerT helps small-to-medium sized businesses and individuals to establish a presence on the mobile Web.

You can choose a .MOBI domain name and automatically create a Web site optimized for mobile Web browsing from your existing Web site. Instant MobilizerT creates this mobile Web site with no effort, and automatically adds features that help your customers use your site from their phones. The site loads quickly on almost any phone, and puts company information - including your phone number and a map showing your location - at users' fingertips. You'll never need to update your mobile Web site either, as it changes when your existing site changes. This is the most effortless way to reach your customers when they are on the move.

Do I need a domain name?

Yes. Instant MobilizerT will only work with a .MOBI domain name. .MOBI provides the critical link between the mobile operator, Web sites and users to make their mobile phones their communication tool of choice.

Do I need to have a Web site?

Yes. In order for Instant MobilizerT to create your .MOBI Web site, it has to get the content from an existing Web site.

I already have a Web site. What are some of the advantages I'd gain by having my Web site easily accessible on a mobile phone?

  • One-Click Direct Calling
  • Once-Click Google Map Directions to Your Location(s)
  • Better Search Engine Discoverability

How are mobile Web sites different to PC sites?

Mobile sites are designed for on-the-go users who don't have a keyboard or a mouse and have a limited amount of space on the display. Mobile users need their information more quickly and succinctly, so they require a streamlined design, smaller page sizes, faster downloading, as well as different functions, like "click-to-call" (placing a phone call directly from the site with one click), and maps & directions.

Can Instant MobilizerT be used with third level domains?

Instant Mobilizer supports the mobilization of third level domains to a normal .MOBI domain e.g. dotmobi.typepad.com can be mobilized to a second level .MOBI domain e.g. blog.MOBI. The following points apply:

  • any subdomains of the source domain are considered to be part of the same Web site e.g. checkout.bobsbook.yahoostores.com is considered to be part of the Web site as bobsbooks.yahoostores.com and will be mobilized as part of the same .MOBI domain. To give an example, if bobsbooks.MOBI is a mobilized version of bobsbook.yahoostores.com, if the user clicks on a link to checkout.bobsboooks.MOBI, they will remain on the mobilized site;
  • differerent third-level domains are not considered to be part of the same site and will result in the user "leaving" the mobilized site. As an example, if a user browsing bobsbooks.MOBI clicks on a link that points to lisaslingerie.yahoostores.com the user will be presented with a message saying that they are leaving the current domain, and the target page will not be mobilized.

How do I update my mobile Web site?

Any changes you make to your existing Web site are automatically reflected on your mobile site, so you don't have to worry about maintenance.

How will people find my mobile Web site and how is the search ranking of my site improved?

The most important way to get traffic is to promote the site to your customers and prospects. Having your mobile Web site at a .MOBI domain increases your chances of being indexed by a mobile search engine. Mobile search engines typically crawl all .MOBI sites, and look for key mobile friendly attributes that Instant MobilizerT provides automatically.

How soon will my mobile site be activated?

This usually takes much less than 24 hours.

If I change the source site used to a different site, how quickly is this reflected on the .MOBI site?

If the source site is changed to another, this will typically take 24 hours to be reflected on the .MOBI site.

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