Technorama

Isn't it amazing, in 2011 how many sites are still designed for legacy desktop computers?

Some quick steps to make sure when commissioning, that your website really is accessible on mobile, touch pads, netbooks and laptops.

* Acquire the range of target devices. E.g. Android mobile phone like HTC Desire. Asus netbook and 14 inch regular laptop for testing the website.

* Web pages should fit within 600px maximum width, and ideally be less than that, 500px for mobile (5cm, 2 inch wide display area).

* Set page text size at a minimum of 12pt.

* Don't embed any legacy files like Adobe Flash or Apple Quicktime.

* Check all forms and menu systems are fully usable and submit-able using all the test platforms and browsers.

* If using an external company to develop the site, make sure they deliver their test specification and report. Verify it meets all these requirements before signing off on the project.

* Hold back 30% of final payment for 3 months while any initial issues are found and ironed out.

Easy ;)

p.s. Note: Adobe has announced it is abandoning Flash on mobile, we're now after the "beginning of the end" of the Flash file embedding problem that has persisted since the 90s.
9 Nov 2011. Adobe abandons work on Flash plug-in for mobile devices.


BBC Quote:
'Adobe says it now believes the alternative HTML 5 technology offers the "best solution" because it is "universally supported".'

Labels: Adobe, Web