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Mobile versions of the G1's default bookmarks

2008-11-13 16:21:31 perma-link : tiny-link

Although Google Android has a great web browser that can handle anything you throw at it, the small screen makes viewing desktop-formatted pages a pain.  My T-Mobile G1 came pre-loaded with a bunch of bookmarks, but none point to the mobile versions of those sites (although a few redirect you automatically).  Here are all my mobile-fied urls that load faster and are much easier to navigate (and thanks to the iPhone's success, they are attractive too):
Most sites have a mobile version, it's just hard to find sometimes.  If a site doesn't autodetect your mobile browser then try replacing "www" with "m" or "mobile".  Also, a google search for "mobile example.com" will usually get you there, if it exists.

My suggestion to site owners is to provide a link to the mobile version somewhere near the top of the site and stick to the "m" prefix if possible since it's easier to type.  I shouldn't have to say this, but please make your urls linkable.  Both MSN and Yahoo displayed their mobile url without it actually being hyperlinked, so I had to manually type it in.  Spend a some design resources on your mobile site too.  Just because it is mobile doesn't mean it has to be plain text-only.  Don't name your mobile site "iphone.example.com".   It's insulting *cough*facebook*cough*


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