The rise of mobile devices has been among the most dramatic changes on the Internet. In recent years mobile phones and tablets have overtaken desktop computers as the primary devices to access the web. One of the consequences of this trend is that today any website that hopes to be successful needs to cater to the needs of these mobile visitors.
This video course will cover how to do so for WordPress websites in great detail. In it, you will learn:
- Which elements determine whether a website is mobile friendly or not
- How to test your WordPress site’s mobile friendliness
- How to adjust all aspects of your website to serve the needs of mobile users
How do you know this class is for you? It is suitable for anyone who owns or takes care of websites, especially entrepreneurs, bloggers, webmasters, web designers and developers. It’s also suitable for anyone who wants or needs to stay current on the latest developments on the web.
To get the most out of the video course, naturally it would help if you already have a WordPress website. That way, you can implement everything the course talks about right away. However, this isn’t strictly necessary as learning the principles of mobile friendliness will also help you if your website is powered by another platform.
As a WordPress user, you should be familiar with the platform’s interface. You need to know your way around, how to install themes and plugins and make changes to your site. Skills in HTML and CSS would not hurt but they are not a prerequisite. Being well versed in technical things generally also helps.
As a class project, I encourage you to implement at least one aspect of the course on your own website. As you follow along, check your own site for what is missing in your mobile experience and make it a point to remedy at least one shortcoming you discover.
When you do, document it and share it with the class. Ideally, show the situation before the changes, how you determined it needs fixing and the steps you took to make your site more mobile friendly. Then, show the end result of your efforts.
