How does Mobile Work

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by steveeyes, Jul 6, 2011.

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    I'm not sure I understand how a mobile template works. Hopefully someone can answer these questions:

    1. If I have an existing site that uses normal browsers (firefox, IE, etc), do I have to create a duplicate of my site with a different layout for mobile browser?

    2. I guess this relates to number 1 above. Can an existing site use a regular browser (firefox, IE, etc) AND a mobile browser. If it can, how does my site detect if the user is using a PC or a mobile device? Does it detect it automatically or do I provide a link for mobile users to click to use a mobile template?

    I'm totally confused about how mobile templates work with an existing sites template. I tried to google it but most things I read assume you understood how mobile templates work. I need the basic 101 mobile instructions on how it works with an existing site's template.
     
    steveeyes, Jul 6, 2011 IP
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    I create separate template for mobile and web and use a script to determine user is coming from a handheld device and then redirect.
     
    radiant_luv, Jul 6, 2011 IP