Why no Mobile Style?

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by Abhik, Oct 18, 2011.

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    Why there is no mobile style for DP?
    As long as I know, vBulletin's default mobile style has improved a lot since the version 4.1.6 is out.

    Shawn, don't you have any plans to implement that?
     
    Abhik, Oct 18, 2011 IP
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  2. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    The mobile style really isn't that good... for example you can't get to your UserCP or see subscribed threads that have new replies.
     
    digitalpoint, Oct 19, 2011 IP
  3. Abhik

    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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    Oh yes, I just checked with vBulletin's own UserCP page. :(
    Too bad, I hope they will add this soon.
     
    Abhik, Oct 19, 2011 IP
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    williamsweb Active Member

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    we want mobile version pls... always connected to DP on the move :D
     
    williamsweb, Oct 22, 2011 IP
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    spoiledkid01 Greenhorn

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    Even small blogs are having there own applications these days.
    It will also make you some extra money :)
     
    spoiledkid01, Oct 23, 2011 IP
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    Chuckun Well-Known Member

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    @spoiledkid - although Shawn wont be immune to seeking good revenue opportunities, I'm sure that implementing a not-so-great mobile website feature would be more damaging to DP (and you have to understand, DP is probably a BIG and proud achievement for him) than it'd be worth to him. Not to mention the extra loads it might bring. I'm sure if vB sort out the mobile version to a good enough standard, Shawn would implement it.
     
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    Well first of all, revenue has nothing to do with it... even if it DID increase revenue, it wouldn't be something we would implement when it's not up to par.

    That being said... I'm curious to know EXACTLY how you think installing a mobile style will increase revenue? lol
     
    digitalpoint, Oct 23, 2011 IP
  8. Chuckun

    Chuckun Well-Known Member

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    I assume he means because people not bothering to check DP 'on-the-move' due to no mobile site = less visits / ad clicks etc.. And perhaps mobile ads (if you don't have them already) could be implemented if you had the mobile site up.. But meh. Only time I ever used my phone for internet was when I had no internet. I'm never in a rush to make my sites mobile.

    EDIT: Posts 1,111 xD
     
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    Chuckun Well-Known Member

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    I've gotta wonder why someone decided to leave me the following negative feedback on my previous post:

     
    Chuckun, Oct 28, 2011 IP
  10. spoiledkid01

    spoiledkid01 Greenhorn

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    Hey shawn sorry for late replying. I am not that active here ... :)
    Have you ever read SPI blog (smart passive income) by patt flyn. He has its own i phone app. I was talking about app not mobile version of the DP.
     
    spoiledkid01, Nov 2, 2011 IP
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    Mobile versions tend to suck on 90% of websites that I frequently visit. I end up switching it to full version anyway.
     
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    I bought a $900 phone so I wouldn't need to rely on "mobile versions" - the full site works great.
     
    subdivisions, Nov 3, 2011 IP