Mobile. It’s no Longer a Benefit. It’s a Requirement.

September 28, 2012


Google’s released some more studies about consumers and mobile behavior. While some of the study’s results are not-so-groundbreaking, there are definitely some noteworthy points.

In a previous post we discussed how it’s important to plan for a multi-screen experience for the home shopper, but this report details more about the impacts of ignoring the trend. Here are some key stats:

  • 61% of users said that if they didn’t find what they were looking for right away on a mobile site, they’d quickly move on to another site
  • 79% of people who don’t like what they find on one site will go back and search for another site
  • 48% of users say they feel frustrated and annoyed when they get to a site that’s not mobile-friendly
  • 36% said they felt like they’ve wasted their time by visiting those sites
  • 52% of users said that a bad mobile experience made them less likely to engage with a company

You can see details on the full report here.

While it may still feel cutting edge to have a mobile website, consumers are already past that. You might get a little credibility by having one, but you’ll lose a lot more if you don’t.

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