I just got a new Blackberry, so I’m exploring the mobile-browser world — and it ain’t pretty. So I decided that at least my blog should be mobile ready. My standard practice is to say to myself “I bet someone has already done this for WordPress…” do a search and see what I find. And I’m not often dissappointed. I found a WordPress Mobile Plugin from Andy Moore that works very well — easy to configure with just one blemish. The default settings for the plugin feed mobile adds to the browsing sessions. I guess the deal is if you register with them you can get some click-through type revenue, but I HATE these types of adds. But its easy to remove by simply deleting the AD key that comes already configured in the plug-in. I certainly think Mr. Moore is entitled to credit for writing a very nice plugin, and if you don’t mind, passing some click-through ad revenue to him is fine, but its not for me.
Grab an emulator or try this page on your own mobile device.
Test Results from Redi Mobile
It will probably display very well on a mobile phone.Your mobi.readiness score is calculated from the results displayed below. Failing tests and large page sizes both lower the score. Read through the report to understand how to improve your score – and your site.
Comments / 2 COMMENTS
Andy Moore added these pithy words on Nov 16 07 at 4:08 pmHi there,
Thanks for trying out my plugin and writing up a cool review, appreciated.
The AdMob ads are totally optional, as you said, yes they’re enabled by default and for a very good reason: there are bloggers who are making revenue while they sleep from using them!
With or without the ads it goes to show that it’s the user who’s creating the mobile experience today, firstly for themselves then sharing with friends and readers.
I’m hoping to find the time to release a fresh version with a few enhancements but I’ve been saying that for several months now.
Thanks again
Andy
Randall added these pithy words on Nov 19 07 at 8:46 amThanks Andy for the comments and for the great WordPress plugin!
Randall
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