Mobile devices such as the Apple iPhone are becoming an increasingly more popular way for people to surf the web and consume information from blogs and news sites. To allow for easier reading on mobile devices, I have installed a WordPress plug-in that senses mobile devices, and serves up a mobile version of BikeCarson.com. It’s a scaled back version of the site, and it loads much quicker than the full version. The plug-in is pretty customizable, so let me know what you think. I’ve gone with a format that shows the date and an excerpt from the post. It works great on my iPhone, but I haven’t tested it with other devices. Let me know if works for your other mobile platforms.
BikeCarson.com mobile – using WPtouch
In addition to the new mobile version, there are other ways to keep up on what’s happening on BikeCarson.com. There are mobile apps for just about everything now, and all the resources below may also be used on your mobile device.
- Subscribe to Bike Carson’s RSS Feed and browse in your favorite feed reader: feeds.feedburner.com/BikeCarson
- Follow Bike Carson On Twitter: twitter.com/BikeCarson
Twitter has become a great way to keep up on what’s happening and communicate with others in the bike world. Cyclists from around the world and even bike companies are making regular updates all day long. I’ve started to create Twitter Lists for better organization. For an example, look for my list of Bike Companies on the Bike Carson Twitter page.
- Become a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/BikeCarsoncom/71580744751. In addition to sending out Bike Carson Updates and using Facebook to organize events, there are also some links to other bicycle related fan pages off the Bike Carson page.
- Bike Carson’s images are hosted on Flickr. Check out my contacts to view cycling pictures from all around the globe! www.flickr.com/photos/facilitybikeclub/
Looks good on Droid. This is the same plugin I use on IAI.
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Not bad, Jeff. I like how you’ve set it up. Any idea how it works on other phones?
Thanks. It says it’s Modeled after Apple’s app store design specs, but that it automatically transforms your WordPress blog into a web-application experience when viewed from an iPhone, iPod touch, Android, or BlackBerry Storm touch mobile device.
More info here: http://www.bravenewcode.com/products/wptouch/
Bout time Moser! Thanks
It doesn’t work on my POS Blackjack…
Looks great from my Droid. NICE Moser!!!
My phone doesn’t do that new fangled intarweb crap. As an IT professional having to service computers, cell phones, servers etc at work, I think my mind would completely fry if I had to deal with advanced technology being in my pocket on my off time. I hate to carry my phone to begin with.
My computer usage at home has gone down in recent years as well. I mainly use it to play games.
Good luck with your fancy new app, you savage beast!
I can’t see it on my roto dial pay phone…Bummer!