I updated my blog install to WordPress version 2.5 and it definitely feels nicer. As I was looking through some of the features I noticed a snippet on a plugin that generates a mobile site for almost any PDA, Smartphone etc. One of my biggest pet peeves is trying to view websites on my Windows Mobile device. It’s not because more sites don’t offer a mobile version but more about Microsoft not delivering a very good mobile browser experience.
Since I have been working on mobile project lately I wanted to see how well the plugin worked. When you install it there is a php file that gets added to the plugins directory and then a theme to the themes directory. The site will do a browser detect and when it sees a mobile browser it will dynamically use the slimmed down theme. The theme is all text and link based so there are no graphics in the template. However graphics are supported in the post which is perfect. This streamlines the download on the phone.
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Nice. I had installed a plugin that formatted the display for the Nintendo Wii, but haven’t experimented with Mobile. Thanks for the tip.
Hi – I’m wondering if you’ve tried my mobile plugin for wordpress?
It’s called the Wapple Architect Mobile Plugin for WordPress and it mobilizes your blog. It works for every single device, from a WML phone to a brand new swanky phone with XHTML. Images are dynamically resized and you get the option to really customize your blog any way you want.
In addition, you can upload mobile logos and style your site so the mobile version matches the website and you retain your brand identity. You also get control over your mobile SEO – more than other mobile plugins!
If you fancy giving it a go, the URL is http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wapple-architect/ – it’d be great to hear your feedback!
If you need any help setting it up or would like any assistance enhancing your mobile blog, get in touch over at http://mobilewebjunkie.com and I’ll do my best to lend a hand!