Doesn’t my site already work fine on the iPad?

True, the iPad uses the same Safari web browser that has matured on the Macintosh platform.

However, the iPad’s screen is only 9.7 inches, significantly smaller than most desktop monitors

today. This means that your site is going to appear smaller, and text will be more difficult to read.

Also, in contrast to the mouse and cursor of today’s computers, the iPad uses the human finger as its

sole input method. Fingers can’t attain the precision of a mouse, and thus require larger buttons and

links to allow for an enjoyable user interface.

The lack of flash support on the iPad is another reason iPad-targeted design should be considered.

If your website uses any sort of flash animation or videos, they will appear non-existent to an iPad

user. To make your content visible, Flash objects must be recreated using HTML5, CSS, and

JavaScript.

Why should I get an iPad-optimized website or web application rather than

develop an application for the iTunes App Store?

First, websites can be built and deployed much faster than the conventional “apps” that are

available for mobile platforms. Native iPad apps require more coding “from scratch” and must be

submitted to Apple for a review process that could take several weeks.

Second, online and cloud based apps can be updated and changed on-the-fly without requiring the

user to download an update. As is evident with services such as Gmail and Facebook, the internet is

trending toward a cloud-based mentality in which all your content is stored on an external server

rather than your device.

I have a simple website, do I really need to worry about how my site looks on the

iPad?

Probably not. You website will look just as it does on your computer. The idea of optimizing

websites for the iPad is not about fixing a problem, it’s about making a better experience. Many

tech-savvy people are willing to pay a high price for an elegant look and feel. Why is Facebook

more popular than MySpace? Bottom line, all technology users will pick an interface that is usable

and visually pleasing over one that isn’t.

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