Aspect ratio
Remember that mobile users spend the majority of their time
holding their devices in portrait format. This often translates
to a tall, narrow viewing area – perfect for reading text but
limiting for image display. Select a 16:9 ratio to encourage users
to rotate their screens, so these can be filled with an image, or
opt for a squarer format such as 4:3 for a similar appearance in
both orientations.File formats
While many systems accept a
multitude of file formats when
uploading images to blogs or
websites, be mindful of how
each of these may impact on
webpage functionality. PNG
files can sometimes cause slow
loading, especially on mobile
devices. With so much content
available, the audience must
be engaged immediately to
hold their attention, so show
preference to JPEGs for faster
webpage performance.Avoid lengthy prose
When writing blogs, structure content so that text is divided into
tidy paragraphs, rather than creating an extensive block of copy.
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With so many people
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ensure the online audience has an
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websites and photo portfolios.
If we fail to do this we may be
missing out on a huge slice of
the available market.MAKE THE MOST OF MOBILE