First, increased saturation of quality mobile browsing capability. We tend to focus on devices like the iPhone but even the tiny little netbooks are having an impact. Whatever the form factor, the ability to have a good browser easily accessible, that's number one.

The second factor will be connectivity. Having the browser is fine but its useless without connectivity. And the providers know this too. Just look at how hard Verizon and AT&T are going at each other. With the introduction of 4G mid year next year it is only getting better.

The technology behind both of these determining factors is moving quickly. Devices like the CrunchPad and Apple's pad combined with 4G speeds that rival that of your home connection… businesses will be left with no choice but to pay attention to them because that may be all that's left!

Thanks for the visit and the comment!

@jtrigsby

First, increased saturation of quality mobile browsing capability. We tend to focus on devices like the iPhone but even the tiny little netbooks are having an impact. Whatever the form factor, the ability to have a good browser easily accessible, that's number one.

The second factor will be connectivity. Having the browser is fine but its useless without connectivity. And the providers know this too. Just look at how hard Verizon and AT&T are going at each other. With the introduction of 4G mid year next year it is only getting better.

The technology behind both of these determining factors is moving quickly. Devices like the CrunchPad and Apple's pad combined with 4G speeds that rival that of your home connection… businesses will be left with no choice but to pay attention to them because that may be all that's left!

Thanks for the visit and the comment!

@jtrigsby

I also realized while on vacation that there are many businesses that have not optimized their sites for mobile devices … some are impossible to access unless you're sitting down in front of a computer. How long do you think it'll be before it is absolutely essential that the business world gives prioritized attention to mobile interfaces?

You're exactly right! Linking online is like quoting a source in a paper or report. As others link to you, your thoughts gain credibility. As you link to others, you gain credibility as a reliable source of quality information.

I know I enjoy your link posts… they save me from scouring the internet looking for quality posts on the topics you link. I'd say you have a pretty good grasp on this new Link Economy thing. Keep it going!

@jtrigsby