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Web Design

Carleton Communications is comprised of highly specialized Web Consulting and Design professionals.

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Mobile Phone Websites

Now is the time to ensure your company’s web site displays properly on mobile phones and hand–held devices.

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Marketing

Professional small business marketing strategies including logo design, website design, print design, and online marketing.

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Government

22 years experience providing internet and print services for provincial government ministries and federal agencies.

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Training

Training courses customized for your needs.

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Thursday, 23 Feb 2012

Mobile

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We'll convert your website so that it looks and works great on mobile phones. Take advantage of a fast-growing segment of web users by having your website converted. A conversion usually can be done within a week. The cost is not high and varies depending upon size and complexity; call us and we'll be delighted to estimate the cost for you.

Top 10 things every retailer should know now about mobile commerce:

  1. Mobile Internet usage continues to grow – US mobile web usage alone grew over 110% in 2009. Retailers that do not have a mobile commerce site will be behind the curve in 2010 as more people conduct transactions on mobile.
  2. Mobile Drives In- Store Commerce – Mobile search for a retail locations will become among the number one uses for the device. Store locators on mobile sites are a quick way to assure that the mobile consumer will find you when they are out and about.
  3. Shopping All The Time – Further breaking the ‘bricks & mortar’ boundaries, mobile retail allows customers to make transactions even when they aren’t in front of the computer.
  4. Powering the Impulse – The mobile Internet is great for impulse shopping. Mobile couponing and in store discounts really help to create excitement for buying.
  5. Comparison shopping – Mobile sites help customers to comparison-shop while they are out and about – further in store comparison shopping will be huge!
  6. Inventory management– Consumers can check in-store availability via a retailer’s mobile site the ultimate great experience for your customers.
  7. Marketing – Retailers can ask consumers to opt-in to receive coupons, special offers and ongoing mobile “just in time” specials.
  8. Check order status wherever, whenever – A mobile site also serves as a 24/7 customer service representative. Consumers can check their order status right from the retailer’s mobile site.
  9. Location-based services – Retailers can use mobile to target consumers who have opted-in and are close to their retail locations. Special promotions by geography will be welcomed by those who choose to receive them.
  10. True Multichannel and Brand Alignment – Be there or be square - that's right- your teenagers will get it immediately. The mobile channel needs to be a part of any retail brands offering.