We’re past the point where businesses need to understand that a mobile strategy is important for their continued growth. But every once in a while, it’s important to wrap your head around the numbers of this growing market. So, that’s what we’ll quickly cover today.
25% of the globe’s mobile phones are smartphones. 75% are SMS-enabled (can text).
But, this will blow you SEOs away. 50% of Web searches are done via mobile device, and within 5 years, the mobile Internet is expected to overtake the desktop Internet. And yet, 79% percent of major online businesses still do not have a site optimized for mobile browsing.