Blueprint for Design

This site was created using WordPress (WP).  One of the biggest benefits for anyone considering using WP for the content management system (CMS) on their site is the amount of added features, or plug-ins you can add.  If you want a certain feature on your site or blog, there is a good chance someone has already created just what you were looking for.

One plug-in I have implemented on this site, and a few others, is WPtouch.  The plug-in is designed to change the format and look of your site to be suitable for viewing on mobile devices.  According to Brave New Code’s website, the mobile version of a site will be viewable on iPhone, iPod touch, Android or BlackBerry touch mobile devices.

More than just a plugin, WPtouch is an entire theme package for your WordPress website. Modeled after Apple’s app store design specs, WPtouch makes your WordPress website load lightning fast on touch mobile devices, show your content beautifully, all while not interfering with your regular theme.

http://www.bravenewcode.com/wptouch/

Plug-in Highlights

• The ability to choose which pages to view
• The option to easily choose colors and icons to match your “real” site
• Works in both vertical and portrait format on device
• The ability to turn on and off the theme when viewing on device
• The clarity and ease of use on touch screen device

I’ve just touched the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this plug-in.  With so many visitors viewing websites on mobile devices, this is a great, simple solution to make their experience more device friendly.

Here are a few screen shots of what the Blueprint for Design website looks like on an iPhone.