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Pennf0lio
Pennf0lio

Reputation: 3896

Convert a regular website to a mobile website

I have an existing website running in wordpress, and uses a custom headway theme. I want to make it compatible with BlackBerry.

What is the process of making it compatible with a BlackBerry? Do I need separate css, or a separate site dedicated just for mobile?

How do I emulate a BlackBerry and debug my css or design?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 7792

Answers (2)

Courtney Christensen
Courtney Christensen

Reputation: 9555

First off, you certainly don't want another site -- that is, you don't want another copy of your database. What you do want is theme switching -- found through a quick Google search.

You will want a completely separate Wordpress theme (CSS + html/php). And always be sure that you also include links for mobile users to view the full site (default theme) as well.

Upvotes: 0

Gregg B
Gregg B

Reputation: 13717

Zourtney linked a pretty cool looking plugin, but if you're looking to do this by hand you want to use css3 Media Queries.

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/07/19/how-to-use-css3-media-queries-to-create-a-mobile-version-of-your-website/

http://www.davidrcole.com/2010/11/make-your-website-mobile-friendly-in-one-night/

For older blackberries - basically anything pre torch I believe you're going to have very shoddy css and JS support, so you'll want to do some testing on an actual device, and use clean semantic html on your page for better rendering.

Upvotes: 3

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