If you study the major forms of media (TV, radio, internet, paper); I think it's safe to say that the internet changes the fastest of the four. Just look at the past 3-4 years, the entire landscape of the WWW is different.

As webmasters, and SEO experts it's vital that we stay ahead of the curve. At the speed that changes occur on the internet it can be difficult. I believe one such trend that is just now getting its bearings is mobile web.

Granted, mobile web isn't anything relatively new. In fact the first capable mobile internet device was created in 1996. By none other than Nokia. However, it has and will continue to take awhile before mobile web surpases traditional web browsing (not including SMS).

I think now we're slowly creeping up towards the apex of mobile internet, and we have the iPhone to thank (or blame depending on how you see it). I think the implementation of touch screen technology is going to be a major revolution in mobile web.

If you don't use a touch screen device, or a Blackberry then mobile browsing can be a hinderance. Sure, if you're not around any other internet connected device it's you're only option. Still, it's your last option though. I believe touch screen navigation will completely change that.

If you get started on investing in developing for mobile users now, you could be greatly ahead of the curve.

In today's note, I've been crystal balling quite a bit. Anything could potentially happen, yet there's such a market for mobile web that developing for it should be considered. If you're looking for a place to start, the W3C Mobile Web Initiative is good source for information. Then when you are ready to actually go through with development, learn about content transformation.

The ideas presented in the WebProWorld newsletter editor's note do not reflect the thoughts, and ideas of the WebProWorld community.

| JohnnyV |