huskerpilot Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Hi, I'm a web developer myself, and die hard husker fan. I really like keeping up with everything that is going on in the Husker world, and check this site almost daily. I thought it would be really great to make a mobile version of the website. I would be willing to build it this summer, so it would be life for the next season, if I could get support from the other staff. What say you? Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Sounds interesting. Let me shoot an email to Blackshirt and slacker and see if they want to go forward. It may take a while to get a response, but just hang on and I'll see what I can do. Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 That is a great idea IMO. Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 What would be different in the mobile version? I already check the site on my phone sometimes and it works just as good as it does on my comp. Just curious. Quote Link to comment
HuskerInLostWages Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 The mobile version would be great. GG the difference in versions is the way they load basically. The mobile would be quicker on cell phones and would format differently than say on a regular computer. I'll help where ever I can if ya need any. Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 First, thanks to huskerpilot for the offer. And thanks to everyone for their input. It turns out that there are plans to upgrade the Board's software - probably sometime this summer so that it's ready for the new season. If the software includes a mobile version, that will be implemented with the upgrade. If not, we'll probably look for a mod that's specific to the software for a mobile version. So, one way or the other, plans are in place for a mobile version - no firm deadline yet, but it's in the works. Again, thanks huskerpilot for the offer. We appreciate it. Quote Link to comment
huskerswrkhavoc Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 What would be different in the mobile version? I already check the site on my phone sometimes and it works just as good as it does on my comp. Just curious. Just how easily it loads and times vs being on the computer... I know i've had problems with actually posting at times with just using the site... if you want a good example of the difference check out these 2 sites below... Both work great on the phone.. just one is wayyyy quicker and clearer! Rivals College Baseball Clubhouse - Normal Site Rivals College Baseball Clubhouse - Mobile Site Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 First, thanks to huskerpilot for the offer. And thanks to everyone for their input. It turns out that there are plans to upgrade the Board's software - probably sometime this summer so that it's ready for the new season. If the software includes a mobile version, that will be implemented with the upgrade. If not, we'll probably look for a mod that's specific to the software for a mobile version. So, one way or the other, plans are in place for a mobile version - no firm deadline yet, but it's in the works. Again, thanks huskerpilot for the offer. We appreciate it. Any word on the new software? Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Just that it will probably be an upgrade of the current package. I think Blackshirt and slacker are checking out other vendors, or have considered it, but beyond that, no. Quote Link to comment
huskerpilot Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 What would be different in the mobile version? I already check the site on my phone sometimes and it works just as good as it does on my comp. Just curious. It would be more optimized. The text would fit your screen so you wouldnt have to scroll around so much, much like google, or amazon have a mobile version of their website. I find it tedious to check the website on my iphone, even though its very doable, its just annoying to scroll so much and on an EDGE connection its very slow. Quote Link to comment
huskerpilot Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Just that it will probably be an upgrade of the current package. I think Blackshirt and slacker are checking out other vendors, or have considered it, but beyond that, no. Glad to hear it! I'll be looking for it come the new season. Quote Link to comment
Dundermifflinite Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Am I crazy, or isn't the Lo-Fi Version the mobile version? Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Am I crazy, or isn't the Lo-Fi Version the mobile version? It certainly helps that way, but it really isn't intended for mobile devices - it was really for those with dial-up or slow DSL access. It primarily strips away a lot of the graphics and other "eye candy", but it doesn't provide substitute controls for functions that you would find with a true mobile version. Quote Link to comment
Dhuskers Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I was following some threads on another board around the time we were recruiting Giles hard and they had mobile. Check this out on mobile if you want to see a good example: http://www.volnation.com/forum/ Whenever someone posted it via mobile it would be italicized at the bottom saying something about it being posted via volnation mobile. I thought it was pretty cool Quote Link to comment
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