WAP website design

Question

Hi,

I want to create a WAP website for one of my client. The client need the website to work on all mobile browser.

What would be the best approach - WML, XHTML or normal HTML?

Thanks

Answer 1

How far back do you need to support phones? Most newer phones support XHTML Mobile or full HTML, whereas older phones often only support WML (different versions available).

A couple of years back when I worked with Mobile Devices, I was involved with building a View engine that utilized data like that available from WURFL to determine what the device supports, then build different webpages (WML/XHTML....) based on the capabilities of the phone. This is probably the best way to achieve full /comprehensive phone support but is more time consuming.

The best bet might be to work out what sort of devices (such as how old) you plan to support. If it's only newer devices you might get away with just XHTML/XHTML Mobile. You can query sources like WURFL or UA-Prof to try determine the expected support for phones required