Mobile vs Desktop Web
The cluster discusses frustrations with poorly optimized mobile websites that often force app downloads or provide inferior experiences compared to desktop versions, leading users to frequently request desktop sites on mobile browsers.
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Why can't mobile follow the same model as desktop?
the whole point is to make it easier on mobile, not desktop!
They must not think people on mobile want to see the site.Ouch.
I think you've got it backwards. The mobile site is deliberately shitty to drive you towards the app.
Yep, it’s a sad commentary on modern web development how often I request the desktop site while on mobile.
mobile phones in "request desktop site" mode? That's a wild guess.
What's wrong with a mobile web browser?
Mobile is not the same "platform" as desktop, but yeah, probably...
On mobile, some sites refuse to show anything other than their "Go ahead, download our app!" page. In many cases, switching to desktop view doesn't work.
Thank you! Yea I made it with mobile in mind but it seems most of my users are on desktop for some reason.