Podiatrist in Charlotte, NC Increases Accessibility to Practice Through Mobile Website

Dr. Scott Basinger of Ankle & Foot Center of Charlotte caters to on-the-go patients with the launch of a mobile website for smartphone users.

2012-01-25

CHARLOTTE, NC, January 25, 2012 (Press-News.org) Patients constantly on-the-go can now experience increased accessibility to important foot and ankle health care information via the launch of Dr. Scott Basinger's mobile website for Ankle and Foot Center of Charlotte. While patients are on-the-go, they can easily access the website for Dr. Basinger, podiatrist in Charlotte, NC, from their smartphones without the slow loading time of normal websites.

Mobile websites are designed for the small screen. From iPhones to Androids, mobile websites properly fit and work on these smartphones. By 2013, more people are expected to use their smartphones than their desktop computers. These popular smartphones can, among many other functions, surf the web. The purpose of a mobile website is to offer the same information as traditional websites, but with the ability to function properly at a smaller size.

"Millions of people are accessing mobile websites every single day, and the numbers are steadily rising. For this reason, it was important for me to create a mobile website for my patients to easily access my practice, in addition to valuable foot and ankle health care information," said Dr. Scott Basinger, Charlotte, NC podiatrist.

Scaled down versions, in terms of size and content, mobile websites are generally under 300 pixels wide, compared to traditional websites which can be 800 pixels and much larger. A mobile website's navigation can also be easily accessed using a thumb or finger, as the buttons typically span the width of the phone.

Most patients visiting the mobile website will be, in fact, mobile themselves. Generally, patients don't visit a website or surf on their phone without a specific purpose in mind. Often that means finding phone numbers, location, hours of operation, services offered, and even educational information on topics of interest, including foot pain in Charlotte, NC.

Dr. Scott Basinger, foot surgeon in Charlotte, NC, continues to take strides toward remaining on the cutting edge of technology with the creation of Ankle and Foot Center of Charlotte's mobile website. Patients can now easily access information on the practice, Dr. Basinger and a host of podiatric educational information while they are on-the-go.

About Ankle & Foot Center of Charlotte: Dr. Scott Basinger of Ankle & Foot Center of Charlotte is a board certified podiatrist and foot surgeon in Charlotte, NC. This experienced podiatrist specializes in surgery and medicine of the foot and ankle as well as heel pain, foot pain, ingrown toenails, bunions and orthotics in Charlotte, NC. Additionally, Dr. Basinger stays abreast of latest trends in podiatry by attending various seminars throughout the year, including the nationally leading American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons 68th Annual Seminar and the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society Scientific Seminar on multiple occasions.

Media Contact:
Dr. Scott Basinger
12610 North Community House Drive, Suite 202
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-541-3668
http://www.afccharlotte.com/

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