{"id":1263,"date":"2018-01-31T15:36:22","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T20:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sharpinnovations.com\/blog\/?p=1263"},"modified":"2021-11-30T10:59:04","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T15:59:04","slug":"the-internet-in-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharpinnovations.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/the-internet-in-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"The Internet In 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cThe only constant is change.\u201d That\u2019s how web development is defined, and in 2018 nothing will be different.<\/p>\n

Users are continuously expecting more from their online experiences. Content should be engaging, intuitive, and accessible everywhere in real-time, especially on mobile devices.<\/p>\n

Here are some online trends to watch in 2018.<\/p>\n

Browser extensions<\/a> are key add-ons for the major browsers and have been for years. Extensions improve a browser\u2019s user interface and make browsing easier for the user.<\/p>\n

Extensions are usually written in Javascript, HTML, & CSS and modify the functionality of a browser. They can add features such as code highlighting and toggling to ad blocking to changing the appearance or making silly text changes to websites. Extensions used to be written for specific browsers such as Chrome or Firefox. However, this is changing since Firefox is now supporting Chrome extensions. Even Microsoft Edge is starting to catch up on this.<\/p>\n

In Mozilla\u2019s developer manual, there is an explanation of this cross-browser support system: \u201cExtensions written using WebExtensions APIs for Firefox are designed to be cross-browser compatible. In most cases it will run in Chrome, Edge, and Opera with few if any changes. They are also fully compatible with multi-process Firefox.\u201d<\/p>\n

WebExtensions APIs are now the only way to develop Firefox extensions since \u201cAs of November 2017, extensions must be built using WebExtensions APIs. Other toolsets, such as overlay add-ons, bootstrapped add-ons, and the Add-on SDK, are no longer supported.\u201d As of Firefox 57, old extensions will no longer work.<\/p>\n

Real-time websites, based on websockets, are now more and more popular. Users want fast access to information and the ability to share that information instantly. The main idea behind real-time is that a connection between the client and the server is always open, and the data is updated as it becomes available. This replaces the need to refresh the page to see if something new has happened. For example, if you\u2019re following a sporting event, you may be able to see a score listed as soon as it happens, and you may even be able to see the clock moving.<\/p>\n

Mobile use is no longer a trend, but should be considered a staple. According to Smart Insights, 80% of Internet users own a smartphone. With so many cell phone service providers giving away smartphones with their contracts, this number will only keep increasing. Google says 61% of users are unlikely to return to a mobile site if they have trouble accessing it, and 40% will visit a competitor\u2019s site instead. According to a CMS Report, average smartphone conversion rates are up 64% compared to average desktop conversion rates. So the question is no longer \u201cDoes our website work on mobile?\u201d, but \u201cHow does it work best on mobile?\u201d.<\/p>\n

Your website is now an indispensable member of your sales force, and if terms such as Firefox 57 and websockets aren\u2019t parts of your daily conversations, call on the web experts at Sharp Innovations. We understand these terms, and we can keep your website up to date and working hard to grow your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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