December 2008 Browser, OS, and Display Statistics
(Reposted here from original blog location on http://www.adventcreative.com/blog)
Based on the most comprehensive statistics in the U.S., the following is a breakdown of screen resolution, browser usage, and operating system usage in 2008:
Screen Resolution / 2008
48% – 1024×768
38% – Higher than 1024×768
8% – 800×600
6% – Unknown
Browsers
44.2% – Mozilla Firefox
26.6% – Internet Explorer 7
20.0% – Internet Explorer 6
3.1% – Google Chrome
2.7% – Apple Safari
2.3% – Opera
Operating Systems
72% – Windows XP
15% – Windows Vista
5.3% – Mac
3.8% – Linux
1.8% – Windows 2000
According to a recent study, the Flash player is present on 99% of all Internet browsers in the world.
This information is important to us because we are a web development group. We build websites for companies in every industry and across the globe. Every client we serve has a very specific audience in mind, but will inevitably receive visitors to their site who do not fit that demographic. Thus, every site we build must adhere to these basic web design principles to ensure every visitor has a pleasant, error-free experience on the website. If we fail to test our sites on all browsers, we’ll undoubtedly frustrate a percentage of visitors to the site, and as a result, damage the brand perception and market share of our client.
Keep in mind that there are over 50 other browsers online. Fifty! So – is it worth the investment to optimize your site for all of these broswers and versions? Absolutely not. 99% of users will get an accurate view of your site if you stick with the top 5 listed above.
Let us know if you’re having trouble with your website – we may have some pointers to help you decrease your bounce rate.
December 2008 Browser, OS, and Display Statistics
(Reposted here from original blog location on http://www.adventcreative.com/blog)
Based on the most comprehensive statistics in the U.S., the following is a breakdown of screen resolution, browser usage, and operating system usage in 2008:
Screen Resolution / 2008
48% – 1024×768
38% – Higher than 1024×768
8% – 800×600
6% – Unknown
Browsers
44.2% – Mozilla Firefox
26.6% – Internet Explorer 7
20.0% – Internet Explorer 6
3.1% – Google Chrome
2.7% – Apple Safari
2.3% – Opera
Operating Systems
72% – Windows XP
15% – Windows Vista
5.3% – Mac
3.8% – Linux
1.8% – Windows 2000
According to a recent study, the Flash player is present on 99% of all Internet browsers in the world.
This information is important to us because we are a web development group. We build websites for companies in every industry and across the globe. Every client we serve has a very specific audience in mind, but will inevitably receive visitors to their site who do not fit that demographic. Thus, every site we build must adhere to these basic web design principles to ensure every visitor has a pleasant, error-free experience on the website. If we fail to test our sites on all browsers, we’ll undoubtedly frustrate a percentage of visitors to the site, and as a result, damage the brand perception and market share of our client.
Keep in mind that there are over 50 other browsers online. Fifty! So – is it worth the investment to optimize your site for all of these broswers and versions? Absolutely not. 99% of users will get an accurate view of your site if you stick with the top 5 listed above.
Let us know if you’re having trouble with your website – we may have some pointers to help you decrease your bounce rate.