The rise of mobile is now impossible to ignore and businesses both small and big are looking to understand how they can have a valuable mobile presence and mobile marketing strategy.

2011 brought a huge leap in mobile devices, mobile searches, mobile apps, and mobile websites, so much so that the predictions in mobile all center around when it will eclipse desktop Internet use.

At Spyder Trap, we’ve been deep into mobile solutions for a while and have been able to build apps and mobile websites that help you find the right wine, book a hotel room, locate a commercial property, follow a X Games gold medalist, attend a conference, find healthcare for your child and more.

Business Mobile Website & App Favorites

Our staff weighed in by sharing their favorite mobile apps and websites they use from other businesses.  This list won’t include Twitter, Instagram, Angry Birds and other mobile solutions that are services, games or content networks.

We wanted to give you a list of brick and mortar businesses that are succeeding at mobile.  Not surprising, you’ll see mobile websites and apps that make our lives easier for finances, health, dining and shopping.

Here’s Our 15 Mobile Picks:

Jimmy John’s – App
The app is almost like the delivery people … freaky fast. It saves addresses you’ve previously ordered from, the navigation to order is simple, and the checkout is quick because it saves past payment methods.

lululemon – Mobile Web
Easy and intuitive navigation of all their products.  Large product photos, detailed but simple product pages make it easy to research your next in-store purchase.  Mobile e-commerce enabled, the site offers a simple 3 step purchase process.

Walgreen’s – App
It’s awesome because you can scan the prescription bottle and it automatically sends your request to refill. It also allows you to upload images, which you can pick up as prints at your local Walgreen’s store.

Nike Golf – Mobile Web
Clean mobile website with features to browse all their golf clubs, locate a dealer and watch videos of their state-of-the-art product development facility called The Oven.

CorePower Yoga – App
CorePower Yoga Studios have a great app that is fully updated with their schedules.  I can choose locations and see what classes are when. Only downside is I can’t check my account status.

Whole Foods – App
Great filters for all types of recipes. The app allows me to add ingredients to a shopping list for my next trip.

Papa John’s – App
I like how it allows you to build your own pizza. Olives on half, pepperoni on the other half .  It also ties in promotion codes and specials to take advantage of. Lastly, it geolocates to ID closest store.

Home Depot – App
The app is great because you can search for certain SKUs within specific locations, and it even tells you what aisle to find it in.

UW Credit Union -Mobile Web
It has a great mobile website that prompts you to bookmark the site to your home screen. Great UI, cross platform, quick access to most commonly used features.

US Bank – App
Easy access to account information for mobile banking and a good branch locator as well.

Jo-Ann Fabrics – App
It is simple and does exactly what I need it to do. The app gives me coupons when I am on the go and tells me the location of the nearest Jo-Ann Fabrics. I like this because I never plan my trips!

Starbucks – App
You can do mobile payments through a gift card, easily find stores and their amenities (drive-through, mobile payment, food, wireless, etc), save your favorite drink and track rewards.

Target – App & Mobile Web
Both the mobile web and app experience are very similar.  You get the weekly ad, store listings and hours, ability to shop and create shopping lists.

FlyDelta – App
The app has the ability to view upcoming trips/purchased tickets, email itineraries, check in for a flight and use your phone as your boarding pass.

Subway – Mobile Web
The site has a really clean interface and I can easily locate the nearest location for fresh sandwiches.  Great example of a big chain mobile done right.

Have A Mobile Favorite?

Do you have a mobile website or app that you engage with that belongs to a brick and mortar business?  We’d love your comments on your favorite.