Progressive Web Apps, PWAs

Like a website, a PWA is accessed directly from your web browser and like a web app, it can be installed on your mobile device’s home screen and send you notifications. 

Using PWAs eliminates the need to develop an app and go through the approval process of getting it on the Google and Apple app store. And it makes it easier for your visitor to place the PWA on his mobile device. It's as simple as tapping a button to add it to the device's home screen. 


Understanding How PWAs Work

The magic behind PWAs is ‘secret helpers’ known as service workers. Service workers are JavaScript files that work in the browser’s background, separately from the browser. Since service workers operate in the browser’s background, they can connect to the internet and automatically update data – as long as the user doesn’t quit the browser. And even if the PWA itself is not open, all loaded content will be updated and then cached automatically for offline access. The end result? An app that is always up-to-date meets a website that works offline. Wow, how progressive!
A woman is standing in front of a cell phone.

Growing Support for PWAs

Google loves PWAs. They invented the name, support them on the Chrome browser, and in their own words, love them because they’re “reliable, fast, and engaging.”

Apple supports PWAs. With its iOS 11.3 update, Apple now supports PWAs on Safari. This means you can essentially build apps on iOS without having to go through the App Store. 

Microsoft included PWAs in its Windows 10 rollout by making them available on the Edge web browser.


Major Benefits of PWAs

Better Engagement

Visitors spend more time engaging with PWAs because they deliver an immersive experience on par with the best native apps, complete with offline availability.

Increased Conversions & Revenue

The longer your client's prospective customers spend on a site, the more likely they’ll be not only to return but also to fill out forms and make purchases.

Faster Load Times

Your visitors can always count on PWAs for lightning-fast content loading and swift responses to user interaction.

PWA ASAP

No need for your visitor to ever have to go through an app store or download anything to access your PWA. All that's needed is to add the PWA's icon to their home screen and they’re good to go.

Works on Android and IOS Mobile Devices

No need to worry about which OS to use for your PWA. PWAs are supported on Google Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.

When a visitor goes to your website that includes a PWA, all they need to do is click the option to include it on their device's home screen, 

The iPhone's home screen that includes PWAs –
4 website buttons (bottom row, right side). 

PWAs Conserve Data
PWAs don’t need to be downloaded, and once content is loaded on a PWA, it is accessible for offline use.
A cell phone with a red arrow pointing to the home screen.

Built-in Security

Since an SSL certificate is required for PWAs to work, encryption is a built-in function of PWAs.

Competitive Edge

PWAs are a great way to set your business apart from your competition. We include PWAs on all new sites we build to provide a top-notch mobile experience.

PWAs & the Mobile Web

PWAs are poised to be the future of the mobile web because they combine everything you love about mobile websites and apps. PWAs make apps more accessible by taking them out of the tight grip of an app store and making them accessible to anyone who wants one for their business or organization.

Instead of focusing on creating the right app according to Google or Apple’s guidelines, we can create the right app according to your needs. PWA build times are quick and without extra costs associated with building them. And they provide a smooth, fast, app-like experience to mobile users. 



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