The PWA is a trending mobile browsing method that makes browsing faster and easy by allowing the installation of a web app onto mobile devices. As we know mobile-first index updates by Google & faster mobile sites are vital factors for the search engine ranking.
The progressive web application is a website that works offline/poor internet or may have native features. The PWA provides an app-like experience by using web compatibilities. It supports various devices across IOS and Android platforms. No mobile stores like an app store or Google play store for are required. By clicking on “Install” button displaying on installation message pop-up, the user can simply install PWA on the device. Admin can engage customers to install PWA by personalizing installation message pop-up.
PWA has uncompetitive light fastening speed & requires less memory of the respective devices. It does not affect the performance of other applications on the device. There is an app manifest, which answers the requirement for making any site as PWA.
It generates the look of the domestic app supporting push notifications in offline mode which draws the attention of the user. Admin can send multiple notifications at a time. It does not require periodic updates like native apps. Admin has the key to customize the application's default name as well as set display type & screen orientations like full screen or standalone according to the respective needs. Moreover, splash screen colour, theme colour, web application icon can also be customized from the back-end. By enabling “Google Analytic Tracking” admin can have a summary of Progressive web Application installation.
Features
A PWA operates in offline mode or poor internet connection.
This technology nullifies a need for a Play Store or an App Store to physically download an app on a customer's phone.
App Manifest configuration to be fulfilled as PWA.
A user will experience app-like interaction, once display mode is set as full screen or standalone mode.
An admin can also send multiple notifications to the customers from time to time.
Personalize installation message pop-up from the backend.
Enabling “Google Analytic Tracking” option lets admin to have the summary of installation of PWA for the last 30 days.
1. Do all browsers support PWA?
Yes, all modern mobile & desktop browsers are compatible with PWA technology. Best support can be found at the source, in Google chrome.
2. Is the app manifest configuration is necessary?
Yes, it is. it decides the look of your web app on user's device e.g. splash screen, app name etc.
3. How is PWA helping my business?
PWA is the best way to stay engaged customers by allowing them to install webapp on their device & use it on low internet/offline mode.
