Why 2021 Is the Perfect Time to Try a Progressive Web App Builder
by Michelle Lawrence | Last Updated: Jan 27, 2021
You know when you make a new year’s resolutions in January to work out more, but then you go and the gym is super crowded...so you vow you’ll start going in a few weeks once it’s calmed down? But the problem is, you keep pushing the start date later and later until it’s December 31st and realize you haven’t fulfilled your promise. The same thing can happen with trying out new MarTech. 2021 is the perfect time to try out a Progressive Web App builder. Let’s discover why.
Make the Switch to Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: we hate the app store. We don’t dislike the app store because it’s cluttered with 1.96 million apps. We hate the app store because native mobile apps are no longer the best way to do mobile. And the app store doesn’t make it any easier on the little guy. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are the best way to do mobile.
While there’s no PWA store per say, it’s actually a good thing. You decide how users will access your PWA. It can be through a QR code, a Near-field Communication (NFC) tag, a URL, or even text. Another added bonus of using a PWA builder? You no longer have to search for ‘PWA to iOS app’. PWAs work on almost every device and operating system, which means there’s no separate development for PWAs on iOS or Android.
Progressive Web App Examples
It wouldn’t be a PWA tutorial without taking a look at some PWA examples. First up, we have everyone’s favorite coffee giant, Starbucks. The Starbucks PWA outshines its native mobile app counterpart. Since its launch, the Starbucks PWA doubled its daily active users. And it’s a fraction of the size of Starbucks’ native mobile app. It’s no wonder why consumers love PWAs.
One of our other favorite PWA examples is the Pinterest PWA. We actually sat down with one of the creators of the Pinterest PWA, Zack Argyle, on Lumavate’s podcast. Since its launch in 2017, Pinterest has seen incredible results including a 370 percent increase in logins and 296 percent increase in session length.
App-building Isn’t Just for IT
Building an app from scratch can be a daunting task. Fortunately, you’re in luck thanks to no code PWA builders. You no longer have to wait on IT to build apps. With a no code web app builder, you can create PWAs yourself, whether it’s with a PWA template or building a PWA from start to finish! And if you do know a little bit of code to be dangerous, an open source no code app builder is another great option. Users can use preexisting code, customize it to their needs, and use it in the platform.
Thanks to drag and drop web app builders, adding features or pages to your app is easier than ever. As the name sounds, you can drop various features into your app and drag them up or down to rearrange the order. But what if you want to see a preview of your app before you hit publish? A PWA WYSIWYG platform has got your back.
Why 2021 Is the Perfect Time to Start2020 was a year that proved innovation is key. Organizations that chose to adopt new technology to keep up with consumer preferences preserved. Brands that chose not to innovate in 2020 may have gotten by, but as we head into the new year, they may not be as lucky.
Whether you’re considering a PWA generator or looking for a Progressive Web App template, 2021 is the year you should make the switch. The latest 2021 marketing trends will be the true test of brands who are willing to challenge the status quo for their audience.
Don’t let another year go by without testing out PWA development tools. Create a free account today on the Lumavate platform. Once you start building your first PWA, you’ll never want to go back.
Meet with one of our experts to see how easy it is to centralize your product data, manage digital assets, and create digital product experiences. Trust us…you’re going to be wowed.
