Why Use Progressive Web App (PWA) Technology?
What is Progressive Web App (PWA)?
In 2015, Google came up with the concept of Progressive Web Applications (PWA). Now it’s a sufficiently established technology which is adopted by Flipkart, Alibaba and Twitter with great success.
PWA is a term used to signify web applications that utilize the most recent web innovations. PWAs are also known as Installable Web Apps or Hybrid Web Apps. PWA technology uses modern web capabilities to develop user experience like a native mobile app. PWA works as smoothly on an unstable connection or in the absence of a network, as it would with full Internet access.
Why Use Progressive Web App Technology?
Fast Install on Devices:-
With the help of progressive web applications users can directly download the app into their devices without visiting Google Play Store or the App Store. It minimizes users downloading time. For this, users need to install PWA into their phones and tablets.
Increases Engagement:-
PWAs are installable as well as live on users home screen, without the need for app store. It allows implementing push notifications to improve user engagement and conversion. With app icon already installed on the device, you will be able to stay connected with your users every time they use their mobile device.
Progressive:-
PWAs work speedier because the hidden innovations serve content, templates, pictures and other features of an application.
App-Like Feel:-
PWAs are designed and programmed in a way that these look like a mobile applications. They have responsive design, and are directly accessible using a URL, so they are indexable by search engines which helps applications to appear higher on Google’s search results.
Secure:-
Progressive Web Apps run under HTTPS taking care of basic safety features for content tempering and snooping.
