Pixel PWA
FAQ's

PWA stands for a "progressive web app." They are web applications that load like regular websites, yet can offer additional functionality.

Thanks to a couple of smart additions, we can turn almost any website into a progressive web app. This means that you can build a PWA rather quickly, with regards to a native app there can be expensive costs and complexity to develop.

PWA's are like having the best of both worlds, you can offer your visitors and users all the features of native apps, while still having that traditional website online presence.

A secure web ecosystem, push notifications, offline functionality, reliable, fast-loading as the PWA is cached in the user's device, and much more.

Many sites you find online are actually a progressive web app. Take twitter.com, for instance. If you visit that site on your smartphone, you can install it to your home screen. Now, on opening the saved Twitter site, you’ll notice that it looks and performs just like a native app. There’s no browser window or nothing. There’s no difference in running it from an iPhone or an Android smartphone. Simply log in and you’re good to go. That’s a major benefit of building your web app with a PWA in mind.

There are many large businesses and corporations running PWA's around the world. I would say any business that wants to grow an interactive online presence. One where your business can reach out and develop customer relationships.

Examples of businesses that run PWA's, you may recognize some as are household names.

• Trivago
• Instagram
• Starbucks
• Forbes
• BookMyShow
• MakeMyTrip
• Uber
• Twitter
• Google Maps
• Google Photos
• Flipboard
• I know what you are thinking? they are major players big businesses with big budgets. That is one of the major benefits of PWA's we can create a web property that has the same functionality at a fraction of the cost. 
• Opening things up to every business.

A PWA is a version of your website, that has the functionality of a mobile app, it allows you to connect with your customers and visitors via push notifications.

It also allows your customers and visitors to download a version of your website that is cached in their smartphone browser. this enables access when the website is not online.

The difference between a native app and a PWA;

The main difference between a native mobile application and a PWA is that a PWA operates in a browser, so there's no need to download it from an app store.

When looking at creating a PWA we can either convert your existing site or we can create a completely new site with a focus on mobile-first indexing.

Some things to consider;

If your website is 3 or more years old, you may want to consider upgrading. 

With over 50% of searches are being done on mobile devices, if your website wasn't created to be mobile-first, you may be losing customers. 

Does your site load in under 3 seconds.  Is your website listed on the first page of the search results? Does your site look modern, or like something from 1995?

PWA's make excellent business cards with enhanced marketing capabilities. Several functions make them stand out in this space.

• Real-time updates.
• The ability to be added to home screen.
• The ability to work offline.
• Push notifications, ideal for marketing and outreach to customers.

Businesses have their main parent website it is relatively easy to create PWA's for sales and marketing staff based on the parent site.

Conversions and sales rocket.

Yes;

It is entirely possible to have your main parent site and also a PWA modeled on your main site with more emphasis on marketing and sales.

The ability to add the PWA to the home screen of customers has an amazing impact on sales and conversions.

PWA's function independently from other web properties, but can be easily linked to the parent site.

Sales and marketing staff can utilize the PWA's functionality to market to and build relationships with customers and clients.

Get in touch for a demonstration.

We can create a new PWA or convert an existing website to become a PWA. The technologies that we use make this a very cost-effective way of doing this.

We handle all aspects of the creation and launch, an SSL certificate is included in the development costs. We organize hosting, maintenance, and support. 

One of the prerequisites of a PWA is that they are protected with an SSL certificate; this also a requirement of Googles. 

Encryption is a security layer that protects data transferred online.

This is part of the development process, no need to worry it is all done for you. The PWA sites are hosted in a closed ecosystem so this adds a security layer, making them very secure.

Yes, you can; we can set up an account whereby you have secure login and have access to a dashboard where you can manage your PWA and Push notifications and marketing campaines from.

If preferred we can set up and schedule your marketing campaigns. This is done at a minimal cost, it can let you get on doing what you do best and that is working on your business. 

A PWA is like any other web property, it will need a domain name that we can arrange for you, or if you have one we can redirect the DNS to our hosting.

An SSL certificate that we arrange through the development process.

With the creation of a PWA, we will need content to add to the web property we can help you with this aspect or you can provide it.

 Something to think about is marketing; what are you going to offer your customers and potential customers.

Content: we accept Word, Text, and HTML files.

Graphics: .jpg, png, and PSD files (Pretty much any HD resolution)

Video: the links to your YouTube, Vimeo, DropBox, or any other storage system where you have a video.

Yes, we offer support and will work with you so that you maximize your ROI. In the initial phase, it is a matter of getting your head around the idea that your PWA is going to be working for you to help grow your business. 

A traditional website tends to be more static. 

Your initial payment depends on the service that you are purchasing. After an initial discussion to determine your goals and aspirations we can then work out a very attractive package.

We normally have a setup and creation fee, which is a one-off cost and then a very competitive hosting fee which attracts a discount for annual hosting. Some services require a minimum 3-6 month commitment, to ensure you get the best return on your investment.

Our goal is no different than any other service provider.  We have to be profitable, yet, we pride ourselves on working within our customer's budget parameters. We look forward to helping our customers meet their online aspirations

You'll find our services are among the best online, and our pricing is extremely affordable.

Call us for a quote. You'll be glad you did.

Yes, depending on the complexity mobile apps can be expensive to build and can be out of the reach of many businesses. They also have to go through the process of being accepted in Googles play store or Apple's app store.

One of the advantages of creating a PWA is that the costs can be a more effective way to create a web app presence without losing any functionality.

The technology that's have developed make it a streamlined and efficient process.

Send us an email or call us.  We'll do our best to respond the same day or within 24 hours. (Weekends Excluded)

If you have a lot of questions, please submit a word doc or text file and attach it to your email. 

We look forward to hearing from you soon.