Progressive Web Apps: A Game Changer for Entrepreneurs

Have you considered how an app might benefit your business by helping you win and retain clients or build recurring revenue?

You've got a website for marketing, but an app is next-level software that creates value for you and your business. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are making app development more affordable than ever. However, many entrepreneurs are still in "App Store" mode, unaware of the benefits of PWAs (or Appdots as I call them because they usually live at app.yourwebsite.com).

• To see a PWA in action at scale, visit https://app.starbucks.com on your phone.

• To see a PWA that Cloudburst built for a MN startup, visit https://app.wonderwander.art.

Here are a few benefits you should know about PWAs as you consider an app of your own:

Seamless User Experience

PWAs offer the smoothness and feel of a native app combined with the reach of a website. They are fast, engaging, and can work offline, providing a superior user experience.

Cost-Effective Development

Building a PWA is often more budget-friendly than developing separate native apps for various platforms. You create once and deploy everywhere, saving time and resources.

Improved Performance and Engagement

Thanks to their app-like interface, PWAs have higher engagement rates. They load quicker and can send push notifications, keeping your audience more connected with your brand.

No App Store Dependencies

PWAs bypass app stores, eliminating the need for approval processes and allowing instant updates. This means more control and fewer barriers between you and your customers, not to mention avoiding the 30% revenue share paid to the App Stores.

SEO Advantage

Being web-based, PWAs are indexed by search engines, enhancing your visibility and improving SEO ranking.

The era of traditional websites as we know them is evolving. Progressive Web Apps offer a compelling alternative, combining the best of web and mobile apps. As you plan your digital strategy, consider how a PWA could take your vision and your business to the next level.

Cloudburst client Jeff Aguy, founder of 2043, understood the importance of choosing to build a progressive web app as the first iteration of his company’s very first app:

"I’m trying to build a startup that has an exit, so it’s important to prove out the concept. There’s something different about having an actual app to test early on that can be easily changed. If I were building for the App Store first, I’d probably be spending five times more than what I have and still might’ve had it all wrong."

If you’re a startup founder or business owner who wants to make an app, consider beginning your development journey with a PWA. Since the App Store opened in 2008, new technologies have made it possible to build better mobile apps with less headache. Progressive web apps cost less, are built more quickly, and deliver more than the native apps of yesterday.

Ready to explore the potential of a PWA for your business? Let's get started on building your next big thing with Cloudburst.