How to Turn WordPress into a Progressive Web App | EP 363

How to Turn WordPress into a Progressive Web App

1. What is it? 00:48
   • Progressive Web Apps (PWA) is a new technology that creates a middle ground between a website and a mobile app.
   • They are installed on the phone like a normal app (web app) and can be accessed from the home screen.
   • Users can come back to your website by launching the app from their home screen and interact with your website through an app-like interface.
   • Your return visitors will experience almost-instant loading times and enjoy the great performance benefits of your PWA!
2. App usage 01:21
   • When smartphones first came out, every business wanted to have their own app. It was the cool thing to do.
   • Now, research has shown that smart phone users spend most of their time on only a handful of apps on their phone. They don’t necessarily want to interact with companies through apps anymore.
   • For more businesses, it’s not worth the investment to have a developer create an IOS app. In this case, a progressive web app can be the solution! Your clients still get to look super professional by having what looks like an app.
3. How to create one! 03:40
   • You can use the nifty plugin Super Progressive Web Apps!
   • It also works with OneSignal, so you can send push notifications to your mobile visitors.

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