Powerful Digital Experiences Without Unnecessary Complexity
Organizations often have important ideas for digital tools but assume creating an app will require a large technology budget.
Progressive Web Apps can change that equation.
Because PWAs use web technologies, they can often be developed, launched, managed, and expanded without some of the expenses associated with traditional native application development.
One Experience Across Multiple Devices
Traditional app development may require separate development considerations for Apple and Android devices.
A Progressive Web App can provide one central digital experience that works across a wide range of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.
That can simplify both development and ongoing management.
Easier Content Updates
Imagine creating a resource app for a public health program, training initiative, conference, or community campaign.
Six months later, a phone number changes.
A new video needs to be added.
A resource becomes outdated.
An upcoming event needs to be promoted.
With a PWA, authorized administrators can update the content centrally, and users can access the updated information through the same app.
Reduce Unnecessary Features
One of the easiest ways for a technology project to become expensive is to build features the audience does not actually need.
PWAs encourage organizations to focus on useful functions such as:
- Information
- Videos
- Forms
- Resources
- Notifications
- Links
- Directories
- Educational content
- Event materials
That can create a highly useful application without turning every project into a major software-development initiative.
Build Small. Grow Strategically.
Another advantage is scalability.
An organization may begin with a simple PWA containing program information and videos.
Later, it can add:
- Additional content sections
- New forms
- Resource libraries
- Multilingual content
- Campaign pages
- New programs
- Notifications
- Additional engagement tools
The digital platform can grow as the organization’s needs grow.
Better Technology Starts With Efficiency
Cost-effective does not mean low-value.
It means using the right amount of technology to solve the problem.
For many organizations, Progressive Web Apps offer an opportunity to create a professional, accessible digital experience while directing more resources toward the content, programs, and people that make the experience valuable.