12 October 2020
If you’re like us, you’re probably glued to your phone more than you should be. But to be fair, it’s hard not to be attached to your device when they can do so much. As the need for these powerful devices continues to grow, more and more businesses are realising the necessity of a mobile app for their business. Whether it’s to attract more customers, build a community/better brand, or increase revenue, mobile apps for businesses are here to stay. You can embrace them or you can be left behind. It’s easy to blame your lack of success on the fact that large companies have more resources to build super custom, powerhouse apps while spending marketing dollars to attract customers and downloads. Sure, that’s one theory. But if you play the blame game and never try building an app for your specific audience (even with a limited budget), you’ll never know if it works for you. Plus, the stats don’t lie. Research shows that users now prefer mobile apps more than mobile websites. So, even if your site is responsive optimized to be used on a phone, it’s not the preferred choice. The following are our 10 reasons the mobile app will win over the website: Personalisation Notifications Device features Offline capabilities Freedom of design Branding Amount of time spent on apps Positive impact on conversions Brand presence Speed Read on to learn a bit about why an app is the best choice for your business.