{"id":2108,"date":"2021-06-07T19:07:25","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T19:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creamsodamedia.com\/?p=2108"},"modified":"2022-11-17T19:39:51","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T19:39:51","slug":"better-to-build-a-website-or-an-app-for-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creamsodamedia.com\/better-to-build-a-website-or-an-app-for-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Better to Build A Website Or An App For Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Does My Website Require An App?<\/h2>\n\n

Do I need an app for my website or just an app, is a question many businesses have wrestled with. Apps came onto the scene in 2008 and since, they have changed the way that we connect, carry out tasks and live our lives.<\/p>\n

They have simplified a range of processes and given businesses the potential to reach a wider audience with minimal effort.<\/p>\n

Whether you use a tablet or a smartphone, apps are commonplace and something that almost everyone has encountered at some point.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a remote working business<\/a> selling clothes, selling food or you offer a specific service, it\u2019s natural to assume that you need an app.<\/p>\n\n

However, why do businesses automatically assume that they need an app? Is it a case of following the crowds and competitors? Do you think your customers will benefit from an app or will they see it as more of a hindrance? In fact, what about the mobile-friendly, responsive website<\/a> that you had made?<\/p>\n\n

Surely a responsive website design delivers the same experience, but in a browser instead of an app. There is a lot of conflicting information out there but many businesses will spend money on app development <\/a>as they look to meet the needs of their customers. Yes Apps are expensive, but can look good, work offline, integrate smoothly with a mobile device cameras and GPS for location based marketing.<\/p>\n\n

So, if you are considering an app or wondering if you need one, it can help to carry out some useful research to ensure that you are making the right decision. The last thing you want to do is spend large amounts of business savings on an app when it make zero difference to your reach and user experience. Our Web Design Surrey UK<\/a> page tells you specific reasons for website development.<\/p>\n\n

In contrast, you won\u2019t want to miss out on an app if it’s critical you need one. So, we aim to help you to understand in an easy way what is what when it comes to the world of apps.<\/p>\n\n

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App or Website,
What is the Difference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Everyone has a clear understanding of what a website is as they have been around for decades. Almost every day individuals will browse websites but they are accessed via browsers and deliver content in many different forms. This can include the likes of digital content, images, video and audio.<\/p>\n\n

However, websites are designed to deliver information in a one-dimensional way. This means that users generally don\u2019t interact with the website but instead browse services or products before taking action. Websites can also be scaled down so that they can become mobile websites and these are designed for smaller devices such as smartphones or tablets. They are designed to behave responsively, which means that they change based on your device, automatically adjusting the size of the content and the layout based on your device.<\/p>\n\n

In contrast to this, Apps are applications that are designed with a specific functionality and certain interactive elements. When you consider the likes of social media platforms, they all perform better through apps than they do as mobile websites because they are dynamic and designed for user engagement. User apps are designed to be customisable and that makes them more difficult to build than websites because they require experienced designers and developers.<\/p>\n\n

Essentially, apps are downloaded through the likes of the Google Play Store or the iOS store and once downloaded, they are then installed on the device. An app can have content that is built directly into it or it might choose to draw down information from the internet such as a sports news app. However, the latter will require an internet connection in order for users to use the app in its entirety.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Mobile websites are not downloaded but can be accessed via a browser. They can be viewed at any time and they do not require a download or installation which takes up space on the user’s device. In some respects, a mobile-friendly website is a lot easier to build than an app. This is because many designers use the likes of WordPress Web Design <\/a>and they come with built-in mobile responsiveness, which means that everything is taken care of. It becomes easier for the user to browse a mobile website as and when they need to instead of having an app stored on their phone that they might not use frequently.<\/p>\n\n

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App or Your Website,
What Works Best ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Ultimately, deciding on whether to use an app or your website comes down to your business objectives. It also depends on what business you are running as that can determine what you choose.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

If you are a business that has a focus on pleasing your audience while perhaps overlooking the true meaning of what you want to achieve, then an app will work to some extent. Sure, many people are now doing more on their smart devices than ever before but that doesn\u2019t automatically translate into the need for an app.<\/p>\n\n

Apps are designed for convenience and functionality. If you\u2019re a food delivery service then you probably will benefit from an app but as a plumber or a marketing agency, an app probably won\u2019t suffice for several reasons. First of all, the cost probably cannot be justified but why would potential clients download an app to browse your services?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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Shopify & WordPress WooCommerce Can Rival Apps<\/h2>\n\n

You might be a supplier at a trade event or consumer show like Comic Con, and you want to sell an Exclusive show package to visitors with drop ship. E-commerce websites can unlock exclusive windows within sites via a product key, allowing access to special consumers.<\/p>\n\n

We at Cream Soda Media, a digital marketing agency in Surrey UK, had clients who believed they required attendees to download an app for this exclusive product, because they didn’t want it seen on the general website for everyone else outside the show.<\/p>\n\n

The cost of an app was not justified and we persuaded clients to simply create landing pages with responsive design that could be unlocked with a promo code. These e-commerce web pages <\/a>work the same and look the same as an app.<\/p>\n\n

We created an online booking e-commerce web design for weymouth rip charter<\/a>. Check them out and see how their mobile website works fine vs what an app could do. As a tourist requiring a fast efficient secure booking for the family, you don’t want to be downloading an app with a bunch of kids by your side. Rather you can google search for a top ranking tour guide, who has a fast secure booking<\/a> feature easily navigated on a mobile device.<\/p>\n

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