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Smartphones are must-haves to get through the day for obvious reasons \u2013 for entertainment, for work, and for communicating in general.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the convenience smartphones provide, it\u2019s not surprising that it\u2019s dominating a huge chunk of the internet\u2019s purchases and browses. In fact, studies show that there were about 7.1 billion mobile users in 2021 alone.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Forecasts suggest a further rise in mobile users in the years to come. This also means that converting your website to a mobile application can be a strategy for reaching more customers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re probably thinking this right now:<\/span> But developing a website app requires a lot of work and resources. I don’t have both.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, that\u2019s the reason why we have this article. Here, you’ll find out why you should do it and how to easily do it.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Your Website Needs a Mobile App<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

1. Mobile apps operate faster<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Notice how smoother and faster social media apps are compared to most websites. Even well-optimised websites cannot match the speed of their equivalent mobile app.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speed is a huge factor in customer satisfaction. So, businesses should prioritise providing services as quickly as possible. A small delay can result in dissatisfied customers, which in turn causes significant losses.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Works online and offline<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Mobile apps can work both online and offline. Of course, there are functions that need an internet connection to operate.\u00a0 Nevertheless, mobile apps can still keep necessary data offline. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Streaming platforms like YouTube and Spotify for example; their in-app download and play option is a standout against other streaming apps. This feature promotes a smooth user experience that results in valuable customer satisfaction \u2013 a huge factor in customer loyalty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Personalisation and branding<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Apps help increase brand recognition in every aspect, from design to communication strategy. It also offers limitless ways to engage with customers such as pop-ups, in-app reminders, and messages, among others. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, it gives a more personalised experience through real-time recommendations. This helps you lead customers to complete a recommended action like a checking out, or whatever form of conversion you prefer. When done right, website apps can also filter products and services that keep customers curious and interested. All these while still giving users the freedom to set preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. More features<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Apps ask permission to access device features such as cameras, location services, payment gateways, etc. This helps provide a seamless experience for customers when using your app.\u00a0 This way, users become familiar with the app and interact more with it, which can later result in higher conversion rates.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another notable device feature apps offer is push notifications. Through this, users are easily informed about product deals and updates like upcoming sales and discounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Advance Optimisation Potential<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

When Google’s ranking guidelines are taken into consideration, mobile apps offer a more dynamic and competitive advantage. App Store Optimisation (ASO), like SEO, aims to increase one’s position in relevant search rankings. However, the most significant distinction between SEO and ASO is that ASO primarily occurs in mobile app stores (such as Google Play or Apple App Store), whereas SEO concentrates on web searches.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although they are two different things, better ASO scores positively affect your website\u2019s SEO scores. Thus, providing more optimisation potential. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3 WordPress Plugins for Converting Websites to Mobile Apps<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nYes, creating an app for your website requires app development skills. But there\u2019s good news! Converting WordPress websites into an app is possible through plugins. Here are three of the most effective options.<\/span><\/p>\n

AndroApp<\/span><\/b>
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If you’re looking for a testable app with custom features, AndroApp is for you. It’s a mobile app builder that lets you quickly create an Android app for any WordPress website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Notable features:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n