We all have used Apps related to food, online purchases, technology advances, banking, games, music, messaging, etc. Most of the Apps require a continuous, and fast internet connection to work seamlessly, and for the all the features to work well without buffering. The conditions required to obtain excellent results are ideal, and the conditions like uninterrupted internet access, network availability at all times, cannot be achieved at all times due to factors like areas where there is no mobile station, or loss in internet access, server problems from the App provider side.The need to find an alternative solution for using Apps which needs internet connection without fail to work, gave birth to the concept of “Progressive Web Pages.”
Progressive websites are websites which work similar to an App which would require internet connection but in the case of progressive websites, no internet connection would be required. The user experience in an offline working webpage is quite amazing. In coming years there will be tough competition for all applications which work with internet access. There will be no time wasted as there will be no buffering time. The pages on the website will be instantaneously loaded. The most commendable update or an advantage can be the working condition of the Apps without any network availability. Many online sellers will adopt this as it will be the leading trend in online marketing.
Features that make offline websites amazing are
- They are available for users.
- It does not depend on the browser choice.
- They are built with progressive enhancement.
- They can be used in any electronic display system like the mobile, tablets, desktop, and whatever the future can bring to the market.
- They require low-quality networks.
- They do not require the internet connection.
- The output to the user will be similar to that of using a smartphone App.
- They are updated time to time.
- They are safe to use without any problems regarding content tampering.
- The search engines make the apps discoverable.
- There is the availability of push notifications.
- The sessions which were expired can be re-engaged.
- The App store is not required to install an application on the home screen of the smartphone.
- Improved performance.
- They work faster than online Apps.
- They can increase sales through new features added to digital marketing web pages.
- These apps are not required to be released online App stores for people to install them.
- Low requirement regarding data displayed on the screen.
- Sharing links or URL’s is very convenient, and easy.
- Portability option as the device does not require internet.
- Maintenance level of the App’s is easier.
- Full freedom to developers regarding releasing the App anytime they want.
- The search engines rank them at a higher rate.
Disadvantages
- Difficult to find because it is not listed orderly like in an App store.
- Not fully functional like the original application.
- Poor compatibility as they are not available for all operating software.
- They cannot use latest hardware enhancements.