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Web Applications

What

A web application is application software that runs on a web server, unlike computer-based software programs that are run locally on the operating system of the device. Web applications are accessed by the user through a web browser with an active network connection.

There are several ways of targeting mobile devices when making web applications:

Progressive web applications (PWA) are web applications that load like regular web pages or websites but can offer the user functionality such as working offline and device hardware access traditionally available only to native mobile applications.

Hybrid apps embed a web site inside a native app, possibly using a hybrid framework. This allows development using web technologies while also retaining certain advantages of native mobile apps.

Only 17% of websites retained their positions across both mobile and desktop SERPs, and 37% of URLs were actually thrown out of the top-10 when the search query was made from a mobile device.

Why

A Web application gives your business the ability to streamline your operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. With a web app your line of business workflow is simplified helping you to achieve your objectives much faster as well as stay in touch with customers at all touchpoints.

With a web app, it is easier to maintain a proper communication channel between potential customers and the organization. Distribution of content, opportunities of selling services or products are increased as well. At the same time, popularity of your business is boosted and lead generation improves. Your business can get a whole new market to sell to.

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Benefits of Web Applications

66% of all site visits came from mobile devices in that time

1. Cross platform

Most web based applications are far more compatible across platforms than traditional installed software. Typically the minimum requirement would be a web browser of which there are many. (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari to name but a few). So whether you use Windows, Linux or Mac OS you can still run the web application.

2. More manageable

Web application development systems need only be installed on the server placing minimal requirements on the end user workstation. Maintaining and updating the system is much simpler, and client updates can be deployed via the web server with ease with no downtime.

Time spent on desktop devices were 40% longer than those on mobile devices in 2020

only 11% of websites maintain the same rankings across both desktop and mobile search

3. Highly deployable

Due to manageability and cross platform support, deploying web applications for any platform in any type of work environment is easier. It is ideal where bandwidth is limited and the system and data is remote to the user. At the most you simply need to send a website address that users can log in to. You can provision access to various stakeholders, streamline processes and improve relationships with customers, suppliers as well as third parties.

4. Secure live data

Larger and complex systems carry more data and have separate systems and data sources. In web based systems these systems and processes can often be consolidated by reducing the need to have separate systems. Web based applications provide an added layer of security by removing access to the data and back end servers.

31% of URLs and 8% of domains completely disappeared from Google's search results when accessed from mobile

57% of internet users say they won’t recommend a business with a poorly designed website on mobile

5. Reduced costs

One can dramatically lower costs with the help of Web based applications due to reduced support and maintenance, lower requirements on the end user system and simplified architecture. By further streamlining your business operations as a result of your web based application additional savings can often be found.