Progressive web apps (PWAs) are a new generation of web apps that offer a native-like experience to users. They are fast, reliable, and engaging, and they can be installed on devices just like native apps.
Flutter is a cross-platform development framework from Google that allows you to build native-looking apps for mobile, web, and desktop using a single codebase. This makes it a great choice for building PWAs, as you can develop a single app that works seamlessly on all devices.
In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of building PWAs with Flutter, and we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to build a PWA with Flutter. We will also share some tips for building successful PWAs, and we will provide some real-world examples and case studies.
Progressive web apps (PWAs) are the future of the web. They are fast, reliable, and engaging, and they can be installed on devices just like native apps.
If you are a SME business owner, technical founder, or business leader in a small or medium company, you need to consider building a PWA for your business.
PWAs can help you to:
- Increase your website traffic
- Improve your user engagement
- Boost your sales
- Reduce your development costs
Flutter is a cross-platform development framework from Google that allows you to build native-looking apps for mobile, web, and desktop using a single codebase. This means that you can use Flutter to build a PWA without having to write separate code for each platform. If you are new to Flutter, don’t worry. We will provide a step-by-step guide on how to build a PWA with Flutter.
Why build PWAs with Flutter?
There are a number of benefits to building PWAs with Flutter, including:
- Native performance: Flutter apps are compiled to native machine code, which means that they offer native performance on all devices.
- Rich UI: Flutter provides a rich set of UI components and widgets, which makes it easy to create beautiful and engaging PWAs.
- Single codebase: Flutter allows you to build PWAs using a single codebase, which can save you time and money.
- Offline support: Flutter PWAs can be used offline, which is a great feature for users who have unreliable or limited internet access.
Here are some tips for building successful PWAs:
- Focus on the user experience: PWAs should be fast, reliable, and engaging. Make sure that your PWA is easy to use and that it provides a good user experience on all devices.
- Use offline support: PWAs should be able to work offline, so that users can continue to use them even when they don’t have an internet connection.
- Make it installable: PWAs can be installed on devices just like native apps. This makes them more convenient for users and it can help to improve your PWA’s engagement.
- Promote your PWA: Once you have deployed your PWA, make sure to promote it to your users. You can do this by adding a link to your PWA on your website and in your marketing materials.
- Real-world examples and case studies
Here are some real-world examples and case studies of companies that have successfully used Flutter to build PWAs:
- Google: Google has used Flutter to build PWAs for a number of its products, including Google Maps, Google Pay, and Google Ads.
- Airbnb: Airbnb has used Flutter to build a PWA that is used by over 300 million users worldwide.
- New York Times: The New York Times has used Flutter to build a PWA that has increased engagement by 30%.
- AliExpress: AliExpress is a global online retail service. AliExpress has a PWA that is built with Flutter.
- Starbucks: Starbucks has a PWA that allows users to order and pay for drinks and food ahead of time. The Starbucks PWA is built with Flutter.
If you are a SME business owner, technical founder, or business leader in a small or medium-sized company in the US, UK, SG or India and you are considering building a PWA, then Flutter is a great option to consider.
PWAs can help you to:
- Increase your website traffic
- Improve your user engagement
- Boost your sales
- Reduce your development costs
And Flutter can help you to build PWAs that are:
- Fast
- Reliable
- Engaging
- Installable
If you are interested in learning more about how Flutter can help you to build PWAs, then I encourage you to book a meeting with our team of Flutter development experts. We would be happy to discuss your specific needs and help you to develop a plan for building a PWA that will help you to achieve your business goals.
