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Progressive Web Apps

Progressive Web Applications

Deliver app-like experiences on the web. Fast, reliable PWAs that work offline, support push notifications, and provide seamless experiences across all devices and platforms.

A progressive web application is a website that behaves like an app: it loads quickly, can be installed on the home screen, works with a poor connection and can send notifications. Users reach it from a link, with no app store in between.

For many businesses this delivers most of the benefits of a native app at a fraction of the cost, from one codebase that works on every device.

Three pieces do the heavy lifting: a web app manifest that describes how the app installs, a service worker that caches assets and handles offline requests, and HTTPS to keep everything secure.

We design the caching strategy around your data, deciding what must always be fresh and what can be served instantly from the device, so the app feels fast without showing stale information.

PWAs suit content platforms, dashboards, booking tools, stores and internal business apps. They are less suited to apps that need deep hardware access or heavy 3D graphics.

We will tell you honestly which side of that line your idea falls on, and if native is the better route we can help you plan it instead.

A PWA is built by a small team with the following skills.

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    PWA FRONT-END ENGINEER

    Builds the responsive interface, the install experience and app-like navigation, using modern frameworks and web standards.

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    SERVICE WORKER & PERFORMANCE ENGINEER

    Designs caching and offline behavior, background sync and push notifications, and tunes load times against Core Web Vitals.

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    BACK-END & API DEVELOPER

    Provides the secure APIs the app depends on, including authentication and data sync for users who reconnect after being offline.

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    QA & DEVICE TESTER

    Tests installation, offline use and notifications across browsers and devices, since support differs between platforms.

PWAs reward careful engineering: a poorly planned service worker can cause more problems than it solves. Our team has the web performance and testing discipline to ship installable apps that stay reliable after release.

  • Offline Functionality: Apps that work without internet connection
  • Push Notifications: Engage users with timely notifications
  • App-Like Experience: Native app feel on the web
  • Fast Performance: Lightning-fast load times and smooth interactions
  • Cross-Platform: Works on all devices and platforms
  • Installable: Users can install to home screen

Simple PWA: Starting from $8,000 for basic PWA

Advanced PWA: $15,000 - $30,000 for feature-rich PWAs

Enterprise PWA: $35,000+ for complex enterprise PWA solutions

All pricing is customized based on your specific requirements and project scope. Contact us for a detailed quote.

What's the difference between a PWA and a regular website?

PWAs work offline, can be installed on devices, send push notifications, and provide app-like experiences, while being accessible via web browsers.

Do PWAs work on iOS and Android?

Yes, PWAs work on all modern browsers and operating systems, including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.

How much does it cost to maintain a PWA?

Maintenance typically costs 15-20% of development cost annually, covering updates, hosting, and technical support.

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