Limiting your website capacity to only fully function on desktop is almost just as bad as not having a website at all. We became dependent on our mobile device for almost a anything – pay our bills, shop, check destinations, manage our schedule and connect to the interwebs. There’s really no question whether you should get a mobile version for your own website or not. Some of us would go on though for a quest to find out whether to get a mobile website or a mobile app.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Mobile Website

The mobile Web refers to browser-based Internet services accessed from handheld mobile devices, such as smartphones or feature phones, through a mobile or other wireless network.

It’s usually included in the price of designing your website that works with both iOS and android system. Although it’s low to almost no cost for maintenance there’s no push notifications or offline access. Poor web design can cause problems like: performance issues, cluttered design and unresponsiveness.

Preferable for:
Website that provides short and quick information
Process of simple transactions
Excellent web design support for mobiles

Mobile Application

A mobile app is a computer program designed to run on a mobile device such as a phone/tablet or watch. Mobile applications often stand in contrast to desktop applications that run on desktop computers, and with web applications which run in mobile web browsers rather than directly on the mobile device.

Its advantages include push notifications, offline access, optimum performance for mobile devices, smart design. However, getting a mobile application costs extra expense and licensing for app / android stores.

Preferable for:
A wide catalogue or gallery of products
Multi-transactions like online banking or payment systems
Newsfeed for articles or blogs that can be read on the go

The Verdict

If you have loads of funds for marketing you can absolutely get both and get better results. But if you have a limited financing, you can just get the right one and save the other for later. Mostly if you need to provide an offline touch base for your customers, you can get the app. You can use a well done website design to work for mobiles, too - by sticking to the mobile version and polishing it to fit nicely and work perfectly.

You can never go wrong with Pixel8 Web Solutions whatever choice you come up with choice because make mobile apps that works well on all devices tested on iOS and android devices. We also make websites that is mobile ready if you opt to have that.