Building a mobile application is one step. Maintaining it over time is another. Maintenance is often underestimated when launching an app, especially when it relies on WordPress. App-side maintenance A mobile app must evolve alongside iOS and Android system updates. This requires regular adjustments, even when content does not change. WordPress-side maintenance In a WebView-based … Read more
Building a mobile application has a cost, even when it relies on an existing WordPress website. These costs are often underestimated because they go beyond initial development. Visible costs They include app creation, store fees (99$ for Apple each year and 25$ one time for Google) and sometimes third-party tools like WPMobile. These elements are … Read more
The idea of turning a WordPress website into a mobile app may seem obvious. However, it is not a mandatory step for every project. Before moving forward, the right question should be asked: does a mobile app bring real value in this specific context? When a mobile app makes sense A mobile app becomes relevant … Read more
Progressive Web Apps and WebView-based applications are often grouped together. In practice, their technical differences are significant. Both approaches rely on web technologies, but their system integration and constraints are not the same. The PWA remains an enhanced website A PWA runs inside a browser, even when installed on the home screen. It therefore depends … Read more
When a WordPress project starts considering a mobile application, comparisons with custom native apps appear almost automatically. It is important to be clear from the beginning: a simple mobile app does not replace a custom native application. This is neither a flaw nor a bad decision. Two types of apps, two different goals A custom … Read more
When a WordPress project evolves into a mobile application, one question comes up almost every time: what is the impact on SEO? The answer is often simpler than expected. A mobile app does not replace a website from a search engine perspective 🔍 SEO remains tied to the website Search engines index web pages, not … Read more
WebView-based mobile apps are often presented as a simple way to turn a WordPress website into an application. In practice, their capabilities are real, but their limitations are equally important. To better understand the context, the general differences between mobile websites, PWAs and native apps are explained here: mobile website, PWA or native app. What … Read more
For many WordPress projects, a mobile-friendly website already exists. Responsive, accessible and functional. The real question is not “does the site work on mobile”, but rather “is it enough”. To better understand the context, the differences between mobile websites, PWAs and native apps are explained here: mobile website, PWA or native app. Mobile websites quickly … Read more
A mobile app based on a WebView is often described as a middle ground between a website and a fully native application. However, the concept is rarely explained clearly. Before going further, it helps to understand the general differences between mobile websites, PWAs and native apps, explained here: mobile website, PWA or native app. What … Read more
When a WordPress project starts to grow, the mobile question always comes up. Responsive website, PWA, native application: terms are often mixed, and the differences are not always clear. This article focuses on the basics, without unnecessary jargon, to explain what each solution actually provides 🙂 The mobile website (responsive) A mobile website is usually … Read more