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How to turn a website into an app (PWA): step-by-step

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You can turn a website into an app via PWA (Progressive Web App) — a technology that allows 'installing' a site as an icon on home screen, working offline, sending push notifications. Need: manifest.json (app description file), Service Worker (offline script), HTTPS, mobile optimization. WordPress has plugins (PWA for WP, Super Progressive Web Apps). For Tilda — limited. Alternative: package site in WebView via PWABuilder or Capacitor and publish to Google Play and App Store.

You can turn a website into an app via PWA (Progressive Web App) — technology that turns a site into a "semi-native" app. Users can install your site as a home-screen icon, work offline, get push notifications. No need for app stores — installation through browser.

What PWA needs

  1. HTTPS (free Let's Encrypt).
  2. manifest.json with app description.
  3. Service Worker for offline.
  4. HTML registration.

How to do PWA on different platforms

  • WordPress: Super Progressive Web Apps plugin.
  • Shopify/Wix: built-in in premium tiers.
  • Custom site: direct manifest + Service Worker.

PWA vs native

ParamPWANative
Dev cost1× (one codebase)3–5×
InstallationBrowserApp stores
SEOPreservedNone
UpdatesAutomaticThrough store

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