Think about your normal day-to-day activities on your mobile phone.

Chances are that 90% of them involve a mobile app.

When you need directions, you use a mobile app. When you look at social media, you use a mobile app. When you order food, you use a mobile app.

And most importantly, when you want to buy something - you use a mobile app.

Sometimes, you’ll land on a website you’ve never been on before and it prompts you to download their app, even though you’re a first-time user who’s never bought from them before.

Why? Because mobile websites don’t provide the same functionality as mobile apps. They can feel awkward, clunky, and slow - and that leads to lost sales.

Let’s take a look at exactly why mobile apps are so great - particularly for Shopify store owners.

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Why should I get a Shopify mobile app?

Shopify mobile apps are specifically designed to give users the best experience on mobile possible. That’s why 85% of consumers favour apps over mobile websites.

Why are mobile apps preferred? According to online customers, they’re:

More convenient (55%)
Faster (48%)
Easier to browse (40%)

And 26% say they’re easier to shop on.

In turn, that leads to more conversions. In fact, mobile apps drive 3x more sales than mobile websites and see a 20% higher average order value. When you factor in that 79% of traffic to Shopify stores come from mobile devices, you can quickly see the potential.

Imagine if 4 out of 5 visitors to your store were 3x more likely to convert and added 20% more to their basket

That’s a lot more revenue.

Plus, you can send mobile push notifications completely free.

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What are mobile push notifications?

Mobile push notifications are messages sent by mobile apps when you’re not using them, convincing you to go on the app. You’ll most likely recognise them from the image below.

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An image showing mobile push notifications

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Push notifications are the best form of customer communication, with a 10x greater open rate compared to emails and a 15x greater conversion rate.

And because they’re free to send, they have the greatest ROI of any marketing channel.

Push notifications are the most-effective re-engagement channel at 44.1% (Email 17.1%, SMS 4.8%), meaning they’re top of the list for driving new and old customers to engage with your business.

Download our free mobile push notification whitepaper.

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Key stats about Shopify mobile apps:

79% of traffic to Shopify stores comes from a mobile device
Mobile apps convert 3x better than mobile websites
20% higher average order value vs. mobile websites
85% of consumers prefer mobile apps over mobile websites
79% of smartphone owners have purchased through a mobile app in the last 6 months
73% of e-commerce revenue is generated from a mobile device

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Key stats about mobile push notifications:

10x greater open rate vs. email
15x higher conversion rate vs. email and 9x greater conversion rate vs. SMS
Highest ROI of any marketing channel as they’re free to send
The most-effective re-engagement channel at 44.1% (Email 17.1%, SMS 4.8%)

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How to build a Shopify mobile app

When you use a Shopify mobile app builder, your desktop website doesn't disappear. Your customers can still shop from your website as they would previously.

Your mobile website will also stay up, so customers who don’t have your app can still shop on mobile.

The only difference when you get a Shopify mobile app is that you have an extra channel. Another way to sell more again and again and again.

Instead of turning your Shopify store into a mobile app, you’re adding a mobile app to your business to provide a smoother, more persuasive way for your audience to shop from their phones.

For example, let’s say that there are two ways people can get to your house: by train (your website) and by bus (your mobile website).

Getting a mobile app is like adding in a chauffeur-driven limo. It’s faster, more comfortable, and the easy-preference for most people. And best of all, people are more likely to visit your house again because of how great their travel experience was - they’ll probably start telling their friends, too.

If they knew the only way to reach you was on a cramped, hot, and slow bus, they’re going to start visiting the other houses with more comfortable transport.

Your customers deserve the best, and what's best for your customers is what's best for your business growth.

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What is a no-code Shopify mobile app builder?

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How do I get a no-code Shopify mobile app for my store?

Getting a no-code mobile app for your Shopify store is easy.

All you need to do is:

Book a discovery call with one of our Shopify growth experts
Talk about your business journey, needs, goals, and barriers
We'll then tell you whether we're a good fit, and if so, what plan is right for you

We're focused results, so if we don't think an app is the best option for your business growth, we won't push you into one.

How much does it cost to build a Shopify mobile app?

You can build a Shopify mobile app from just $499 a month.

Mobile apps used to cost thousands of dollars, so only the biggest businesses could afford them, but we're changing that.

Shopify mobile app FAQ

Can I get a Shopify mobile app if I’m in the UK?

Yes!

The StoreLab mobile app builder and our Shopify growth service are focused on Shopify SMEs in the UK and US, primarily in the Clothing, Jewellery, and Beauty industries.

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Do I need to know how to code to get a Shopify mobile app?

Not at all.

Our friendly mobile app experts will take care of all the design work for you. All you need to do is tell us what you're looking for, and we'll combine that with our e-commerce expertise to build a high-converting mobile app for your business.

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