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’re scrolling through social media, you’re using 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 mobile app for my Shopify store?

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.

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

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Mobile push notifications have a 10x greater open rate compared to emails, and convert 15x better. They even convert 9x better than SMS.

And because they’re free to send, they have the greatest ROI of any marketing channel. $0 go in, and $100s come back.

Push notifications are the most-effective re-engagement channel at 44.1% (Email 17.1%, SMS 4.8%). That means they’re one of the most effective ways to drive customers new and old to engage with your business.

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TL;DR? Here’s why you should get a mobile app for your Shopify store:

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• 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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And here’s what you need to know about mobile push notifications:

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• 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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Can I turn my Shopify store into a mobile app?

Yes! Well, kind of.

When you build a mobile app for your Shopify store, your ‘normal’ or desktop store doesn’t go anywhere. Your customers are still free to shop from your website as they would previously.

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

The only difference when you get a mobile app is that you have an extra channel.

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.

Let’s say that currently there are two ways people can get to your house: by train (your website) and by bus (your mobile website). You pay for the transport, so your customers can ride for free.

Getting a mobile app is like swapping that bus for 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 the best for your customers gets you more results.

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What is a no-code mobile app builder?

A no-code mobile app builder is exactly as it sounds: a way to build a mobile app for your Shopify store without any code whatsoever.

That means you don't have to hire an expensive developer or have any coding knowledge to build your very own mobile app.

In fact, many Shopify mobile app builders use the same style and experience of building a Shopify store, making them even easier to use.

No matter what your digital experience is, a no-code mobile app builder makes it incredibly easy for you to build your own mobile app and drive more results from your mobile traffic.

TL;DR?

• No coding-knowledge required
• Don’t need to hire an expensive developer
• Build your mobile app yourself no matter your digital experience

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

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

All you need to do is:

1. Install the StoreLab no-code mobile app builder from the Shopify app store
2. Design your mobile app in minutes using the intuitive app builder
3. Launch your Shopify mobile app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store with help from our expert customer service team

And if you get stuck at any point, our friendly support team are always on hand to help.

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How much is a Shopify mobile app?

You can build a mobile app for your Shopify store from just $79 a month.

Mobile apps used to cost thousands of dollars, so only the biggest businesses could afford them.

Thankfully, you can now build your own for just $79 a month - or you can get an expert to design, create, and manage your mobile app for just $799 a month.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shopify mobile apps

1. Can I get a mobile for my Shopify store if I’m in the UK?

Yes!

The StoreLab mobile app builder is available for any Shopify store no matter where you are in the world.

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2. Do I need to know how to code to get a mobile app for my Shopify store?

Not at all.

No-code mobile app builders make it simple for absolutely anybody to build their own mobile app and even replicate the Shopify website builder to make the process even easier.

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3. How long does it take to design a mobile app?

You can design a mobile app for your Shopify store in minutes - or let one of our mobile app experts design it for you.

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4. Will my mobile app be available on both iOS & Android devices?

Yes!

You can launch your mobile app on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for all of your customers.

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5. Can you design my mobile app for me?

Of course.

Our friendly mobile experts are available to design, build, and manage your mobile app with as much or as little input as you need. Our managed-package is just $799 per month, and has brought results like:

• $15,000 worth of sales in first week of app going live
• 9.3x more sales vs. desktop
• 126% year on year increase in conversion rate
• 1307% year on year increase in online store sales
• 100% increase in average order value

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