Mobile apps offer unfettered and personalised access to users on the device that they most frequently access. mCommerce is booming and extending the eCommerce website to the mobile platform via an application will give the business added growth impetus with greater market access.

eCommerce is enjoying unbridled success due to the many conveniences it offers such as shopping without having to visit a store, indulging in impulse purchases, fabulous offers and doorstep delivery! We bring you 3 reasons to have a mobile application for your eCommerce customer and business needs.

1.Mobile Feature Integration

As mobile technology is maturing towards the minimalistic and sixth sense programming, its features and instruments like wearable device, GPS tracking, beacon technology etc. can be leveraged for completely automated and informed business approach. From the customer end, GPS tracker on the customers device can be used to find their current location and make a spot delivery to ensure you don’t miss them when they are not at home when the agent is out-on-delivery. Further, the in-built NFC technology can be used for cashless payments in cash-on-delivery transactions. Beacon technology can be used to streamline warehouse activities and the GPS tracker to ensure seamless supply chain management.

2.Regular Updates via push notifications

SMSes and emails can be intrusive or overlooked or spammed based on the receiver’s mood. Mobile applications have in-built technologies to send push notifications that can be glimpsed at for further details in the drop-down before being pursued or discarded. These are unobtrusive yet attractive messages to catch the device owner’s eyes and spur them to explore offers further. Internally, they can be used as reminders, chats and instant messaging tools to communicate with team members or even stakeholders, suppliers and business partners.

3.Building brand loyalty with Indigenous Experience

A mobile application can be arranged to suit the customer’s preferences by showing them similar products and new offerings based on their lifestyle and interests. With personalised messages pushed onto their device regularly, it gives the shopper a personalised shopping experience. The company may consider integrating a voice navigation tool that will verbally communicate with the prospective buyer and act as their style guide to give a live shopping experience. Further, with features such as 4-D images customers can try out the product before deciding to make the purchase. Within the company, with employees, partners and suppliers, a loyalty towards the company can be established by facilitating them with the right technologies to perform their tasks easily, in a timely manner and with greater transparency.

The mobile application keeps people connected with the business all the time and it makes activities such as marketing and communication more noticeable. Hence, along with a full-fledged responsive website, a mobile application for the business is equally essential.

A cross-platform mobile application that works well on all major mobile platforms will ensure the eCommerce business gets greater visibility among prospective customers.