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Re:Bolt has a cool web interface and they really don't want ... by mojuba on Sunday June 19, 2022 @08:58AM (#31798892)
Could it be that the mobile interface was simply better in terms of speed, usability, smoothness of the UX? Complex web apps honestly often look and feel shite in the browser.
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Re:Bolt has a cool web interface and they really don't want ... by asutekku on Sunday June 19, 2022 @09:28AM (#31799169)
Nah, people retain on mobile apps because they have a simple icon to use to get there. It’s extra effort to remember the name of the service and write down the address.
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Re:Bolt has a cool web interface and they really don't want ... by jmcgough on Sunday June 19, 2022 @01:37PM (#31801499)
Push notifications are really powerful for creating habits as well.
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Re:Bolt has a cool web interface and they really don't want ... by danpalmer on Sunday June 19, 2022 @12:34PM (#31800852)
Potentially, but aren't those essentially properties of native apps? When we say that apps retain users better it's not some magic, it's because of apps typically having better UX, whether that's speed/features, device integration, or the "UX" of being right there on the home screen.
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