The Internet is continually changing and innovating. As new technology arrives, old methods of developing web applications are being phased out with the new technologies being implemented.
“Join the trend, or get left behind,” is the watchword in the world of technology and this applies to web development. Therefore, it is important that you keep up with the newest developments and put them to use in your business if you want to maintain a competitive edge.
There are many web development trends, with new ones showing up almost every time. But in this article, you’ll learn about four of the most important web development trends that will have the largest impact on your business.
They are:
- Chatbots
- Blockchain
- Progressive Web Applications (PWAs)
- Motion UI
Chatbots
Customers are the King and Queen of your business! Because of how precious and important customers are, most businesses are constantly keeping an eye out for ways to boost customer satisfaction.
Enter the chatbot: They are able to do exactly that 24 hours a day, all year round. Chatbots can shorten the amount of time customers have to wait for simple support queries by answering common questions, directing clients to the proper Info, and even setting up meetings, call backs, or other tasks.
Blockchain
You may immediately associate blockchain with cryptocurrency. However, it can be used for so much more. It enables combined data storage across a large number of computers all over the world.
Compared to traditional hard drive or server storage systems, it is just about impossible to hack or destroy a blockchain network, giving rise to a very secure way of storing many types sensitive business files.
Progressive Web Applications (PWAs)
Basically, these are web applications or web pages that are much like mobile applications, particularly in performance and user experience much like mobile applications.
It can be considered a union of browser and mobile application features, giving an app-like experience to the user, and is rapidly growing in popularity.
Progressive Web Applications were planned by Google in 2013, and they have seen a rapid growth in popularity; thousands of companies have adopted PWAs since then.
Progressive web applications offer many benefits over a simple web page. They load quickly, use push notifications, increase conversion rates, and include the ability to add an application to a user’s desktop home screen.
Motion UI
A web page ought to be straightforward, simple to browse through, and above all user-friendly; this is why motion UI, which was originally only used for mobile applications, is now being used in website design too.
Employing this type of coding, you can make a much more functional and intuitively designed site.
Conclusion
There will always be new web development trends; however, the four trends discussed in this article have the potential to massively impact your business if you implement them.
Is there any other trend you are taking advantage of in your business? Share them; other business owners will find them useful.