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App vs Web Site?

granddi — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:20:09 GMT

It seems that more and more companies want customers to conduct business on their app vs their web site. This includes: banking, finance, local utilities, just more and more it seems.

I have a smart phone but like to use my lap top vs app.

Would a tech expert explain?

Re: App vs Web Site?

judianne — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:04:17 GMT

l don't like apps either ! They fill up your screen and are hard to get rid of . Grocery stores , streaming services , some places won't let you see their products until you download their apps !

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Winkk — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:04:38 GMT

I also wondered about that.

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DJs mom — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:14:10 GMT

Although I am not one to download every store's app. I much prefer using an app than the website.

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:24:53 GMT

I don't use my phone to conduct "business" and don't use apps on it.

If I can't do it on the laptop then I just don't do it.

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bikerbabe — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:45:01 GMT

App all day any day over dragging out my laptop.

Easy to create a few folders on my phone to organize, just like on a pc.

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millieshops — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:10:33 GMT

I feel as if it's a generational thing. I started with a computer when personal computers were little more than electric typewriters, so the APP's feel foreign to me, but those who great up on computers, phones and tablets sometimes live all aspects of their lives on phones and tablets where the APP's work well. Even though I know that, I still prefer to use my computer or a laptop, and I still prefer to shop and solve problems with real people!

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kitcat51 — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:01:35 GMT

I use a Samsung tablet, websites only, don't like apps. I despise smart phones, I miss my simple flip phone I got in 2009 for $9.99....I kept it going as long as possible until it was finally deemed obsolete, ugh.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:35:44 GMT

I prefer a computer. I can type on a computer, one finger pecking for texting. I also won't use an app for banking or shopping. Cell phone screens are too small too. That doesn't mean I want a larger phone; I don't.

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Allegheny — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:48:36 GMT

I prefer using my laptop vs an app on my smart phone. I don't trust my fingers my cell phone especially if I was going to use a banking app.

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SandySparkles — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:13:31 GMT

It took some time for me to warm up to apps, but I cannot imagine my life without them now! I still use my laptop for more involved tasks, and of course visiting the boards😁, but I also take advantage of the Q app for that.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Tori3569 — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:11:01 GMT

Apps allow the company to personalize the user experience, such as an offer for that specific customer or an ad for a new item similar to one purchased previously.

Apps also allow the business to send updates on shipping, delivery, in stocks, etc as push notifications. Many apps can be used while offline too vs a website that needs a connection.

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geezerette — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:31:22 GMT

I use a few apps, more on my iPad than phone. And only for certain things--like my local weather, Amazon and Chewy--places I shop frequently.

Some apps are more convenient, like my local weather, where I can get to the radar in a step or two which I couldn't do that easily on a website. Also, I can stay signed in on apps which I can't do on websites.

However, I find many apps don't have all the options that a website does. Sometimes when wanting to change something in my account an app doesn't have the option and I have to go to the website anyway.

Basically, it comes down to personal preference and depends on how much I use a site and how the app itself is set up and how efficiently they work. (I don't care for the QVC app, for instance.)

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:11:38 GMT

I use the QVC app on my smartphone for almost 100% of my browsing and purchasing.

It is much faster, smoother, cleaner, less cluttered than the Q website and there are always numerous app-only sales and discounts.

I haven't touched the tablet and laptop for months.

Lots of options available to choose what works best for you.

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Zhills — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:47:22 GMT

More people have phones than computers.

Increases the customer base! Creates jobs!

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kaydee50 — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:52:07 GMT

I don't have a smartphone so I don't have any apps--LOL!! My fear is that eventually everything will be done via smartphone. Hope I'm gone by then!!

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kaydee50 — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:00:22 GMT

@kitcat51 wrote:
I use a Samsung tablet, websites only, don't like apps. I despise smart phones, I miss my simple flip phone I got in 2009 for $9.99....I kept it going as long as possible until it was finally deemed obsolete, ugh.

I have a flip phone with AT&T and also don't want to give it up. It's all I need, nothing fancy and $25 for 3 months. I can text with difficulty. It's not a smartphone.