When someone needs information on the go, the easiest way to get it is on their smartphone. The 85 percent of Americans who own a smartphone are more likely to pull out their phones rather than search on a computer when they need to find out something quickly. Having an app for your school or district provides a simple way to get your message delivered to your intended audience. You may be asking yourself why you need an app if you already have a website. While a website should be an essential part of your communication strategy and can be accessed through a mobile device, there are many additional features that an app offers that a website doesn’t.
A mobile branded app benefits both administrators and your audience including teachers, students, and parents. Here are a few of those benefits.
Engagement
Having a mobile branded app encourages engagement within your community. Parents have an appropriate channel where they can connect with their child’s teachers and stay up to date with what is going on in school. You can also engage your community by asking them to share content with Share! Through this feature, students, parents, and teachers can submit text, photos, and videos that you can then share on all your communication channels.
Personalized for Users
Another benefit of having a branded mobile app is that users have a direct and personalized channel. Students, teachers, and parents can be a part of group messages within the app where they can communicate with their teammates, club members, or classmates. With this feature, they are able to easily access information meant for them without having to search through the website. A school app provides quick access to whatever information they need.
Push Notifications
Lastly, with an app, your users can receive push notifications that a website can’t offer. Your message is more likely to get across when you’re sending it directly to them instead of requiring them to come to you. With SchoolInfo, administrators can effortlessly deliver push notifications to users' phones from a single dashboard. Your community can receive event updates, reminders for upcoming activities, and important announcements without evening having to unlock their phones. How much more convenient does it get?
Are you interested in learning more about the benefits and features of a branded mobile app by SchoolInfo? Schedule a demo today!