Intro

On the podcast we talk with Nathan about the strategic opportunity of web2app, how and when to use web2app, and why one app found success using webinars in their web2app funnel.

Top Takeaways:
🔑 Web-to-app opens up opportunities for small apps
Smaller apps can use web-to-app strategies to improve cash flow, gain better attribution data, and test acquisition campaigns with smaller budgets. It’s an effective way to experiment with paid growth without relying solely on app store mechanics.

🎯 Gain full control over the user journey
Web-to-app lets developers craft highly personalized and seamless user journeys. Build onboarding flows, quizzes, and paywalls tailored to your users, free from app store restrictions.

🌎 Reach untapped audiences with web-first content
Web-to-app opens the door to users who don’t convert directly through app ads. Channels like blogs, gated content, or webinars are excellent for capturing lower-intent users and nurturing them into app subscribers over time.

💸 Increase revenue with smarter sales tactics
Web-to-app enables upsells, cross-sells, and product bundling that aren’t always feasible in-app. This strategy is particularly effective for higher ticket subscriptions or apps looking to diversify revenue streams.

📣 Leverage unique channels to drive growth
Web-to-app expands the range of channels you can use effectively, from influencer campaigns with trackable links to affiliate partnerships, YouTube ads, and beyond. Each channel provides new ways to engage users at different stages of the funnel.

About Nathan Hudson

• 👨‍💻 Founder & CEO of Perceptycs, a growth consultancy specializing in web-to-app strategies that drive user acquisition, retention, and revenue for mobile apps.
• 👥 Nathan Hudson is passionate about helping apps reach their full growth potential by leveraging personalized user journeys, strategic web funnels, and creative acquisition channels tailored to their unique goals.
• 💡 “A huge advantage of web-to-app is how much control you have. You’re not locked into the app store’s rules—you can fully tailor the experience, from onboarding questions to paywalls, in ways that resonate with your users”
• 👋  LinkedIn

Resoureces:

• Perceptycs Website

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• David Barnard - @drbarnard
• Jacob Eiting - @jeiting
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Episode Highlights:

[3:01] What does web-to-app mean?: Nathan Hudson explains the concept as converting traffic on the web or starting on the web before directing users to the app.

[5:28] Web-to-app strategies for different use cases: Nathan highlights common approaches such as quizzes, blog posts, and webinars to drive user engagement and app downloads.

[6:31] Defining web-to-app: Jacob Eiting describes it as using the web as part of either an acquisition or retention funnel.

[8:50] The benefits of cash flow: Nathan explains how web-to-app helps early-stage apps avoid waiting for long payment cycles by leveraging web purchases.

[10:50] Comparing conversion rates: Nathan shares that web often achieves higher conversion rates than app stores, particularly for higher-ticket subscription products.

[14:28] The role of attribution: Nathan discusses the advantage of better attribution tools on the web compared to app-only campaigns.

[20:23] Controlling user journeys: Nathan highlights how web-to-app allows brands to tailor onboarding experiences based on ad campaigns and user behavior.

[30:01] Reaching new audiences: Nathan explains how web-to-app campaigns can attract low-intent users and nurture them through lead magnets and webinars.

[37:07] Expanding to older audiences: Nathan discusses how web funnels allow brands to engage with desktop users and older demographics who may avoid app-only experiences.

[52:46] Personalization for success: Nathan emphasizes the importance of tailoring user experiences on web-to-app journeys to reflect user needs and context effectively.