Push notification
Push notification
Communication
A push notification is a message from an app or website that pops up on a device's screen, sent only to people who installed the app or allowed browser alerts.
What is Push notification?
App push goes to people with your app installed; web push goes to browsers that accepted alerts on your site. Both are free per message, but reach is limited to people who opted in on that device.
Compared with SMS: push doesn't need a phone number, but it's easy to mute, and you can't reach someone who deleted the app.
SmartyTap doesn't send push notifications. It sends email and texts.
Example
A shopping app sends "Your order is out for delivery" as a push notification to customers who have it installed.
Why Push notification Matters
Push is cheap for brands with a popular app; most stores reach more customers by email and text.
Push notification FAQ
Does SmartyTap send push notifications?
No. SmartyTap sends email and texts.
Is push better than SMS?
Push is free per message but reaches only app users who allow it; texts reach anyone who gave consent.
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