WEBSITE-AS-APP DELIVERY

SkyePWA Forge™
Website-as-App Conversion

A product-engineered conversion that turns your website into an installable, branded app experience across iPhone, Android, and desktop—no app store required. Built with offline resilience, safe updates, and device QA as non‑negotiables.

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Rate Card Snapshot

All figures reflect
  • Tier 0 — Audit: $460 – $1,965 (credited to build if signed within 14 days)
  • Tier 1 — Conversion: $1,965 – $8,515
  • Tier 2 — Productization: $6,550 – $19,650
  • Tier 3 — Enterprise Ops: $15,720 – $45,850 + monthly
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Tier 0 Audit → Blueprint → Fixed-Price Recommendation → Tier 1–3 Build Credit
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Product Overview
SkyePWA Forge™: Website-as-App Conversion (Engineered)
SkyePWA Forge™ turns your existing website into an installable, branded app experience across iOS, Android, and desktop—without requiring an app store release. This is delivered as a repeatable engineering system: installability, resilience under weak signal, controlled updates, and real device QA are built in by default.

SOL builds PWAs as an engineered product surface—not a design add-on. Each tier below ships a predictable set of outcomes and is validated against an agreed device matrix with safe update behavior.
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Installability (No App Store)

HOME SCREEN • FULL‑SCREEN LAUNCH

Customers install your brand to their home screen and open it like an app. The launch experience is full-screen with branded identity and clean navigation (no browser chrome).

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Resilience Under Real Conditions

OFFLINE FALLBACK • WEAK‑SIGNAL UX

Engineered offline fallback and degraded-mode UX so core pages remain usable and conversions don’t collapse when the network is weak or absent.

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Update Control (Safe)

CACHE VERSIONING • PREDICTABLE REFRESH

Controlled updates with cache versioning and an intentional “new version available” prompt. No “stuck on old build” failure mode.

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Brand Packaging Discipline

ICONS • THEME • APP IDENTITY

Complete icon set (including maskable icons), theme color system, and app identity configuration aligned to SVS. The app looks intentional—because it is.

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QA on Real Devices

DEVICE MATRIX • INSTALL TESTS

Install, launch, offline, and update behaviors validated on the agreed device matrix (iOS, Android, desktop). Acceptance criteria are explicit and non-negotiable.

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Install Funnel Kit

QR • STAFF SCRIPT • LANDING COPY

Handoff kit for staff and customers: install instructions, QR collateral, and install-optimized landing content so adoption is real—not theoretical.

Core Outcomes
Delivered in Every Build
These outcomes ship in every tier. Upgrades add depth (performance, observability, store packaging), but the baseline product surface is always installable, branded, resilient, and update-safe.
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Install + Launch Behavior

  • Home-screen install flow (iOS/Android) with clean install guidance
  • Full-screen launch with proper app identity and scoped navigation
  • Branded icons (including maskable) + theme configuration
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Resilience + Update Safety

  • Offline fallback page + degraded-mode UX behavior
  • Service worker cache versioning and predictable refresh prompt
  • QA validated: install, offline, update, and critical conversions
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Handoff Kit

  • Staff install script + customer install instructions
  • QR collateral guidance for storefronts, flyers, and email
  • Launch checklist + stabilization window (recommended)
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Compatibility Reality (Handled)

  • Platform capabilities vary by OS/browser for advanced background behaviors
  • SOL tiers advanced features (e.g., push) as add-ons
  • Acceptance is based on the agreed device matrix, not vague assumptions
Pricing
SkyePWA Forge™ Rate Card
Investment ranges are USD and depend on site condition, complexity, and required integrations. Taxes and third‑party vendor fees are excluded.

Audit credit: 100% of Tier 0 is credited to Tier 1–3 if the build agreement is signed within 14 days of audit delivery.
Payment options: 30% deposit to start, remainder over 6/12 months available for qualifying engagements.
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Tier 0 — PWA Readiness Audit

$460 – $1,965
  • Installability audit + baseline performance/security scan
  • Conversion blueprint + fixed-price recommendation
  • Risk flags and compatibility constraints documented
  • 100% credited to Tier 1–3 if signed within 14 days

Deposit example (30%): $138 – $590

Request Audit →
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Tier 1 — PWA Conversion

$1,965 – $8,515
  • Manifest + icons + service worker
  • Offline fallback + safe updates
  • Install UX kit + device QA + handoff

Deposit example (30%): $590 – $2,555

Start Tier 1 →
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Tier 2 — PWA+ Productization

$6,550 – $19,650
  • Tier 1 plus performance upgrades
  • Offline-first tuning for key journeys
  • Lead/form reliability (retry/failover)
  • Basic monitoring + diagnostics

Deposit example (30%): $1,965 – $5,895

Upgrade to Tier 2 →
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Tier 3 — PWA Enterprise Ops

$15,720 – $45,850 + monthly
  • Tier 2 plus observability pipeline
  • Security hardening review
  • Release governance + rollback plan
  • Monthly health reporting

Deposit example (30%): $4,716 – $13,755

Discuss Enterprise Ops →
Add-ons
Optional Upgrades Priced by Scope
Add-ons extend capability (push programs, store packaging, multilingual install funnels, offline catalog snapshots). SOL recommends selecting add-ons after Tier 0 so scope matches reality.
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Push Notifications Program

$3,275 – $9,825
  • Permission UX + setup + testing
  • Campaign templates + delivery guidance
  • Capability validation by OS/browser
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App Store Packaging (Wrapper + Store Ops)

$9,825 – $26,200
  • iOS/Android packaging + store listing assets
  • Compliance basics + release workflow
  • Update guidance (store process)
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Multi-language Install Kit (EN/ES)

$985 – $3,275
  • Bilingual install prompts + QR collateral
  • Install landing copy + branded assets
  • Staff install script (EN/ES)
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Offline Catalog Snapshot Sync

$6,550 – $23,580
  • Offline snapshot for menus/services/catalog content
  • Sync rules + degraded-mode UX
  • Scope based on content volume + update cadence
Tier What’s Included Investment Range Typical Window
Tier 0 — Audit Installability review, baseline performance/security scan, risk flags, conversion blueprint, fixed-price recommendation. 100% credited to Tier 1–3 if approved within 14 days. $460 – $1,965 3–7 business days
Tier 1 — Conversion Manifest + app identity, icon suite (including maskable), service worker with safe caching strategy, offline fallback, update control prompt, install UX kit, real-device QA + handoff. $1,965 – $8,515 7–14 business days
Tier 2 — Productization Tier 1 plus performance upgrades, offline-first tuning for key journeys, lead/form reliability (retry/failover patterns), basic monitoring + diagnostics, SEO safety validation. $6,550 – $19,650 2–4 weeks
Tier 3 — Enterprise Ops Tier 2 plus observability pipeline, security hardening review, release governance and rollback plan, monthly health reporting, lifecycle management. $15,720 – $45,850 4–8 weeks

All ranges shown are USD and depend on site condition, complexity, and required integrations. Taxes and third‑party vendor fees are excluded.

Lifecycle
AppCare (Monthly)
Monthly lifecycle support and monitoring (recommended for production). AppCare keeps the install experience clean, updates safe, and performance disciplined over time.
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AppCare Lite

$260 / month

Updates + minor fixes, quarterly install UX refresh, standard support.

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AppCare Pro

$655 / month

Lite plus monitoring thresholds, monthly health report, priority queue.

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AppCare Elite

$1,640 / month

Pro plus performance-budget enforcement, quarterly optimization sprint, executive reporting.

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Estimate Deposit + Installments
Select a tier and range to estimate a 30% deposit with the remaining balance split across 6 or 12 months.
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Pricing Estimator

Instant math

Final investment is confirmed after Tier 0 (or equivalent intake review). Ongoing operations support is available via AppCare.

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Which Tier Fits?

Decision guidance
  • Tier 0 when the site has unknowns (CMS complexity, auth, heavy scripts, performance issues).
  • Tier 1 when you need installability + branding + offline fallback + safe updates with clean QA.
  • Tier 2 when conversions matter (booking/quote/contact) and weak-signal reliability impacts revenue.
  • Tier 3 when you need monitoring, governance, and executive visibility for scalable operations.

Common upgrades: Push Program • App Store Packaging • Offline Catalog Snapshot • Bilingual Install Kit (EN/ES)

Delivery
How SOL Ships SkyePWA Forge™
This is a productized engineering delivery with explicit gates. The goal is predictable outcomes: installable app behavior, resilience, safe updates, and validated conversions.
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Intake + Audit

Confirm hosting/HTTPS, map critical journeys (call, map, booking, quote, contact), capture brand assets, and run baseline scans. Output: conversion blueprint + fixed-price recommendation.

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Build Sprint

Manifest + icon suite (maskable included), service worker + cache strategy, offline fallback, update banner behavior, install funnel kit. Tier 2/3 adds monitoring and governance.

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Device QA

Install/launch/offline/update validation on the agreed device matrix. Critical conversions tested end-to-end. Output: acceptance report + go-live checklist.

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Launch + Stabilize

Launch the install experience with QR collateral and staff scripts. Stabilize over the first week, then transition into AppCare (recommended) for lifecycle reliability.

Engineering Spec
What’s Under the Hood
SOL implements PWAs with disciplined caching, explicit update rules, and compatibility‑aware UX. The “app feel” is the result of engineering decisions—especially around offline and updates.
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Manifest + Identity

  • Name / short name / scope / start URL / display mode
  • Theme + background colors (SVS aligned)
  • Icon suite including maskable icons for Android
  • Apple touch icons + iOS home-screen behavior tuning
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Service Worker + Caching Strategy

  • Static asset caching for fast repeat loads
  • HTML caching rules designed to prevent “stale site” failures
  • Offline fallback route and user messaging
  • Cache versioning + safe cleanup on update
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Update Safety Protocol

  • Predictable “new version available” prompt
  • One‑tap refresh with controlled activation
  • Eliminates “stuck on old build” cache drift
  • Tier 3 adds governance + rollback planning
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Monitoring + Diagnostics (Tier 2/3)

  • Basic client diagnostics panel
  • Error capture and performance thresholds
  • Monthly health reporting (Tier 3 + AppCare Pro/Elite)
  • Performance budget enforcement (AppCare Elite)
Quality Gate
Acceptance Criteria (Non‑Negotiable)
This is how SOL prevents “it works on my laptop” projects. Acceptance criteria are explicit, testable, and validated before handoff.
Scope
Scope, Responsibilities, Platform Support
SkyePWA Forge™ is delivered as an engineered website-as-app experience. Exact scope is confirmed in the build agreement and validated against the agreed device matrix.
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Included (Standard)

What you receive
  • Manifest + app identity configuration
  • Icon suite (including maskable icons)
  • Service worker with safe caching strategy
  • Offline fallback + resilience behavior
  • Update control prompt + cache versioning
  • Install UX kit + real-device QA + handoff
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Out of Scope (unless added)

Optional add-ons
  • App Store listing/approvals
  • Custom backend engineering beyond scoped reliability work
  • Major site redesign or full content rewrite
  • Third-party vendor outages or paid API limitations
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Client Responsibilities

To ship fast
  • Provide brand assets (logo/colors) or approve SOL-generated icon set
  • Provide required access to hosting/repo/CMS environments
  • Identify priority journeys (call/booking/quote/contact/buy)
  • Confirm target device mix for QA acceptance
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Platform Support

Reality, tested
  • Installability and capabilities vary by OS/browser
  • SOL validates against the agreed device matrix
  • Advanced features (push, store packaging) carry separate acceptance criteria
FAQ
Operational Questions (Answered)
This is the stuff clients ask right before they sign. SOL answers it with product clarity, not hand-waving.

Does this work on iPhone?

Yes. Users can install to the home screen and launch full‑screen. Advanced background behaviors vary by iOS version and browser, which is why SOL tiers advanced features (like push programs) as add‑ons and validates on the agreed device matrix.

Is this the same as a native app?

It’s a different delivery model. A PWA ships faster, updates instantly, and avoids app store overhead. If you need app store listing, SOL offers App Store Packaging (wrapper + store ops) as an add‑on.

Will caching break my site?

Not when engineered correctly. SOL uses explicit caching rules with versioned updates, plus a predictable refresh prompt. Tier 3 adds governance and rollback planning for higher‑risk environments.

What do you need from us?

Brand assets (logo/colors), access to hosting or repo/CMS, and a quick list of critical user journeys (call, booking, quote, contact). SOL handles the rest through the audit + sprint process.

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Ship the App Version of Your Website
Projects can begin within 7 days of deposit depending on queue. Start with Tier 0 to lock scope, eliminate uncertainty, and convert into Tier 1–3 with full audit credit.
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Contact
Request Tier 0 Audit (Fastest Start)
The fastest path is to start with Tier 0. You receive a PWA readiness report, a conversion blueprint, and a fixed-price recommendation. If you approve the build agreement within 14 days, the Tier 0 audit is 100% credited to Tier 1–3.
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Direct Contact

Business Intake

Payment structure: 30% deposit to start. 6/12‑month installments available for qualifying engagements.

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