Web Push
Web push allows businesses to send push notifications to anonymous website visitors even when they are not signed up, even when they are not browsing the website and even when the browser is turned off.
To receive push notifications, visitors must first subscribe or opt-in to push notifications at your website.
To start using FlareLane web push, you will need to go through a simple Integration process. Collaborate with your developers to integrate web push into your website and begin engaging with your website visitors.
Web Push vs. Other Channels
Web push allows you to send notifications to anonymous visitors without the need for their email address or phone number
Web push notifications are compatible with all devices, from mobile phones and tablets to desktop computers
Web push can help you save money by replacing more expensive communication methods, such as SMS and WhatsApp
| Web Push | Mobile Push | SMS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Price | Free | Free | High | High |
Personal Data | Not Required | Not Required | Required | Required |
App Installation | Not Required | Required | Not Required | Required |
Devices | Mobile PC Tablet | Mobile Tablet | Mobile | Mobile |
Subscription Prompt
Prompts are pop-up messages presented to the website visitors.
For typical HTTPS websites, the single opt-in Browser Prompt is available. This prompt is controlled by the browser and cannot be customized.
For websites without HTTPs, please contact us at help@flarelane.com.
Web Push by OS Type
| Windows PC | macOS | Android | |
|---|---|---|---|
Notification Content | Title, Message, URL, Image | Title, Message, URL, Image | Title, Message, URL, Image |
Image File Type | JPG, PNG (GIF, SVG not supported) | JPG, PNG (GIF, SVG not supported) | JPG, PNG (GIF, SVG not supported) |
Image Resolution | Recommended: 512x256px or 1440x720px 2:1 aspect ratio Max width 2000px Min width: 300px | Recommended: 512x256px or 1440x720px 2:1 aspect ratio Max width 2000px Min width: 300px | Recommended: 512x256px or 1440x720px 2:1 aspect ratio Max width 2000px Min width: 300px |
Browser Support by Operating System
| Browser | Window PC | macOS | Android | iOS (iPhone, iPad) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chrome | O | O | O | X |
Firefox | O | O | O | X |
Safari | X | O | X | X (Expected to be supported by 2023 3Q) |
Microsoft Edge | O | O | O | X |
Opera | O | O | O | X |
Samsung Internet Browser | X | X | O | X |
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