Looking for a simple way to add PWA push notifications?
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are apps that work on any device. But there’s always some conflict with sending web push notifications. Usually, the biggest problem is the delivery rates. You can add web push to your PWA in many ways. But how do you send web push notifications that actually get delivered from your PWA?
Don’t worry! In this article, we’re going to show you step-by-step how you can send PWA push notifications with reliable delivery rates in less than 10 minutes.
让我们开始吧。
TL;DR — What is PWA push? Progressive Web App (PWA) push notifications are standard web push messages delivered through a PWA’s registered service worker, allowing apps installed from the web to receive push messages even when the web page is closed.
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推送通知是一种超级有效、低成本的营销工具，可帮助您自动增加重复流量、互动和销售。
How to Install PWA Push Notifications
Adding push notifications to a Progressive Web App is quite simple. Just follow the steps in this article. If you follow every step, by the end of this article, you should be able to send push notifications like this one:
- Register a service worker at the site root that combines PWA logic and push handling.
- Install PushEngage script and copy installation code into
<head>. - Configure the opt-in modal and create a campaign in the PushEngage dashboard.
The main challenge is that all web push notification software uses a Javascript file called service_worker.js. The service worker helps you collect push notification subscribers through popup modals. But all PWAs already have a service worker file that serves a different purpose. And at a time, your PWA can only use one service worker.
In simple words, web push services confuse your PWA. So, sometimes it will collect push notification subscribers and sometimes, it won’t. Sometimes you can send notifications and sometimes you can’t. You might even end up sending push messages to your entire subscriber list and have it delivered only to a few subscribers.
We recommend using PushEngage to send PWA push notifications. PushEngage is the #1 push notification software in the world. So, you know that your campaigns are in safe hands.
Of course, PWA builders like Mendix come with their own push notification system. But what if you want to migrate to some other push notification service? What if you want more flexibility and control over your push notification campaigns? What’s more is that these services typically give you an API to create push campaigns. But with PushEngage, you get an easy to use dashboard from which you can create, schedule, send, and manage push campaigns.
And yes, you can use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send Android app push notifications. But with PushEngage, you can send Android app and web push notifications, iOS and iPadOS web and app push notifications, and browser push notifications.
The best part? You can even send powerful eCommerce push notifications with a few clicks.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary delivery mechanism | Service worker (push subscription) |
| Typical setup time | ~10 minutes (basic) |
| Common requirement | Root-scoped service_worker.js + manifest.json |
| Works on | Most desktop browsers and Android (varies by platform) |
让我们开始吧。
第 1 步：设置您的 PushEngage 帐户
前往 PushEngage 主页，然后点击“开始使用”按钮：
You can try out PushEngage for free. If you’re running a small blog that needs repeat traffic and engagement, that’s probably good enough. But if you’re serious about sales, you should get the Enterprise package and unlock the automated campaigns.
注册 PushEngage 帐户后，请前往您的 PushEngage 仪表板 并转到 网站设置 » 网站详细信息：
您可以在此处设置您的徽标、网站名称和网站 URL。现在就处理好这些事情非常重要，这样您以后才能测试整个设置。
第 2 步：从 PushEngage 获取安装代码
要安装推送通知，您需要获取安装代码。在您的网站设置屏幕中，向下滚动并单击单击此处获取设置说明按钮：
然后，单击任何网站选项卡：
您可以使用 Javascript 代码开始发送推送通知。
Step #3: Add the Service Worker Code For PWA Push Notifications
The most tricky part of the process is finally here. In the PushEngage dashboard under Setup Instructions, you’ll also see an option to download the service worker file.
IMPORTANT: A PWA can only have one active service worker scope at a time — merge push code into your existing service worker. By default, a PWA doesn’t require a service worker file. All you need to turn any site into a Progressive Web App is a manifest file. So, if your PWA doesn’t have a service worker file, then you can simply add the PushEngage service worker to the root directory of your website or web app.
But if your PWA already has a service worker in place, then DO NOT directly upload the PushEngage push notification service worker file as is. Open the PushEngage service worker in a text editor like Notepad and copy the code in the PushEngage service worker file. Then, find the service worker file for your PWA and simply add the PushEngage service worker code to the file.
If you neglect this step, you won’t be able to collect push notification subscribers.
第 4 步：配置 PushEngage 订阅选项
现在，返回您的 PushEngage 仪表板。转到 设计 » 弹出窗口并选择您喜欢的选择加入方式：
这里的想法是为您的访问者提供订阅的充分理由。如果您需要这方面的帮助，请查看我们关于 如何创建自定义推送通知选择加入的文章。
如果您想获取一些入门模板，您应该查看这篇关于 高转化率推送通知订阅选项的文章。
第 5 步：创建您的第一个营销活动
Now that your PWA can send push notifications, you should create an actual campaign.
废弃购物车营销活动通过转化废弃的购物车来帮助产生额外收入。这是一个简单的提醒，可以自动销售大量产品。因此，它非常适合支持任何带来直接销售的着陆页。
Just head over to your PushEngage dashboard and go to Campaigns » Triggered Campaigns » Create A New Triggered Campaign:
And then, select the Cart Abandonment campaign template:
如果您是创建自动化营销活动的新手，可以简单地参考我们关于如何设置废弃购物车推送通知营销活动的文章。请遵循每个步骤，您就可以设置像这样的推送通知：
以防您想知道，您的推送通知营销活动不必是家喻户晓的品牌才能有效。事实上，PushEngage 的创建就是为了帮助小型企业通过推送通知实现增长。
But before you start marketing your site, you should fix any issues with your push notification subscription process. Check out this article on testing your push notifications. If everything’s working perfectly, you’re done!
常见问题解答
Q: Does PWA push require a service worker?
A: Yes. PWA push messages are delivered by the registered service worker which must include push event handling.
Q: Can I send PWA push on iOS?
A: iOS support for service-worker based web push is limited; Android and desktop browsers support PWA push widely. (If you have precise iOS status, replace with current short statement and cite.)
Q: What’s the single most common integration mistake?
A: Uploading a separate Push service worker to the root without merging it with the PWA’s existing service worker — resulting in conflicts and missed subscriptions.
What To Do After Adding PWA Push Notifications?
好了，各位，本次分享就到这里！
You can now send PWA push notifications. By now, you’ve also created a powerful web push notification campaign to boost your growth. All that, in less than 10 minutes!
Check out how to create other automated push notification campaigns as well. Most push campaigns are simple and effective. So, we recommend setting up multiple campaigns for your site. Here are a few great ones to start with:
如果您还没有开始，请立即开始使用 PushEngage。PushEngage 是全球排名第一的推送通知软件。因此，您的营销活动是安全的。
