Awesome Cannabis Mobile Apps and APIs

If you're a dispensary owner scratching your head over whether you need to subscribe to a new e-commerce software, or shell out big bucks just to pull in your online store into your app, it's time to breathe a sigh of relief. You won't have to do any of those.

These days, linking third-party software to your mobile app is made easier with APIs. This not only simplifies the whole custom app development process (so you can launch faster) but also help squeeze every ounce of value from your investment.

Mobile apps have proven themselves to be versatile platforms, capable of integrating various software to offer a wide range of features and digital experiences.

In the world of cannabis mobile app development, we harness the power of Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs, to blend e-commerce, loyalty programs, and other services within a single platform. By layering these services, we can boost the basic functions of the app and deliver an unrivaled user experience.

APIs might sound like rocket science, but they're pretty straightforward.

What is an API?

Think of an API as a middleman that enables different software applications to chit-chat with each other. It's like a translator smoothing out a conversation between two people speaking different languages.

For instance, when you use Uber, the app uses an API to ping your location data to Uber's servers. The servers then hit back with information about available rides around you. Similarly, in a cannabis mobile app, we use an E-commerce API to import store data and functions from the very same e-commerce platform your website uses to sell weed online.

E-commerce and Loyalty API

At Digital Awesome, we primarily use two APIs for our custom cannabis mobile apps - E-commerce and Loyalty.

Typically, an E-commerce API lets a mobile app showcase products from an online store, manage shopping carts, customer and order management, and even keep tabs on your dispensary inventory in real-time.?

On the other hand, a Loyalty API helps the app with member synchronization, managing customer loyalty points, reward redemption, and dishing out personalized offers.

But remember, the exact capabilities of an E-commerce and Loyalty API can vary depending on the specific API and the platform it's designed for.

Maximizing API Connectivity

We use APIs to deliver a seamless and native app experience for your cannabis business. We up the ante by adding more layers to the basic e-commerce and loyalty functions facilitated by the API connectivity.

For e-commerce, we supercharge basic e-com functions with AI-powered upsells, cross-sells, and down-sells to help shoppers discover complementary products and increase cart sizes. Meanwhile, we weave in custom achievements and milestones to make the typical loyalty program more robust, going beyond just earning points for dispensary purchases.

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Digital Awesome Integrations

We shake hands with leading cannabis software like Dutchie, Jane, SpringBig, AlpineIQ, and more. If your preferred provider isn't on our list, don't sweat it. Our dedicated development team can work with them to get your app connected.

In a nutshell, APIs are a powerful tool that can morph your cannabis mobile app into a one-stop shop for your customers, bringing together all the services they need in one place.

So kick back, relax, and let us and technology do the heavy lifting.

About Digital Awesome

Digital Awesome builds custom cannabis mobile apps for dispensaries. The company empowers dispensaries with a bespoke app solution that delivers a fully branded experience, native shopping and compliant marketing for better dispensary sales and customer retention.

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