Push Notifications

Overview

Web push notifications deliver timely messages to subscribers even when they are not on your site — for back-in-stock alerts, price drops, and cart reminders. Push requires explicit browser permission, making the opt-in prompt timing critical. For Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce, dedicated push notification apps (PushOwl, OneSignal) handle all the subscriber management, triggering logic, and delivery without custom service worker code.

When to Use This Skill

• When adding back-in-stock notifications to replace static "notify me" email forms
• When recovering abandoned carts via a browser push channel alongside email
• When building a price-watch feature for wishlisted items
• When email deliverability is poor and a supplemental channel is needed
• When targeting mobile-first markets where push opt-in rates exceed email opt-in

Core Instructions

Step 1: Choose the right push notification platform