Did you read that article? They actually say when to NOT do a website first.
I found their web-first arguments mostly unconvincing. And kinda hand-wavy on certain points. Two relevant points, rapid MVP development and instant updating of your app I have to agree with. But the idea that desktop software pricing translates to people being willing to pay more for a website is a crock. People think websites should be free. It’s not just users who think that. I have to educate my clients why their business app that needs a login, data storage and access controls is not “just a website” and why they have to pay me significantly more to make it happen.
I found their web-first arguments mostly unconvincing. And kinda hand-wavy on certain points. Two relevant points, rapid MVP development and instant updating of your app I have to agree with. But the idea that desktop software pricing translates to people being willing to pay more for a website is a crock. People think websites should be free. It’s not just users who think that. I have to educate my clients why their business app that needs a login, data storage and access controls is not “just a website” and why they have to pay me significantly more to make it happen.