{"id":227,"date":"2024-04-04T23:14:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T23:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/?p=227"},"modified":"2024-05-06T15:13:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T15:13:01","slug":"restaurant-website-design-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/2024\/04\/04\/restaurant-website-design-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"restaurant website design, explained."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I worked for a restaurant through my agency, for the last 4 month. I must say designing for them is another whole beast, like working for neither a creative minds nor professional communicator (but bro having free food perks from them was so epic). My question today is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do we visually showcase the taste of food and the feel of dining-in, while keeping up with the speed of a ever-growing business of the restaurant?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/564x\/70\/bd\/04\/70bd04988c03a9595521ff1e51e97d62.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hold tight! We are in this together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">restaurant website design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">anh&#8217;s note from reading <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/get.doordash.com\/en-us\/blog\/restaurant-website-design\"><em>How to Create a Restaurant Website Design that Sells<\/em><\/a><\/strong> by <strong>Doordash<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"567\" data-id=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.13.23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.13.23.png 1000w, https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.13.23-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.13.23-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mash&#8217;D<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"566\" data-id=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.21.07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.21.07.png 1000w, https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.21.07-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.21.07-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joe T. Garcias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.25.23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.25.23.png 1000w, https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.25.23-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.25.23-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sweetgreen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"565\" data-id=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.28.28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.28.28.png 1000w, https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.28.28-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.28.28-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snow BBQ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"545\" data-id=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.29.46.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.29.46.png 1000w, https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.29.46-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/croakthecode.tcu.edu\/nguyen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-08.29.46-768x419.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Texas Roadhouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Restaurant Website Design:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Importance:<\/strong> Vital in the modern era, with 22% of consumers consulting websites or apps before ordering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common Mistakes:<\/strong> Poor user experience, generic text, and incomplete menus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoidable Errors:<\/strong> Ensure comprehensive menus with ingredients, photos, and prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local SEO Strategy:<\/strong> Essential for ranking higher in food-related searches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile-Friendly Design:<\/strong> Crucial for accessibility and user experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimized Menu:<\/strong> Use text-based webpages for SEO and provide clear descriptions and prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrated Online Ordering:<\/strong> Vital for modern consumers, with 31% preferring to order directly from restaurant websites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best Practices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clear Call to Action:<\/strong> Include prominent &#8220;Order Online&#8221; buttons for seamless ordering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example Websites:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Naan &amp; Kabob:<\/strong> Uses enticing menu photos to attract customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pacific Catch:<\/strong> Offers personalized homepage content for a unique experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Popular Website Builders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wix, Squarespace, Weebly, Webflow:<\/strong> Platforms that offer user-friendly solutions for building restaurant websites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">extra resource: <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/resources\/restaurant-website-design\/\">https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/resources\/restaurant-website-design\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I worked for a restaurant through my agency, for the last 4 month. 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