Restaurant & Cafe Websites

Most restaurant websites are completed in 3-4 weeks from project kickoff. The timeline depends on the complexity of features (online ordering, reservations, etc.), the availability of your content (menu, photos, text), and how quickly you provide feedback during the design process. We can work to faster timelines if you have an urgent launch date, such as a grand opening or seasonal event.

Absolutely! We build all restaurant websites with an intuitive content management system that makes updating your menu as easy as editing a Word document. You can add new dishes, update prices, mark items as sold out, add seasonal specials, and upload photos without any coding knowledge. We provide comprehensive training and video tutorials, and our support team is always available if you need help.

We offer two approaches: (1) Integration with existing platforms like UberEats, Menulog, and DoorDash - we embed ordering buttons and menus on your website, or (2) Custom online ordering system - we build a direct ordering platform that saves you the 20-30% commission fees charged by third-party apps. You receive orders directly via email and your POS system. Most clients use a hybrid approach - maintaining delivery platform partnerships while also offering direct ordering at better margins.

We integrate professional reservation systems like OpenTable, ResDiary, or custom booking solutions depending on your needs. Customers can view real-time availability, select table preferences, specify party size and special requests, and receive automated confirmations. You manage bookings through an admin dashboard that syncs with your existing systems, and you can set custom availability for private events or special occasions.

While professional food photography definitely makes your menu more appealing and can increase orders by up to 40%, it's not mandatory. If you have high-quality photos from your smartphone or existing marketing materials, we can optimize and use those. Many clients start with their own photos and add professional photography later as budget allows. We can also supplement with carefully selected stock food photography that matches your cuisine style.

We build smart filtering into your digital menu so diners can easily find dishes matching their dietary needs - vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, etc. Each menu item can display allergen warnings and detailed ingredient information. This is increasingly important for compliance and customer safety, and it dramatically improves the user experience for diners with restrictions.

Yes - mobile-first design is our priority because over 75% of restaurant website visitors browse on smartphones. We ensure your menu is easy to read on small screens, ordering and booking buttons are thumb-friendly, pages load quickly on 4G/5G networks, and phone numbers are tap-to-call. Google also prioritizes mobile-friendly websites in search rankings, especially for 'near me' searches.

Absolutely! Local SEO is crucial for restaurants. We optimize your website for local searches like 'Italian restaurant Dandenong' or 'best cafe near me', set up and optimize your Google Business Profile, implement location-specific schema markup, create content targeting your local area, and build citations in local directories. Most of our restaurant clients rank on page 1 for their primary local keywords within 3-6 months.

After your website launches, ongoing costs typically include domain name ($20-30/year), web hosting ($15-40/month depending on traffic), SSL security certificate (usually included in hosting), and optional maintenance/support plans ($99-299/month) for updates, backups, and technical support. If you use third-party services like reservation systems or online ordering platforms, those have separate fees. We're transparent about all costs upfront.

Yes! All our websites include an initial support period (1-6 months depending on your package), and we offer ongoing monthly maintenance plans. These cover technical support, security updates, backup management, minor content updates, and troubleshooting. Even if you don't choose a maintenance plan, we're always available for ad-hoc support on a pay-as-you-go basis. Your success is our success.