About Restaurant WEBSITES

Things that happen(ed). 
Lessons learned - to learn.

I have never really been sure how to deal with restaurant websites. Much like everything else on the web, once a particular version becomes absorbed by your customer (whether the regular established patrons or even a newbie) – it tends to become the norm and what they become comfortable with. 

Change seldom comes easy. We're not talking about prices changes or adding a new item to the menu. I'm thinking "total re-do. or update in appearance." Some  restaurants have emotional ties with their old websites. From the standpoint of the restaurant owner, as long as there's something out there on the internet and people are using it – we are flying righteously. From the standpoint of the user – they seldom will comment unless something is terribly wrong.

I always think that exploring more possibilities creates more opportunities. With nearly thirty years of "doing this kind of stuff" – being accommodating and innovative at the same time has become part of the package. The bottom line is that I do enjoy building these types of websites. Tying them in with a restaurant's social media, promotional advertising or "Specials" announcements (online or in-print) is always gratifying (and often profitable for the website owner).

From time-to -time, I see a website that I would be honored to update, rebuild or otherwise "give a new look." I may even be so bold as to send a mock-up of my vision. If you receive such an email – take it for what it is worth – a simple unsolicited introduction. If you can send back word whether you would be interested in talking, that would be great. If there is no interest – letting me know will confirm that you received the email. I do no follow-ups unless you inquire. And, if you know of someone that may have an interesting web-project they need some assistance with, do feel free to send them along. That is always appreciated. 

Please note: I tend to be discerning when accepting clients even after preliminary introductions. If it's not a mutual thing, it's not worth pursuing. An inquiry – by me or to me – remains exactly that. A simple inquiry. It usually entails creating a mockup. Simple one page mockups come with no cost nor obligations.

The photo-links on the top of the page are some restaurants websites that I have recently worked on. 

If you just came across this page and would be interested in talking about your restaurant (or other) website – please use the contact form and include your website's URL in the message. If you'd like a quick mockup, mention that as well.