WHY WEBSITES ARE IMPORTANT FOR RESTAURANTS
If you run a restaurant, however, you may not see the importance of having a website, and this may seem like an unnecessary expense. There is actually a various number of reasons why websites are important for restaurants, however. By reviewing these reasons, you may decide to expand your online presence more fully. If your restaurant doesn’t have a website, you’re missing out on a massive audience. Online visibility is huge for restaurants and can ultimately determine whether customers come to your restaurant or not. If you aren’t convinced, we have various reasons why restaurants need a website.
Brand Image: Make it a good one. A website gives you control over the image of your restaurant. It gives a restaurant the platform to tell their own story, in their own words. Customers will get a good idea of who you are, as well as get an idea of the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. Potential customers want to know what to expect when they come to your restaurant so include high-quality photos (you’ll want to hire a professional photographer) of menu items and the restaurant. This is also a great opportunity to show how much your staff is appreciated by including pictures and bios of management, lead chef(s) or so on.
Ambience: Attractive photography helps the prospect to see themselves sitting inside your restaurant in their “mind’s eye.” They may even say to themselves, “I could see myself in a place like that.” People are visual. Quality photography is essential for your online presence. Good food, great service and an awe-inspiring ambience of a restaurant are the ingredients to the recipe of a perfect restaurant.
Comfort & Space: Besides looks, comfort is another important factor that impacts the ambience in a restaurant. There is no point if the chairs and tables in your restaurant are stunning but are too small or big and make your customers uncomfortable. The customer will be spending a considerable amount of time in a restaurant and if the furniture causes them to shift and turn every few minutes, expect them to never return. Walking into a restaurant and almost tripping over a congested setting of chairs and tables is nobody’s idea of a good time. Space is as important as comfort and should be managed carefully. There is no point cramming up a place with unnecessary in of a big crowd when what you are actually doing is driving them away. Create more space for people to feel at ease. If the restaurant is small, there are ways to maximize space or give an illusion of a bigger space by using smaller furniture and wallpapers in light colours.
