Hungry people don't download PDFs
Most restaurant searches happen on a phone, often within a few blocks of where people will eat. They want four things fast: menu, hours, location and how to order or reserve. A slow site or a multi-megabyte PDF menu is enough to send them elsewhere.
What we build into restaurant websites
- HTML menus that load instantly, are easy to update, and that Google can read.
- Hours, address and directions at the top, matching your Google Business Profile exactly.
- Order and reserve buttons linking to the platforms you use (your own ordering, Toast, DoorDash, OpenTable, Resy, etc.).
- Great photos of your food and space, compressed so they don't slow the page.
- Events and specials pages for trivia nights, live music, catering and private events.
- Allergen and dietary notes if you offer them.
Local SEO for restaurants
For restaurants, the Google Business Profile often matters as much as the website itself. Keep hours current (especially holidays, game days in Ames and event weekends), add menu items and photos, respond to reviews, and make sure your website and profile say the same thing.
Where we work
Based in Ames, near the Iowa State Research Park, and working with restaurants across Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Waukee, Clive, Grimes, Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Norwalk, Indianola, Ames, Huxley, Nevada, Story City, Boone.
Restaurants & Cafés website FAQ
Should my menu be a PDF?
Keep a PDF for printing if you like, but the main menu should be a regular web page. It's faster on phones, easier to update, and readable by search engines.
Can you connect online ordering?
Yes. We link to or embed the ordering and reservation platforms you already use.
How do I get more people to find my restaurant on Google Maps?
Keep your Google Business Profile complete and accurate, add good photos, encourage real reviews, and make sure your website backs it up. Our Google Maps guide covers the details.