Slinging Hash On The Web- How To Attract Hungry Internet Users
What makes a good restaurant? Well, the obvious answers are the food, the staff, and the atmosphere. But what goes on behind the scenes and beyond the walls of the establishment is equally important to the places success. That is why restaurants of all sizes are creating web sites to support, promote and advertise their business.
You dont have to be a four star, big city restaurant to establish a web presence. Even local cafes and brick and mortar eateries can use the web as a marketing tool. Consider these options:
– Post reviews of your restaurant on your site to attract new customers
– Post the menus so customers never have to scrounge around for take-out menus and your phone number
– Post web only promotional deals such as two for one meals so customers will be tempted to check the site regularly
– Encourage email feedback from you customers; they can contact the restaurant staff with suggestions or comments and viewers can read the exchanges
Earn a Competitive Edge
As with other big businesses, the food industry is highly competitive....