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Avoid Digital Pitfalls When a Restaurant Changes Hands

Modern Restaurant Management

If a domain name is lost, the valuable search engine optimization (SEO) associated with it is erased. The challenge then becomes finding and purchasing a new domain name appropriate for the restaurant, updating all of the collateral branding pieces, online listings, social media, (possibly email accounts) and starting from scratch with SEO.

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Creating a restaurant website: Why it matters and how to nail it

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Clearly communicating these details can improve reservation volume and foot traffic. Additionally, a website allows you to reach a wider audience through social media sharing, linked press coverage, or online advertising. OpenTable offers a customizable reservation widget you can easily add to your website.

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Ultimate Restaurant Website Design Guide for Beginners

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Reservations - Embed your reservations platform’s widget onto your website to encourage customers to book directly through you instead of via a third party. Include essential pages like "Menu," "About Us," "Contact," "Reserve," and "Order Now" in the navigation bar. Social media is a great place to engage with customers.

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Restaurant Marketing for Inflationary Times

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Most prospects use Google search to find a local restaurant, so make SEO optimization a priority. SEO (search engine optimization) covers strategies to improve the website positions in search results. Implement a chatbot to assist users with making reservations, getting information, and answering frequently asked questions.

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Decoding Digital Barriers in Restaurant Loyalty Initiatives

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Effectively meeting the needs and preferences of customers, restaurants can create a sense of belonging and foster a devoted community of regular patrons. These apps facilitate reservations and deliveries and enable loyalty program access, enhancing user experience.

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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

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Many local restaurants have never touched advertising or social media; they've been the neighborhood's go-to spot for decades. What social media platforms do they use? See how they're branding themselves online and across social media and what kind of promotions they're running throughout the week.

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Five Benefits of Outsourcing Your Restaurant’s Digital Marketing Efforts

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Creating and deliver engaging content, maintaining customer communications, establishing an online presence, reviewing data-driven analytics, setting up paid advertising initiatives…all of these important steps take time. Website SEO – Ensure your website ranks higher in search engines and that your customers can find you.

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