Restaurant Mobile site question

13 years ago

From most people around here using WP for a mobile website is not the way to go. Better to build out a mobile version place on a m.domain like you say.
You could also check out zonicordering.com for a way to have orders.

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rugman

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Brian F Adams

From most people around here using WP for a mobile website is not the way to go. Better to build out a mobile version place on a m.domain like you say.
You could also check out zonicordering.com for a way to have orders.

I agree - i use it on one site I have for a test and it ain't that good!
I'm just thinking that they won't be able to go in and edit the site on a daily basis though for the specials and it would be nice to have the specials viewable on a mobile device.

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Mark_Austin

13 years ago

I would also suggest you build a mobile version outside of wordpress and host it on m.theirdomian.com.

I recently purchased this wordpress theme that I used for a local restaurant.

WordPress - The Restaurant - ThemeForest

If that theme doesn't suit you there are other restaurant related themes on the site.

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Adrian John

13 years ago

I would also suggest you build a mobile version outside of wordpress and host it on m.theirdomian.com.

I second that too.
The Wp plugin that turns wp into mobile looks poor.
I suggest you get an customized website for him.
I could help you if you want and it can be done within 48h.

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P1

13 years ago

Mobile sites are extremely easy to make and you can do whatever you want to them so I'd go with customized webpage also not WP.

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rugman

13 years ago

Originally Posted by P1

Mobile sites are extremely easy to make and you can do whatever you want to them so I'd go with customized webpage also not WP.

I know that - it's the daily changes that I don't want to get involved with like specials of the day etc. That is why I was thinking of WP plugin. If I use a m.xxx then everyday they will have to make chnages and FTP them - I could see them destroying the whole site!

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Brian F Adams 13 years ago

Yea dont get into making daily changes to your work. No Good. Supply a good professional site and look for more customers making tweeks all the time sucks your money making time away.
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pspro

13 years ago

Originally Posted by rugman

I know that - it's the daily changes that I don't want to get involved with like specials of the day etc. That is why I was thinking of WP plugin. If I use a m.xxx then everyday they will have to make chnages and FTP them - I could see them destroying the whole site!

yeah I don't think that I would give them the keys to the car either lol but I'll bet you could find a fiverr that can to do the work for you. This would be a nice little extra income stream for you and a huge benefit to the client.

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P1

13 years ago

Originally Posted by rugman

I know that - it's the daily changes that I don't want to get involved with like specials of the day etc. That is why I was thinking of WP plugin. If I use a m.xxx then everyday they will have to make chnages and FTP them - I could see them destroying the whole site!

But you can ask to be paid monthly for those type of changes (for you to do it). I would certainly do that for a client but that's just me I like a lot of income streams.

If you have a Blackberry, Android or iPhone there are WP apps you can use and change anything on the go.

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rugman 13 years ago

Some great info! Was thinking of maybe putting a link to the main site to see the daily specials. i would think people would like to be able to check out the specials - at least use the tap to call button. Whatever I do they will love it - they don't even know what a mobile site is! Place is in an area where there a bunch of high end restaurants so I will be door knocking when done!
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JustMint

13 years ago

Why put daily specials on the mobile site, or any site? Does this really swing a potential customer's decision. Just sell the restaurant on all it's best attributes on the main site, then just have the mobile site cover the bare bones - description, location, menu, click to call etc.
Forget the daily specials updates, they're not going to make any difference. However, some kind of special offer unique to the site/s could be both a good incentive and a way to track success of your strategy.

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ballanrk

13 years ago

If your determined to allow them updates on their mobile website with Wordpress then take a look at Responsive design Wordpress themes on their mobile site. It keeps you from having to create a regular HTML mobile site, a boring plugin or a mobile wordpress theme (unless your a designer).

I didn't catch if the main site was built already but if so they could just use the mobile site with responsive design like a "Special Coupon" only or a "Mobile Daily" special offer. Thus not having to update both sites daily just when there are long term menu changes.

WORDPRESS WHITEBOARD theme and the new TWENTY ELEVEN are both responsive designed themes AND there are more including mobile only themes that could be used ONLY on the m.domain.

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rlhurst 13 years ago

How about a "tap to call" daily specials button? Then, have the owner do the daily updates by revising the recorded message as needed. Keeps you from having to do it, and personalizes the message by letting folks hear from the owner, or employee of the actual restaurant. Just a thought.
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Sean D Kelly

13 years ago

You can use WP Touch to easily create a mobile site, but making it look very good takes as much work as creating your own mobile site from scratch (if you have any html knowledge). You could always outsource it to people on WF, there are some good, cheap options available.

I would use the m.yourdomain.com subdomain as well.

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rugman 13 years ago

For those of you that have done restaurant sites om mobile - do you include the entire menu of description of the food in general? Seems like the menu would be quite a bit to put on a mobile site.
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- IMguy123 13 years ago
  
  You might create a link to a fanpage on the mobilesite where they can post daily specials etc...haha another potential sale to your client.
  
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Quentin

13 years ago

Maybe a great opportunity for a SMS product.

Also you maybe able to post the xml feed in the mobile website. I will have to check this out for you.

http://www.puuba.com/translator

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rugman

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Quentin

Maybe a great opportunity for a SMS product.

Also you maybe able to post the xml feed in the mobile website. I will have to check this out for you.

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Quentin

i will set them up with SMS also. They are on the water so they slow down in the winter. We are going to build the SMS list now so when the slower times kick in we can use it more then. Just gotta find the best system. i want them to be able to do it from the restaurant.

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Howard88

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Quentin

Maybe a great opportunity for a SMS product.

Also you maybe able to post the xml feed in the mobile website. I will have to check this out for you.

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Quentin

I was hoping something like this could be done, think it could be a huge selling point.

Also after you set it up you could pair it up with an sms campaign. (another upsell) Example. "Today's special, Big Ass Roast Potato Steak for $12.50... VIP's get 50% off. To join our vip club text VIPDEAL to 123456"

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sbucciarel

Banned 13 years ago

I don't think there's anything poor looking about a WP Touch mobile site. WP Touch is a Wrodpress plugin that delivers a mobile version of your blog automatically when it is visited via mobile device. It's a dynamite plugin and works great. I like it so much that I bought the developers version, so I can use it on customer's sites.

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Quentin

13 years ago

I agree that you could use wptouch would also be a good solution.

Quentin

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rugman 13 years ago

I put WP touch on the site for now - still looks crappy on my Blackberry!
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Raja Kamil

13 years ago

if you want to try something simple, perhaps you can try other option than wordpress,
this might be work :
Google Sites - Mobile Templates

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