Restaurant websites people can order from

You can connect apps like Google Drive, Notion, Figma, Calendly, and Zapier, then ask the AI Agent to work in them from the chat. For example, “Turn my Notion page into a blog post” or “Add my Calendly booking page to my contact page.” You can also ask the Agent to add tools like Stripe, or anything with an API, to your site.

If your website isn't receiving traffic, it's likely because it isn't ranking well on search engines. Start by confirming that Google knows your website exists and is able to crawl its content. It's also possible that slow loading speed or poor site structure are impacting your ranking on search engines.

Other issues may be related to poor mobile optimization, security, or targeting keywords that are too competitive.

B12's website development checklist for restaurants ensures your website looks and functions perfectly on all devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and desktops. Most diners search for a restaurant, check the menu, or look up hours from their phone, so mobile is where a first impression is made. To confirm your website performs as intended on mobile, visit your site from your smartphone and navigate through each page, or ask staff, colleagues, friends, or family for feedback on its mobile usability.

Yes, there are several directory sites where diners search for restaurants, including niche ones for your cuisine or neighborhood that may help you get more guests. Some of the most popular sites where restaurants list their business for marketing purposes include Yelp, TripAdvisor, and your Google Business Profile. There may be others local to your city or region.

All restaurants face fierce competition, and when you're an independent restaurant, it often feels like you're at a disadvantage. Luckily, platforms like B12 exist that make it possible and accessible for restaurants to compete against large chains, even with a limited marketing budget and in a crowded market.

If you're struggling to reach diners or convert website visitors, ask the AI Agent to audit your site. With the agent-browser skill, it clicks through your live pages, catches errors a visitor would hit, and suggests fixes. Here are a few things to check:

• Is my website accessible on all devices, including smartphones? More than half of website traffic comes from mobile, so you can't afford to skip this if you want to fill more tables.
• Does each page include a clear next step for visitors, such as a reservation request or a link to today's menu?
• Does my site show current hours, location, and mouth-watering photos of your food?
• What features or functionality does my website lack that other restaurants include, such as reservation requests, gift cards, or online catering inquiries?

When you hire a design company for your restaurant website, it can cost up to $50K to achieve the final product. The project's timeline, scope, hours of your time, and the amount of feedback you're required to give are significantly more than what you experience with B12.

Say you want to make updates to your menu or hours over time. With an agency, you're completely reliant on them to see changes made, which may take weeks or even months. They also have very limited tech support or customer success to help you with any website glitches or issues.

B12 approaches restaurant web design a little differently than traditional agencies and freelance designers. We combine the power of experts and technology in an all-in-one platform that delivers the best experience for restaurants and their guests. To hear first-hand from real business owners about the B12 experience, visit our Reviews page.

The best restaurant websites lead with an easy-to-find menu, appetizing photos, current hours and location, and a fast, simple way for a guest to get in touch about a reservation or a large party. A built-in inquiry form that asks for party size, date, and time helps your host stand prepared before the phone even rings.

Yes. B12's Website + Client Engagement plan includes client intake forms you can customize to collect a party size, date, time, and any special requests, so a reservation request arrives with everything your team needs to confirm it.

Yes. B12's built-in commerce tools, included starting on the $24 a month Website plan, let you sell gift cards, merchandise, and catering packages directly from your site and accept online payment.

Yes. The Website + Client Engagement plan includes invoicing, so you can send a branded invoice for an event deposit and accept online payment. It also includes contracts and eSignature, so a host can sign off on a catering or private-event agreement before you invoice for it.