Do it Yourself
Like feeling empowered? Our easy-to-use admin will guide you through the process of adding your content to the pre-defined fields. Since all of our tools and features are intended for restaurants, everything you need is already in place. If questions come up, our friendly support team will be here to give you a hand.
- Sign up for a FREE trial and log into your Flavor Plate admin.
- Add your content (menus, contact info, photos, events, etc).
- Set your logo, colors, and fonts if you'd like.
- Preview your site. If you're happy with how it's coming along, keep going!
- Have your custom domain name information (e.g. www.myrestaurantname.com) ready to share. If you don't have a custom domain name, you can purchase it from your choice of registrar.
- Simply call or email us when you're ready to go live, and we'll take care of the rest.
Let Us Help You
Get a Jump Start! If you’re like most busy restaurateurs, you have a lot on your plate. Save time by taking advantage of our professional design services to manage the website setup for you. Just say the words “Jump Start” and for a one-time fee of $400, your beautiful new site will be finalized and ready to launch within 3-5 days.
- Sign up for a FREE trial and log into your Flavor Plate admin.
- Email or call us to let us know you’d like our Jump Start.
- Activate your account, so we can initiate the $400 payment for your Jump Start.
- Send us your logo and content (photos, menus, etc).
- We’ll have your website ready for review within 3-5 business days.
- If everything looks good, we’ll connect your new Flavor Plate website to your custom domain name, and your website will be ready to go live!
We’re Always Here to Help With these Common To-Dos
There will always be a few things you’ll need to do to properly set up your restaurant’s website—beyond what a website builder can do. These are just a few of the ways Flavor Plate can help.
Purchasing a Domain Name
Although you don’t have to have a custom domain (you could use a Flavor Plate subdomain) you’ll probably want one. We can help you choose the best available domain name for your restaurant.
Redirecting an Existing Domain Name
If you already have a website with a custom domain name, you’ll need to redirect it to your new website. You’ll need the username and password to your existing domain name registrar, and someone with the proper know-how to assist you. That’s where we come in.
Email Service
If you already have email setup at your domain name (ex. info@yourrestaurant.com), we’ll work with you to transfer your current setup, and avoid any interruption in your email service. If you need email, we can advise you on email service providers.
Menu Management
The best way to manage your menus is relative to your business. Some restaurants have a lot of menus, and some have menus that change on a regular basis. You might want to use PDFs, and we’ll work with you to discuss their pros and cons. Either way, we’ll find the best option for your restaurant.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Every Flavor Plate website is automatically set-up to meet your restaurant’s basic SEO needs. However, to fully optimize the SEO for any website, you’ll need to make some custom adjustments, and consider a more comprehensive SEO strategy.
Custom Needs
There are core commonalities between every restaurant website. They all need to provide menus, photographs, hours of operation, and contact information. Most restaurant website solutions have these covered, but there are always those custom needs unique to your business. We’ll work with you to identify and implement the best solution to these needs, but we’ll also be the first to suggest an alternative if Flavor Plate is unable to meet them.