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Restaurant blogging: An ingredient for online ordering

July 4, 2024
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Quick Insights

 

  • Regular blog updates with targeted keywords enhance your Google rankings, making it easier for customers to find your restaurant.
  • Announce exclusive offers and new menu items to entice readers to order right away.
  • Include clear calls-to-action and direct links to your ordering system in blog posts to convert readers into customers quickly.

 

How Blogging Can Drive Online Orders for Restaurants

 

Building your restaurant’s online presence is crucial in today’s market – it’s an essential element of brand building, bringing more customers in and increasing online orders, too. Whilst you’re likely aware of the benefits of social media, a blog is an often overlooked way to up your digital marketing game. From increasing your Google traffic to building a strong customer relationship, there are plenty of benefits to a blog.

 

1. Superior SEO Will Boost Your Ranking on Google

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of improving your website to help visibility on Google search results. Having new, dynamic content like a blog will help with this – a blog offers the opportunity to use keywords that may otherwise be tricky to shoehorn in, meaning people are more likely to come across your site.

 

2. Bring More Visitors to Your Site

Google favours sites that are updated regularly, which can otherwise be difficult to do on a restaurant site. Plus, a blog can include a call to action that will encourage visitors to order, so the traffic converts. Bonus points if Slerp is integrated – there can be a direct, fuss-free method for readers to order food right away.

 

3. More Valuable Content for Your Customers

This one is simple – engaging your customers and giving them more content around your restaurant is always a good idea. People are likely to share your content if they enjoy it, driving more traffic to you. It also gives you more content to share on your own socials – a win-win!

 

4. Connect with Your Community

Show your customers what makes you special! Setting a brand tone of voice and sharing insights into your industry gives a personality to your restaurant, connecting with your customers. It also gives you authority in your industry.

 

Set the Ball Rolling with These Topics

Ready to take the leap? Get started with some of these ideas for blog topics:

 

Weekly Specials

Got an ever-evolving menu? Your blog is a great place to keep customers up-to-date about new dishes, seasonal offerings, and upcoming events. Nothing encourages people to try a dish like a mouth-watering description.

Low-down on New Dishes

For the real foodies out there, you can deep-dive into the ins and outs of a spotlighted dish; talk about the inspiration, sourcing the ingredients, cooking techniques, and more.

Seasonal Inspiration

Your blog shouldn’t just be about your restaurant – provide value with industry insights, info on seasonal eating, and other general topics. This is more likely to reach a wider audience.

Tips for Ordering Online

Is there a trick to enjoying your food at its best? Create a blog that provides tips and tricks into reheating and serving your food. It sounds simple, but it might be helpful for readers to know.

Local Food Guides

Put a spotlight on your local community and write a round-up of your favorite food places in the area – including yourself, of course! Whether there’s a particularly good specialty store or fantastic café near you, sharing the love supports other local places and can also help you rank higher when people search for the best places locally.

 

The Best Time to Start is Now!

Blogging is a great way to invest in yourself and build up your online presence, strengthening your brand and increasing orders in the process.

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