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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Kyle L » Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:40 pm

I find it disappointing people view restaurants in negative contexts without setting foot into the place.
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Heather L » Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:53 pm

Kyle L wrote:I find it disappointing people view restaurants in negative contexts without setting foot into the place.


For me, it's not viewing them in a negative context. It's having no context in which to view them. And for a family dealing with dietary restrictions - it can be important.
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Jessica Devine » Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:54 pm

Kyle, I'm not sure if your comment was directed towards me or everyone.

What's the point in having a website if it's not kept up to date? Would you rather I come in and demand that you make me something that's not on your menu? Yeah, I'm disappointed when the dish that I planned on having isn't there because then I have to struggle to make something work. The term "disappointed" was used to describe how I feel.
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Sumner M » Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:59 pm

Kyle L wrote:I find it disappointing people view restaurants in negative contexts without setting foot into the place.


Kyle, I don't think that's the case at all! On the contrary I think what we're trying to say is that for most people the restaurants website is actually the first place they set foot in. The website is really the front door of the restaurant now, and people are looking on their website before making any decisions.

It's really no different than buying a new TV. Most people do some research online before driving all over town looking at TV's. They usually find something they like online, and then go to the store to buy it.

Much the same, I'm not going to drive up and down Bardstown Rd on a Saturday night to walk into each restaurant to look over the menu. I'm going to make a decision before I leave the house, and ultimately the restaurant's website helps me make the decision based on their menu.
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Kim H » Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:00 pm

Heather L wrote:
Kyle L wrote:I find it disappointing people view restaurants in negative contexts without setting foot into the place.


For me, it's not viewing them in a negative context. It's having no context in which to view them.


Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! That's it, exactly!
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Kyle L » Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:15 pm

For me, it's not viewing them in a negative context. It's having no context in which to view them.


Ok. I understand this point.
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Kim H » Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:14 pm

Eesh, trying to figure out dinner for tonight, and I would like to add: please have descriptions of your dishes!
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Alison Hanover » Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:16 pm

See, Robin, I told you you need to add my webpage to your restaurant webpage site. I have send you three emails asking you to. Please add mine. www.ajsgyros.com
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Adam C » Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:01 pm

Kim H wrote:I have to comment on this topic, because it is a pet peave of mine. I believe that a website (or at the least, take-out menus!) is a MUST for a restaurant.


YES.
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Shawn Vest » Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:48 pm

For all the struggling independents out there they may not have the required know how or patience to deal with website design and updates -
www.louisvillediner.com
is a fantastic resource
(and its what we used in addition to myspace and facebook)

and for customers, its a one stop shop for menus

and in perfect time,
The Charlestown Pizza Company has a brand new website (of course it is a work in progress)
www.ctownpizzaco.com

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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Joe C » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:22 pm

What did we do before the web?
We took a chance. Sometimes it paid off, other times it didn't. Sometimes the interesting part is not knowing what to expect.
I do check websites but I don't penalize someone for not having the time or know-how to publish one.

If I really need to find out something about the menu, I check out http://menusoflouisville.com
They will publish menus for restaurants without websites for free.
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Alan H » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:28 pm

Joe C wrote:If I really need to find out something about the menu, I check out http://menusoflouisville.com
They will publish menus for restaurants without websites for free.


Nice link
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Mark R. » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:43 pm

Joe C wrote:What did we do before the web?
We took a chance. Sometimes it paid off, other times it didn't. Sometimes the interesting part is not knowing what to expect.
I do check websites but I don't penalize someone for not having the time or know-how to publish one.

If I really need to find out something about the menu, I check out http://menusoflouisville.com
They will publish menus for restaurants without websites for free.

For me, this is the best go to place for Louisville restaurant information. It's free for every restaurant to use all you have to do is send them a copy of your menu. Surely that's something every restaurant can do very easily. It's basically free advertising so it's something everyone should take advantage of.
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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Lois Mauk » Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:09 pm

I have a suggestion for all the restaurant owners who post here on Louisville Hot Bytes:

Add a link to YOUR website in your signature block on these pages. Many times, I see one of you folks post about your restaurant but, if I want more info, I have to do a Google search to find your site.

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Re: New restaurants- Get a web Site!

by Alan H » Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:10 pm

Joe C wrote:http://menusoflouisville.com
They will publish menus for restaurants without websites for free.


I remember getting the phone call about publishing, just never checked it out.. :oops:
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