How to build a local food website and delivery website in 4 steps
In this guide, we’ll show you how to get started with your own food delivery website.
- Pick a platform for your food delivery website.
- Set up your domain, hosting and email.
- Find the right theme for a delivery website.
- Set up WooCommerce for ordering.
Ready? Let’s get started.
Step 1: Pick a platform for your website delivery.
The first step is to decide what platform you will use to build your website. Your level of technical knowledge and any previous experience you have will likely play a role in which platform you choose.
WordPress is one of the best website-building options to use for a food delivery website. Why?
- It’s the most popular content management system.
- It’s affordable (or free).
- It’s flexible.
- It’s also relatively easy to learn how to use.
Related: How to plan a website in 7 steps
Step 2: Set up your domain, hosting and email
Now that you know how you’ll be building your website, you need to purchase a domain name and hosting plan, as well as set up your email account.
Choose a domain name
Choose a domain name that matches your restaurant’s name.
If it’s taken, try adding your city/town name into the domain to differentiate it.
Using your country’s domain extension (e.g., .ca for Canada or .au for Australia) can look good for a local restaurant; however, it’s also a good idea to own the .com version of your domain, as most people are used to typing that into their web browser.