How to Build the Best Website for Your Bar
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Why Your Bar Needs a Good Website
Hi! Do you run a bar? Or do you sell things to bars? A good website helps you a lot!
A website helps people find your bar. It shows what you sell. It makes people trust you more.
Big drinks makers want to see your site. They look for:
- Clear photos of your bar
- Lists of what you sell
- Easy ways to talk to you
A good website helps you sell more! Let’s see how to make one.
What Do You Want Your Website to Do?
First, think about what you want. Your website should help your business grow.
Do you want to:
- Show off your bar supplies?
- Help big buyers order from you?
- Tell people about fun events?
Write down your top three goals. This helps you make a better site.
For bars that sell to big buyers, your site must show your products well. Big buyers want to see what you have before they call you.
Pick the Right Website Tool
You need a good tool to build your site. Here are some top picks:
| Tool Name | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | Most bars | $$ |
| Shopify | Selling online | $$$ |
| Wix | Easy to use | $$ |
| Squarespace | Nice looking sites | $$ |
Most bars use WordPress. It works well for:
- Showing bar supplies
- Taking orders
- Looking good on phones
Phone-friendly sites are very important! 78% of sites that work well on phones get more business calls.
Must-Have Parts of Your Bar Website
Your website needs these things:
1. Good Pictures
Take clear photos of your:
- Bar area
- Drinks you sell
- Custom bar mats you use
- Special tools
Good photos make people download your lists 3 times more!
2. Clear “Click Here” Buttons
Big buyers want easy ways to:
- Ask about big orders
- See your price lists
- Set up meet times
Sites with good “click here” buttons get 40% more calls from big buyers!
3. Your Story
Tell people:
- When you started
- What makes you special
- Why they should pick you
People like to buy from bars they know and trust.
4. Where to Find You
Add:
- Your address
- Phone number
- Map
Make it easy for people to find you!
Make Your Site Easy to Find Online
You want people to find your site when they look for bars. This is called SEO.
Use words like:
- “Bar supplies wholesale“
- “Custom bar equipment“
- “Bulk bar tools“
Pages that use these words get 65% more good calls!
Also add:
- Your city name
- Words about what you sell
- Names of big brands you work with
For bars that sell rubber bar mats or other tools, add those words too!
Add Helpful Tools to Your Site
Good bar websites have tools that help you sell more.
Add:
- Chat boxes to talk to buyers right away
- Forms to ask for big orders
- Lists that show what’s in stock
A bar in US added a chat box and got 5 new big buyers in one month!
Show Off Your Best Bar Supplies
If you sell bar tools, your site should show them well.
Add:
- Big photos of each item
- Prices for big orders
- Time it takes to ship
Bars that sell custom ice buckets should show all the types they have.
Keep Track of Who Visits Your Site
Use tools like Google Analytics to see:
- How many people visit
- What they look at most
- Where they come from
This helps you make your site better.
Keep Your Site Fresh
Update your site often! Add:
- New items you sell
- Sales you’re having
- News about your bar
Fresh sites get more visits.
Make It Easy for Mobile Phones
Most people look at websites on phones now. Your site must work well on small screens.
Make sure:
- Words are big enough to read
- Buttons are easy to tap
- Photos load fast
Remember: 78% of good mobile sites get more business!
Add Ways to Order Online
Let big buyers order from you online. This makes it easy for them.
Good order forms ask for:
- What they want
- How much they need
- When they need it
- Where to send it
Bars with online ordering get more big sales.
Show Off Your Special Items
If you have special bar tools like custom bar coasters, show them off!
Add:
- Photos from all sides
- Size info
- Colors you offer
Special items make your bar stand out.
Make Friends with Other Sites
Ask other bar sites to link to you. This helps more people find you.
Good friends are:
- Food blogs
- Bar news sites
- Drink maker sites
More links mean more visitors!
Tell People About Events
If you have special days at your bar, tell people!
Add:
- What will happen
- When it starts
- How to join
Events bring new people to your bar.
Help Big Buyers See Your Stock
Big buyers want to know what you have right now. Show them:
- What items are in stock
- How many you have
- When more will come
This helps them plan big orders.
Share What Others Say About You
When people say nice things about your bar, share it!
Add:
- Nice words from happy buyers
- Stars they gave you
- Photos of them at your bar
Good words make new people trust you more.
Final Tips for the Best Bar Website
To sum up:
- Know what you want your site to do
- Pick the right tool to build it
- Add good photos and clear words
- Make it easy to find online
- Add helpful tools
- Keep it fresh
- Make it work on phones
- Let people order online
Follow these steps and your bar website will help you sell more and grow!
