The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best Restaurant Websites in the world as part of their 27th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including restaurant web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for restaurant web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2023.
“In the restaurant industry, a website can be a powerful tool for attracting customers, showcasing your menu and providing a memorable dining experience,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “People have many choices when it comes to how to spend their dining dollars and often the first thing they turn to is a restaurant’s website. Having that aspect of your restaurant website reviewed is just one benefit of participating in the annual WebAward program. Being named an ‘award-winner’ can help with marketing as well”. The WebAward Competition provides a unique opportunity for restaurant websites to showcase their creativity, innovation and effectiveness in engaging and delighting their customers.”
Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the advertising category is judged against other advertising entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.
Here are the past Best Restaurant WebAward winners:
- 2022 – LSM for Wing It On! Website Redesign
- 2021 – WillowTree and Dairy Queen for DAIRY QUEEN
- 2020 – 90 Degree Design for STUNNING WEBSITE AND VIEWS AT ROOFTOP
- 2019 – WSI for Downtown Joe’s Brewery and Restaurant
- 2018 – TMV Group for GreatLakesCoffee.com
- 2017 – Hooters for Hooters Website
- 2016 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for Olivella Restaurant Website
- 2015 – DynamiX for Marlow’s Tavern
- 2014 – Gourmet Marketing for Agozar Cuban Bistro
- 2013 – SapientNitro for Bertucci’s Rebranding Campaign
- 2012 – LeapFrog Interactive / Texas Roadhouse for Texas Roadhouse Mobile App
- 2011 – The Zimmerman Agency for Bull & Bear Orlando
- 2010 – Empower MediaMarketing for Red Robin Restaurants Website Redesign
- 2009 – Xylem Digital for Famous Dave’s BBQ Web site
- 2008 – Design Lab for Four
- 2007 – Avatar New York for Mr. Broadway Kosher Restaurant
- 2006 – E-Site Marketing for Montage Studio
- 2005 – Apollo Interactive, Inc. for Johnny Rockets
- 2004 – NetSuccess for Mercy Wine Bar
- 2003 – Brann for Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion
All restaurant entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.
Restaurant wishing to be considered for the Best Restaurant Website can submit their website for consideration at WebAward.org. Winners of a WebAward in the restaurant category will also receive:
- Handsome statue or certificate of achievement
- A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
- Increased visibility for their company
- Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
- Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
- A highlight for your resume.
- Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
- Unlimited bragging rights
The 2023 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.
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