In this article, we will find out how to create a digital menu by analyzing the pro and possible contra of the 3 most commonly used options.
Before delving into the topic, it is worth mentioning that the digital menu is a great tool for promoting one’s business, enhancing the customer experience and offering numerous benefits.
- The digital menu is designed for mobile devices, which means customers can easily navigate the menu from their smartphones and tablets. This is especially important in an era when more and more people are using their devices to search for information about restaurants and their dishes.
- The digital menu is highly customizable and reflects your brand. This is important because it helps create a consistent customer experience and build your reputation.
- The digital menu is also easily shared online, via links, and allows you to reach a wider audience. You can put the link to your menu on your social media, on your website, or use it in your email and Whatsapp marketing campaigns.
- The digital menu can make service more efficient, speeding up ordering for both customers and wait staff, reducing waiting time and improving the customer experience.
How to create a DIY digital menu?
Upload a PDF or Word file to Google Drive
You must have a Google account before starting.
Once you are logged into your Google account, you will be able to upload your menu in PDF or Word format by following these steps:
- visit the Google Drive site from this link-> https://drive.google.com
- click on New > Upload File to upload your menu file
- with the right mouse button click on the file you just uploaded and then on Get the link
- select as General Access the option Whoever has the link and then click on the button Copy link
Once you have the menu link you can share it with your customers via email and Whatsapp, or embed it directly on your website and social profiles.
At this point, you can use a QR code generator, like this one: enter your menu link in the appropriate field and get a free QR code to download.
PRO:
- No cost required.
- It does not require advanced technical skills.
- Can be shared online.
CONTRO:
- You cannot make changes to the menu, except by uploading a new file and regenerating the link.
- The digital menu in PDF or Word is not navigable and consequently not convenient for the customer who has to manually move from one page to another, instead of being able to click on links or buttons to nimbly move between menu sections.
- Some QR code generators may have limitations, which may relate to the number of QRs you can generate or the number of scans per month.
Create a static menu page on your own website
To do so, you need to have basic web design and web development skills, or, alternatively, contact a specialized agency.
If your site is built using a CMS (content management system) such as WordPress, you can add a new page and fill it with your menu data.
If, on the other hand, your site was developed by a web master using HTML code, you will need to request his or her intervention to create the new page containing your menu.
Also for this option you can rely on an online QR code generator, like this one: enter your menu link in the appropriate field and get a free QR code to download.
PRO:
- Menu changes can be made.
- The customer, by viewing the menu, is within your site and can recognize your brand.
CONTRO:
- Requires advanced technical skills.
- May require costs if you go to a web services agency.
- Menu changes take time.
- Some QR code generators may have limitations, which may relate to the number of QRs you can generate or the number of scans per month.
Create menu for free at leggimenu.it
An excellent solution, professional and at the same timefree, is to use a special service for creating digital menus with QR Code and menu links already provided in the offer.
With leggimenu.it, you can easily create a well-organized digital menu that is beautiful to look at, easy to use, and really enhances your dishes.
By relying on a well-established professional service, which at present boasts over 20,000 registered businesses, you will have a guarantee of success on the end result.
How to create a digital menu with leggimenu.it, it’s simple!
- After you make the free registration from the company’s website, you immediately access the Management System for creating and managing your menu.
- Follow the simple guided steps to customize the menu (inserting your logo and contact information), to create the categories and the items that make up the menu.
If you prefer, you can be guided by the short video tutorial (Italian version video).
Quick Guide: creating Menu
- In a separate section you will find all the buttons for sharing the menu (downloading and printing the QR Code, sharing the link, printing the PDF version of the menu).
With leggimenu.it you have many pros… and no cons
Using a professional service like leggimenu.it turns out to be the best solution for creating a digital menu that customers like and really helps your business.
- You can have the menu in different languages.
- You can make changes easily and in real time, to have an always up-to-date menu.
- You can customize the menu to have it in line with your brand.
- You can share the menu easily both on the premises, thanks to the QR code, and on the web, via links, to reach even new potential customers.
- You can print the PDF version of the menu to meet the demands of customers fond of the traditional paper menu (by using both formats you offer customers a full service, giving them a choice of which version of the menu to consult).
- You can use the service for free (the menu is complete and has no expiration of use).
- You can count on a helpful and knowledgeable support service.
If you want to create your menu now you can register for free from the following link:
https://www.leggimenu.it/en/registration/
