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Frequently Asked Questions

Find clear answers about projects, payments, website ownership, monthly care, and working with Local Plate Digital.

Effective and last updated: August 25, 2026

Services and projects

What does Local Plate Digital do?

We help independent restaurants improve their websites, delivery menus, and online business profiles.

Do you offer custom packages?

Yes. Standard packages are a starting point, and services can be tailored to the restaurant’s platforms, menu size, website needs, and current setup.

What are the current launch specials?

The Restaurant Website Launch is $799 instead of the standard $1,250, and the Website + Menu Launch is $999 instead of $1,500. Each offer is available while 3 launch spots remain and includes 30 days of Managed Website Care.

Will you create my social accounts or claim Yelp for me?

The website package connects and aligns profiles the restaurant already owns. New Facebook or Instagram account creation and Yelp claiming are not included, but Local Plate Digital can explain what the restaurant owner needs to complete.

How soon can my project begin?

Projects are scheduled after the agreement, required payment, onboarding information, and account access are received.

How long does a project take?

The estimate is included in the project scope. Timing depends on the package, menu size, account access, and how quickly information and feedback are provided.

How do revisions work?

A revision is a reasonable change to work included in the approved scope. New pages, platforms, or major direction changes may require another quote.

Are professional photos included?

Photography is not included unless it appears in a custom written proposal. Clients must own or have permission to use supplied photos.

Agreements and payments

Do I have to sign an agreement?

Yes. The agreement documents the exact scope, price, responsibilities, revisions, cancellation terms, and monthly hosting requirements.

When is payment due?

Standard one-time packages are paid before work begins unless a custom proposal provides a different schedule.

Are payments refundable?

Refund eligibility depends on when cancellation occurs. Once onboarding or project work begins, one-time fees become nonrefundable.

Website care and ownership

Can I cancel monthly service?

Yes. Managed Website Care and Restaurant Digital Support are month-to-month. Cancel before the next billing date to prevent the next charge.

Why is Managed Website Care required?

Local Plate Digital hosts and manages the websites it builds. The care plan covers hosting, routine checks, support, and reasonable updates.

What happens if I cancel website care?

The website remains active through the paid period and may be taken offline afterward. The restaurant retains its domain and supplied content, but migration is not included unless separately agreed.

What is the difference between the monthly plans?

Managed Website Care covers hosting and occasional essential updates. Restaurant Digital Support includes more update time and broader website, menu, promotion, and profile assistance.

Who owns the domain?

The restaurant should own and control its domain. Local Plate Digital can connect it, but renewal remains the client’s responsibility unless otherwise agreed.

Will I own the website?

The restaurant owns its domain, branding, accounts, and supplied content. Local Plate Digital retains its hosting environment, templates, reusable systems, and components.

Access and results

Do I need to share passwords?

Whenever possible, no. Administrator or authorized-user invitations are safer and preferred.

Do you guarantee more orders?

No. We improve the digital experience and remove ordering obstacles, but cannot guarantee a specific amount of traffic, orders, revenue, or rankings.

Website features and online ordering

Can my restaurant website include WhatsApp messaging and an Instagram feed?

Yes. Local Plate Digital can connect WhatsApp guest messaging and a live Instagram feed so customers can contact the restaurant and see current social content from the website.

How can delivery menu restructuring improve DoorDash orders?

Clear categories, useful descriptions, easy-to-find modifiers, and relevant add-ons reduce ordering friction and help customers build the order they want. Results vary by restaurant, traffic, pricing, and platform placement.

What is included in the $99 monthly Managed Website Care plan?

Managed Website Care includes managed hosting and uptime, routine mobile and link checks, email support, and up to 30 minutes each month for changes to hours, prices, links, and website content.

How can Google reviews help a restaurant build customer trust?

Recent, relevant reviews give prospective guests social proof while they decide where to eat. Local Plate Digital can display reviews on a restaurant website and connect customers to the restaurant’s official review profiles.

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