The Shed Cafe

case study

  • Project Website Redesign & Management
  • Sector Hospitality
  • Location Australia-wide

The redesigned website for The Shed Cafe strengthens its welcoming, down-to-earth brand while showcasing its presence across 26+ locations Australia-wide. The new site makes it effortless for customers to explore menus, check trading hours, and enquire about catering. Built for performance and scalability, it supports ongoing growth, consistent brand presentation across all locations, and stronger national search visibility.

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What we did

Web DesignUX DesignWordPress DevelopmentContent StrategyTechnical SEOPerformance Optimisation

Objective

Design and deliver a modern, mobile-friendly WordPress website that positions The Shed Cafe as a leading café brand with 26 locations across Australia. The goal was to showcase the brand consistently across all stores, make it easy for customers to find their nearest location, explore menus, and enquire about catering, while driving measurable engagement through clear navigation and strong calls-to-action.

Approach

We rebuilt the website with a warm, welcoming design that reflects The Shed Cafe’s relaxed atmosphere and community focus. Using WordPress, we created a scalable structure to support all 26 locations, ensuring each store is easy to find with clear trading hours and contact details. Menu content was structured for easy browsing, and dedicated catering sections were introduced to streamline enquiries. The layout prioritises mobile usability, fast load speeds, and strong on-page SEO foundations to support both local and national search visibility.

Outcome

The new website presents The Shed Cafe as a cohesive, Australia-wide brand while still supporting individual store visibility. Customers can quickly locate their nearest café, browse menus, and submit catering enquiries with ease. The improved structure, performance, and scalability provide a strong digital foundation for continued expansion, consistent brand presentation, and ongoing growth supported by MindSite.

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Website Design & Development

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Website Maintenance & Support

Keep your site secure and current with our website management plans. We handle updates, backups, security, and performance tuning while you focus on your core work. Our design experts and web developers are on hand for quick improvements, new pages, and conversion-focused refinements aligned to the latest trends and technologies.
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Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

From on-page SEO to content strategy, we use analytics and best practices to ensure your website gains visibility and qualified leads. We optimise copy, structure, and internal linking so your online presence improves steadily—supported by clear reporting on traffic and engagement.

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