Connecting Social Media Success with a High-Impact WordPress Website

Transforming an underperforming website into a powerful revenue driver. While founder Matt Cross had mastered social media with his captivating live fire cooking content, his website wasn’t converting viewers into customers. Our solution? A complete digital overhaul.

Project Overview

Matt Cross, founder of Cross Fire Cooking, had built a thriving social media presence, showcasing the artistry of his live fire cooking and BBQ classes. However, his existing website failed to reflect this vibrant brand identity. By developing a brand-focused, user-friendly website, optimising for SEO, and implementing a targeted digital marketing strategy, we helped convert Cross Fire Cooking's social media engagement into paying customers.

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"My website now captures the energy and appeal of my live fire cooking classes. The site looks amazing, is easy to navigate, and finally gives visitors a real taste of Crossfire Cooking"

Matt Cross

Head Chef, Crossfire Cooking

Client Background

Cross Fire Cooking is the passion project of Matt Cross, a specialist in live fire cooking, BBQ classes, and private catering services. Matt built an enthusiastic following on social media, where his engaging posts and videos showcased the excitement and artistry of his craft. Despite this success, Matt faced difficulties converting social media followers into clients due to an underwhelming web presence.

Project Challenges

Cross Fire Cooking faced significant challenges due to the disconnect between their lively social media presence and their lacklustre website

Limited Service Information

The website, which was essentially a glorified landing page, did not include detailed descriptions of Matt’s offerings, such as class formats or catering packages.

Lack of Visual Appeal

The absence of high-quality photos and videos, crucial for replicating the visuals that drove social media engagement, hindered the website’s effectiveness. Poor

User Experience (UX)

The cumbersome design and confusing navigation created a barrier for potential clients trying to find information, book classes, or contact Matt.

Lack of SEO

The website lacked any significant search engine optimisation, making it difficult for clients searching for “live fire cooking classes” or “private BBQ catering” to find Cross Fire Cooking online.

Solution

To address these challenges, we developed a comprehensive strategy focused on improving Cross Fire Cooking’s online presence

Crafting a Brand-Focused Website

We designed and developed a visually compelling website that brought the sizzle and flavour of live fire cooking to life. High-quality photos and videos highlighted Matt’s expertise and services, and detailed descriptions provided potential clients with the information they needed to understand the unique experiences offered by Cross Fire Cooking.

Enhancing User Experience (UX)

We prioritised a user-friendly design with intuitive navigation to make it easy for visitors to explore class offerings, catering services, and contact information. This seamless user journey encouraged visitors to book or inquire about Matt’s services.

SEO Optimisation

We implemented a data-driven SEO strategy to ensure that Cross Fire Cooking would rank for relevant keywords, such as “live fire cooking classes” and “private BBQ catering.” This approach helped potential clients discover Matt’s services when searching for these offerings online.

Developing a Digital Marketing Strategy

We crafted a digital marketing strategy designed to convert social media engagement into bookings. This included targeted social media ads, collaborations with relevant food influencers, and email marketing campaigns aimed at driving traffic to the new website.

Cross Fire Cooking Ignites Online Success with Brand-Driven Digital Strategy

By redesigning Cross Fire Cooking’s website to align with the brand’s vibrant social media presence, we created a consistent and engaging digital experience that resonated with new and existing followers. The user-friendly website design streamlined the booking process, while targeted SEO improvements increased the site’s visibility for key search terms, attracting clients actively looking for live fire cooking classes and private BBQ catering.

Built Brand Consistency

The new website served as a digital extension of the brand, highlighting the unique cooking experience and reflecting the engaging content of Matt's social media presence.

Increased Visibility

Through effective SEO, Cross Fire Cooking began to rank well for relevant search terms, helping attract new clients actively seeking live fire cooking experiences.

Improved Lead Conversion

The integration of a cohesive digital marketing strategy successfully converted social media engagement into paying clients, increasing bookings for classes.

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