Bumble Bear Coffee

Overview

Bumble Bear Coffee, a newly established local café, needed a digital presence that would match the warm, inviting atmosphere of their physical location. They sought a solution that would not only showcase their offerings to customers but also provide them with easy tools to manage their menu, hours, and customer interactions.

Challenge

As a small business with limited technical expertise, Bumble Bear needed a solution that was:

• Easy to update without technical knowledge
• Capable of displaying their menu with seasonal changes
• Optimized for local SEO to attract neighborhood customers
• Affordable for a small business budget
• Equipped with a simple system to handle customer inquiries

Our Approach

We approached this project in several key phases:

1. Discovery & Design

We began with a thorough discovery session to understand Bumble Bear's brand voice, visual identity, and business goals. We gathered inspiration from their physical space—the warm colors, comfortable seating, and bear motif—to create a digital experience that felt cohesive with their in-store atmosphere.

2. Website Development

Using Next.js and React, we built a responsive website with a focus on mobile optimization (vital for customers looking up the café while on the go). We incorporated their tagline "Creating moments of joy, one cup at a time" and featured high-quality images of their space and offerings.

3. Admin Panel Creation

The key to empowering the client was a custom admin panel. We built a dashboard that allowed them to:

• Update menu items, prices, and descriptions
• Adjust business hours (including special holiday hours)
• Receive and respond to customer inquiries
• Monitor their connected social media accounts
• Access quick actions for common tasks

Solution

The final solution delivered to Bumble Bear Coffee included:

Customer-Facing Website

• Mobile-optimized, responsive design
• Menu page with categories and item details
• About section highlighting their story and values
• Location information with embedded map
• Contact form for customer inquiries
• Social media integration

Admin Dashboard

• Secure login system
• Menu management system
• Customer inquiry management
• Business hours editor
• Social media account monitoring
• Analytics overview

Results

Since launching their new digital presence, Bumble Bear Coffee has experienced:

• 30% increase in new customer visits (tracked through a "how did you find us?" in-store campaign)
• Reduced staff time spent answering common questions (hours, menu options, etc.)
• Improved search engine visibility for local "coffee shop" searches
• Enhanced customer engagement through regular menu updates and promotions
• Streamlined operations through the easy-to-use dashboard

The website and admin system were delivered on time and within the Starter Site package budget, making it an accessible solution for this small business. The client has since recommended our services to other local business owners.

Client Testimonial

"Working with NRST Studios was one of the best business decisions we made when opening our coffee shop. They took the time to understand our vision and translated it perfectly to our website. The admin panel they built saves us hours every week on updates and customer communications. It's exactly what we needed—beautiful, functional, and easy to use!"