Web Design for Takeaways • Wigan

Websites for Takeaways
in Wigan

Takeaways in Wigan are paying significant commission to Just Eat, Deliveroo, and Uber Eats on every order — money that should stay in the business. A properly built website with direct online ordering means customers who find you on Google order directly from you, at full margin, without platform fees on every single transaction.

Mako Digital builds bespoke WordPress websites for takeaways in Wigan — direct online ordering integration, menu display with photos, delivery zone maps, loyalty scheme sections, and local SEO that drives customers to order directly rather than through commission-heavy platforms.

0%Commission on direct orders
£500Takeaway site from
5★Google rated
2–3Weeks to go live
The Problem
Why Most Takeaways Websites in Wigan Don't Work

The digital landscape for takeaways in Wigan is full of opportunity — and most of it is going untapped.

Paying 25-35% commission on every platform order

Just Eat, Deliveroo, and Uber Eats charge significant commission per order. Every customer who orders directly through your own website saves that entire margin — compounding into thousands of pounds per year.

Mobile searches not converting to direct orders

Takeaway Wigan and pizza delivery Wigan are searched on mobile, often on a Friday evening when someone wants to order immediately. A fast, mobile-optimised site with easy ordering captures that intent directly.

Reviews not being directed to Google

Platform reviews stay on the platform. Google reviews build your direct visibility. A website with a clear Google review prompt converts customers who have just ordered into reviews that help you rank and convert future customers.

What We Build
What Every Takeaway Website Needs

Built into every site as standard — not extras charged separately.

Direct Online Ordering

Commission-free direct ordering system built into your website. Customers order directly from you — no platform fees, no data sharing, full margin retained on every order.

Menu with Photos

Full menu with item photos, descriptions, and allergen information. Menu photography increases average order value — customers order more when they can see the food.

Delivery Zone Map

Interactive delivery area map showing your coverage. Reduces calls asking if you deliver to a specific area and sets clear expectations before ordering.

Promotions & Loyalty

Dedicated sections for meal deals, promotions, and loyalty schemes. Drives repeat direct orders and builds the customer relationship the platforms are designed to prevent.

Why Mako Digital
Why Wigan Takeaways Choose Us
01

Direct Ordering = Full Margin

Every order through your own site is commission-free. We build direct ordering systems that give customers the same experience as the platforms — without paying for the privilege on every transaction.

02

Fixed Price — No Surprises

A five-page takeaway website from £500. Sites with ordering integration and loyalty sections priced on scope. Fixed before work starts.

03

Platform Dependency Reduction

We build websites that are designed to move customers from platform ordering to direct ordering over time — email capture, loyalty schemes, and direct-order promotions that make the shift commercially viable.

04

Local Agency, Local Accountability

Based in Wigan. Direct contact, real people. Your project is handled by the same team from brief to launch.

Why Wigan Takeaways Need a Proper Website

The majority of takeaways in Wigan are either invisible online or operating with a website that is actively letting them down. A slow, template-built site that does not rank does not sit quietly in the background — it loses you work to competitors before the conversation has even started.

The Platform Dependency Problem for Wigan Takeaways

Most Wigan takeaways are heavily dependent on Just Eat, Deliveroo, and Uber Eats for their online orders. The platforms provide visibility and convenience — but at a significant cost per order and with no customer relationship built. Every customer who orders through Just Eat is Just Eat's customer, not yours. A website with direct ordering, email capture, and a loyalty mechanism starts building a direct customer base that generates orders at full margin — reducing platform dependency over time without abandoning the platforms entirely.

Menu Photography — The Single Biggest Conversion Lever for Takeaways Online

Menu items with photos receive significantly more orders than those without. This is well documented across all online food ordering platforms — and it applies equally to direct ordering websites. A takeaway website with high-quality food photography for every menu item consistently generates higher average order values than one with text-only menus. We advise every takeaway client on capturing the right photos and build the menu display to make those photos the centrepiece of the ordering experience.

Google Business Profile + Website = The Winning Combination

Your GBP profile and your website reinforce each other. A well-optimised GBP linked to a well-built WordPress site, with consistent reviews arriving regularly, is the combination that dominates local plumbing searches in Wigan. We manage GBP as part of every local SEO retainer we run — because one without the other leaves ranking potential on the table.

Pricing, Build Time, and What to Expect

A one-page emergency plumber site starts from £149.99 and can be live in five to seven working days. A full five-page site covering all your services, areas, and testimonials starts from £500. All prices are fixed before work begins. Read our honest Wigan website cost guide for a full breakdown, or view our pricing page.

FAQs
Questions About Takeaway Websites in Wigan
A five-page takeaway website starts from £500. Sites with direct ordering integration and loyalty scheme sections are priced on scope. All prices fixed before work begins.
Yes. We integrate commission-free direct ordering systems — either custom-built or through platforms like Flipdish or Ordering.co — that give customers the same ordering experience as Just Eat without the platform fee on every order. Every direct order saves significant margin compared to platform ordering.
Platform commission rates vary but typically range from 20–35% per order depending on the platform, location, and agreement. A takeaway doing £5,000 per week in platform orders could be paying £1,000–£1,750 in commission weekly. Even moving 30% of orders to direct saves significant money annually — far outweighing the cost of a website.
Yes — and it is a legal requirement under UK food allergen regulations to provide allergen information to customers before they order. An online menu with clear allergen labelling protects both customers and the business, and reduces the volume of allergen queries during busy service periods.
A properly built WordPress site with cuisine-specific pages, correct local schema, and a fully optimised GBP is the most consistent route. Takeaway Wigan, Chinese takeaway Wigan, and pizza delivery Wigan are consistently searched — appearing in the map pack for these terms drives direct orders from customers who would otherwise default to a platform app.
A five-page site with menu and ordering integration typically takes two to three weeks. Timeline agreed clearly before work begins.

Get a Website Built for Your Wigan Takeaway Business

From £149.99. Fixed price, built from scratch, live in 5–7 working days. Get in touch for a straight conversation and a clear quote — no obligation.