E-Commerce Design & Development
High-Converting Coffee Shop Website
In today’s competitive coffee market, local cafés need more than great beans, they need a powerful online presence. PlugIt Studio partnered with Parkway Coffee, a beloved Northampton coffee shop, to create a WordPress website that not only sells coffee beans online but also builds a thriving community around coffee culture, events, and subscriptions.
- Launch a visually stunning, mobile-first website for Parkway Coffee
- Enable seamless online sales of coffee beans and subscriptions
- Grow an email list for ongoing marketing and customer engagement
- Promote the 2026 Run Club and in-store events
- Integrate essential tools like WooCommerce, Stripe, Gravity Forms, and Mailchimp
- Drive more foot traffic to the physical location
Results
- Increased Online Sales: New revenue from ecommerce and subscriptions
- Bigger Community: More event signups and a growing mailing list
- Enhanced Local SEO: Ranking for keywords like “coffee shop Northampton,” “buy coffee beans online,” and “coffee subscriptions UK”
- More Foot Traffic: Unique location map and event promotions drive in-person visits.
How we got there: the full ecosystem
1. WordPress Website Design for Coffee Shops
PlugIt Studio designed a custom WordPress site tailored for Parkway Coffee’s brand and audience. The site features bold visuals, intuitive navigation, and a responsive layout that looks great on any device.
Key Features:
- Fast-loading pages optimised for mobile and desktop
- Unique “location map” in the mobile menu to help customers find the café easily
- Eye-catching CTA’s for online orders, event signups, and newsletter subscriptions
2. E-commerce for Coffee Bean Sales & Subscriptions
A robust WooCommerce setup enables Parkway Coffee to sell single bags of their signature Yellow Bourbon beans or offer flexible coffee subscriptions via the “Coffee Club.” Customers can:
- Buy coffee beans online with secure Stripe payments
- Subscribe for regular deliveries, never running out of fresh coffee
- Enjoy free local shipping in Northampton (NN1–NN4 postcodes)
3. Event Promotion & Community Building
The site isn’t just a store, it’s a hub for local coffee lovers. PlugIt Studio built dedicated sections for:
- The 2026 Run Club: Online registration powered by Gravity Forms, driving signups and community engagement
- Special events and meal deals, updated regularly to keep customers coming back
4. Mailchimp Integration for Automated Email Marketing
PlugIt Studio connected the site to Mailchimp, enabling Parkway Coffee to:
- Collect email addresses via engaging signup forms
- Send automated newsletters with deals, events, and new product drops
- Nurture customer relationships and drive repeat business
5. Conversion-Optimised User Experience
- Intuitive checkout process for higher conversion rates
- Prominent testimonials and reviews to build trust
- Sticky CTAs (calls-to-action) to guide users toward purchase or signup
Ready to Brew Up Your Own Success? Discover how PlugIt Studio can transform your coffee shop’s digital presence. Contact us today!
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