2025 Complete Website Bakery

Alfresco the Bakery

A complete custom website development project for Zimbabwe's premium artisan bakery, featuring dual-location management, interactive galleries, and modern user experience design.

Artisan Client Type

Mar-May Timeline

2 Locations

A- Grade

Alfresco the Bakery Website on Multiple Devices

Project Overview

Digitale Technologies identified Alfresco the Bakery as a premium artisan bakery with exceptional potential for digital growth. This family-run business had evolved from a home-based sourdough operation during the 2020 pandemic to a full-scale operation with branches in Harare and Bulawayo, but was missing a crucial piece of their digital puzzle - a professional website.

When we approached Alfresco, we discovered they had already built an outstanding digital infrastructure through their social media presence. They had everything perfectly in place: stunning product photography, a well-established brand identity with logo, comprehensive information about their offerings, and a strong social following. Their philosophy "Homemade treats are not always perfect but they definitely are the best" resonated beautifully across their platforms.

The website became the final touch - the missing cornerstone that would complete their digital ecosystem. Our challenge was to take their existing excellence in social media and translate it into a comprehensive web experience that would showcase their artisan products, manage their dual locations, and provide customers with an intuitive way to connect with the brand beyond social platforms.

"Working with Digitale was transformative for our business. They understood our artisan philosophy and created a website that perfectly complemented our existing social media presence."

— Alfresco the Bakery Team

Website Screenshots

The Alfresco website features an intelligent theme switching system that adapts to user preferences, providing optimal viewing experience in both dark and light modes.

Dark Mode

Light Mode

Key Features Implemented

Dark/Light Theme Toggle: Smart theme switching with localStorage persistence and system preference detection

Dual Location Management: Real-time branch status showing open/closed with live hours for Harare and Bulawayo

Interactive Gallery: Professional lightbox with keyboard navigation, swipe support, and high-quality product imagery

WhatsApp Integration: Direct messaging buttons for both branches enabling instant customer communication

Advanced Loading System: Custom loading screen with progress tracking for all images, ensuring smooth user experience

Downloadable Menu: PDF menu with view/download options for easy customer access to product offerings

Technical Implementation

Frontend Excellence

HTML5 & CSS3: Semantic markup with organized CSS architecture

Vanilla JavaScript: Pure JavaScript for optimal performance

Custom Design System: Brand-specific color palette with warm browns and beiges

Backend & Features

PHP 8.1+: Robust contact form processing with validation

SEO Implementation: Structured data, meta tags, and sitemap.xml

Analytics Integration: Google Analytics for business insights

Results & Impact

A- Project Grade

2 Locations

3 Months

The Alfresco the Bakery website successfully established the brand's digital presence, providing customers with an intuitive way to explore products, find locations, and connect with the business. The site effectively communicates the artisan philosophy while providing modern functionality that supports business growth.

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