Project Overview
Scott’s Walk-Up Bar-B-Q lost their website completely. No backups, no way to recover it. When neighbors and visitors searched for hours, the menu, or directions, they found nothing. We restored their digital presence and made sure every hungry customer can find the walk-up window fast. Now it’s built right, backed up properly, and won’t disappear again.
The Digital Recovery Challenge
Complete site loss with no backups. When the previous site disappeared, years of content went with it. We used the Internet Archive to recover what we could, then rebuilt everything from scratch. Clean pages that work on phones and tablets, current information, and a foundation that won’t disappear again.
Small Town Digital Landscape
Cartersville restaurants grow through community ties and word of mouth. That’s their strength. But it can hide gaps online. We see it all the time: outdated menus, missing hours, slow pages on mobile. Closing those gaps makes it easier for locals and museum visitors to choose where to eat. Simple information, easy to find, works on phones.
Key Results
Mobile-first design that reads clearly on any phone
HTML menu replaced the old PDF
Faster loads and stronger Core Web Vitals
Click-to-call, hours, and directions on every page
Consistent details across the site and Google Business Profile
Foundation in place for future updates and growth
The Challenge & Solution
The Challenge
Scott’s built their reputation over decades. Authentic barbecue, loyal regulars, a Cartersville institution. But when their website vanished, they lost visibility to anyone searching online. Locals still knew where to go, but new visitors, including tourists drawn to the Coca-Cola mural or the Booth Museum, suddenly had no way to find the walk-up window.
The old site wasn’t optimized for mobile, and the menu lived inside a PDF that frustrated users. At a time when most restaurant searches happen on phones, that created an invisible barrier between Scott’s and hungry customers. Rebuilding wasn’t just about restoring lost content. It was about making the experience seamless for anyone discovering Scott’s on the go.
Our Solution
We rebuilt Scott’s digital presence from the ground up, starting with mobile-first design. The new site puts essential information front and center: hours, location, phone number, fast-loading HTML menu. Customers can find what they need and act quickly. The design feels as welcoming as the restaurant itself. Simple navigation, clear typography, performance tuned for today’s devices.
Results were immediate. Scott’s regained visibility in local search. Customers could find the restaurant in just a few taps. More importantly, the new foundation ensures the site won’t disappear again. Stable hosting, backups, modern web standards. Everything’s in place for long-term growth. The site does more than tell people where to eat. It secures the restaurant’s place in the community for years to come.
The Transformation
See how Scott’s moved from a lost site to a fast, tap-friendly experience that works anywhere.
Before
- Menu only available as a PDF download
- No mobile optimization for phones or tablets
- Missing backups led to total site loss
After
- HTML menu replaces the old PDF
- Hours, call, and directions visible on every page
- Images and code tuned for faster loads
A Cartersville Staple
Located in the heart of historic downtown Cartersville, Scott’s Walk-Up Bar-B-Q sits steps from some of Georgia’s most visited landmarks. Knowing this neighborhood and how people move through it matters; a website should meet them where they already are.
World’s First Outdoor Coca-Cola Wall Sign
Painted in 1894, the sign marks Cartersville’s place in American advertising history and draws steady foot traffic to the historic district.
Booth Western Art Museum
A Smithsonian Affiliate with the largest permanent exhibition space for Western art in the country, the museum attracts families and travelers who explore downtown before and after their visit.
Downtown Cartersville’s Digital Evolution
Downtown Cartersville has grown quickly in recent years. Local businesses increasingly rely on clear, current information online. Scott’s new website reflects that shift while keeping the neighborhood feel people expect. Mobile-first pages and thoughtful local search alignment make Scott’s easy to find for both residents and museum visitors.
Scott’s success isn’t just about great barbecue. It’s about being woven into the life of Cartersville, earning recognition from local leaders and major media. In the heart of the historic district, Scott’s stands alongside businesses that have shaped the character of downtown for decades.
Local Business Recognition
Featured in Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Scott’s Walk-Up Bar-B-Q has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, noted as a local staple the mayor visits before Purple Hurricanes games. The brisket is so popular it often sells out; Scott’s is part of the town’s sports rhythm.
Community Institution
As a family-owned establishment, Scott’s Walk-Up Bar-B-Q represents the kind of local business that makes Cartersville special. Their story is part of the broader arc of local entrepreneurship and community support that defines downtown. The restaurant’s commitment to quality and hospitality has made it a gathering place for neighbors and visitors alike. The website now reflects that role; it connects people to the walk-up window with the same ease they find on Main Street.