Case study from Made Grand. Project: Café Mila. Focus: . Outcome: A bilingual WordPress website that promotes a Croatian café and B&B while providing a simple, integrated accommodation booking experience.
Booking
Café Mila
A bilingual website with accommodation booking designed to support a café and B&B in Oprtalj, Croatia.
A bilingual marketing website designed to promote a café and B&B while enabling visitors to book accommodation online.
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The Problem
Café Mila is a family-run café and B&B located in the hilltop town of Oprtalj in Croatia.
The business needed a website that promotes both the café and its accommodation to international visitors.
The site needed to support online bookings while remaining simple and cost-effective to operate.
The audience includes both Croatian and English-speaking visitors, requiring a bilingual experience.
The Challenge
Implement an accommodation booking system without relying on expensive subscription plugins.
Ensure the booking process feels simple and reliable for international guests.
Translate the website effectively while keeping costs manageable.
Present the location attractively using a large collection of photography.
“A bilingual website that combines destination storytelling with simple accommodation booking.”
What we built
We approached the project as a tourism-focused website, combining destination storytelling with a straightforward booking experience.
- WordPress website built using a lightweight theme as the foundation.
- Customised accommodation booking functionality integrated with payment processing.
- Bilingual site structure supporting Croatian and English languages.
- Image-rich design showcasing the café, rooms and surrounding landscape.
- Custom code additions to extend functionality while keeping performance high.
- A streamlined setup that avoids costly subscription plugins.
Outcome
The finished website provides a welcoming digital gateway for visitors while supporting efficient accommodation booking for the business.
- A bilingual website accessible to both local and international visitors.
- An integrated booking system that automates reservations.
- Strong visual storytelling through the use of over 200 photographs.
- A cost-effective platform that reduces reliance on paid plugins.
“We worked with Paul to create a new website for our café and rooms to rent in Oprtalj, Croatia. Paul was fantastic to work with. Very creative and incredibly patient. We would highly recommend Paul.”
— Bill Graham, Café Mila
What This Included
- Researched and tested free WordPress plugins capable of supporting accommodation bookings and payments.
- Structured the website to guide visitors naturally from discovery to booking.
- Implemented a bilingual setup to support both Croatian and English-speaking audiences.
- Designed the site around strong photography to showcase the location and accommodation.
Reflection
Tourism websites work best when they combine inspiration with clarity. By showcasing the location and simplifying the booking process, the site encourages visitors to imagine their stay and take action.
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