Ord.to

Ord.to is a web-based system which helps businesses within the food industry to create order-receiving websites under their own brand and domain. If a website already exists, an Ord ordering widget can be integrated into it. 
The system allows businesses to create attractive menus by uploading colorful photos and product descriptions while offering clients a variety of add-ons and product suggestions. 

1. Offer creation.
   All it takes to launch a new online-delivery business is to add at least one product to a menu. To make the offer more attractive, businesses can also add descriptions, including information about ingredients, allergens and preparation methods. To entice customers further, it is also possible to let them customize dishes by choosing variations of a product and certain add-ons.

2. Marketing and promotion.
   The system offers a set of unique marketing options to help attract new customers. The first step is to create a beautiful marketing banner which will immediately attract visitors’ attention. This can also include any information that is considered to be important.
   The second beneficial tool is a pop-up feature. This can also include information about current discounts and promotions, for example. Everyone who visits the page will immediately see it.
   Discount codes seem to be one of the most effective promotional tools. The Ord system allows businesses to create such codes and share them with clients in any marketing activity. Customers can then apply these codes when placing an order and receive a discount according to the terms specified in its creation. They will see the discount clearly applied in their basket.
   Creating a promotional code is very simple but also very customizable. It can have a specified name and can apply either to an entire order or to a specific product. Ord users can also determine whether the code can be used once or several times, and whether it has a lower limit. Each promotion can be calculated by an amount or a percentage and be restricted to a certain order size. Clients also benefit from the 'Deals' feature, which allows users to set an automatic discount based on cart value.
   Be creative and make use of all the promotional tools available. Ord.to also offers an affiliate program integrated within the system, which allows users to include other parties in their promotions. Adding a partner generates a special link that they can then share with potential customers. The system counts the number of customers and calculates the commission on completed orders. By adding an affiliate link, you can define both the commission value and the time for which commission arrangements remain in place. After the specified time, commissions will no longer be charged.
   Finally, Ord.to’s built-in statistics module helps to analyze all selling activities and even prepares a set of marketing actions based on this information.

3. Order.
   Once the site is ready, customers can place an order immediately. They can see the menu in two ways: either as a simple list of menu items or as a visual presentation of the dishes. After they have chosen their required products and checked out, they can also provide delivery details, enter comments, and specify relevant contact details. The platform offers a wide range of payment methods including payment by cash or card upon delivery and various online payment methods.
   Both the customer and the restaurant (for example) are notified about the order by email or SMS. The only difference is that a customer is notified only after the restaurant has received the order. The customer receives a message including the status of the order, which is updated every time it changes. Each message contains a link with which customers can check the delivery time and status.

4. Summary.
   The Ord.to system also allows users to print an order summary as two types of documents: a summary or a voucher. An order summary is a single-page document containing all the relevant information on an order. An order voucher is more sophisticated and mostly used in the kitchen, but it can be also used as a sticker on the box for a pick-up or table delivery. It gives more control over the process of order preparation and delivery. A summary of an order can be printed from the order card in either the web version or from the mobile app.
   In order to connect any external system with Ord and vice versa, the system uses an API. In order to access this API, simply go to the integrations section and find a unique API key together with all the necessary documentation for it. This can be used to exchange information about products, orders, payment methods and more, between two or more systems.

5. Delivery.
   Customers can be sure they’ll receive the correct order on time. The Ord.to platform offers a straightforward and effective delivery control system. Deliveries can be carried out either through in-person collection, delivery to a specific address or directly to the table. In the case of delivery to a specific address, the built-in delivery tracking system allows users to follow assigned suppliers in real-time after they have confirmed their delivery details and customer location.
   Delivery levels can be specified in several ways:
   1 free delivery;
   2 one delivery price on every order;
   3 delivery prices based on location
   Rates can be defined based on postal codes and cities or on areas selected on a map. This allows users to target certain locations, reducing the cost of delivery.

6. Mobile app.
   The Ord.to mobile app allows delivery businesses to be more flexible. Using a mobile phone means there is no need to log in to the web version. Get an order list, check order details and navigate to the client's location with the help of an in-built map. All the key features, such as managing existing products and creating new ones, are also available in the mobile app.