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The Food Section

January 24, 2024 by Allie Lehman

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The Food Section

We collaborated with Hanna Raskin, founder of The Food Section, to design and develop a brand new home for the growing publication. The Food Section covers food and drink across the American South as though it mattered as much as crime and politics (because it does). The publication started on Substack but Hanna soon learned about the limitations: the challenge to stand out as a brand, lack of analytics, the inability to incorporate advertisements, and much more. We worked together to address all of those things by building a WordPress x Memberful x Campaign Monitor solution.

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The Collaboration:

WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

MEMBERFUL INTEGRATION

CONTENT MIGRATION

EMAIL DESIGN

A webpage titled "The Food Section" features an article about biscuits, with an image of various Southern-style foods and links to newsletters and subscription options. | Wonderly
A plate of oysters topped with seasoning, placed on a bed of small pebbles. Text reads: "Weekly - Chef's plans go south. Brochu’s in Savannah, Georgia is an oyster season destination. | Wonderly
A quote by Glenn Roberts praises The Food Section's trajectory, comparing its potential influence to The New York Times. Time and date noted below. | Wonderly

"One of the reasons I wanted to migrate The Food Section off Substack was I felt like the brand had its own identity beyond the newsletter platform. But I didn't have a clue how it might look as a standalone site. The Wonderly team not only crafted the perfect design, but produced it through a process so collaborative and supportive that I emerged with new clarity about my brand's meaning and mission---as well as a gorgeous, easy-to-navigate website that The Food Section's readers love."

- Hanna Raskin, Founder

Newsletter options for food journalism include Baton Rouge, Nashville, and West Virginia editions. Each focuses on different regional topics. | Wonderly
Two men posing for a photo indoors, one in a white suit and the other in an "Illinois Grandpa" sweater; followed by a vintage scene of men with recording equipment. | Wonderly
Subscription page for a magazine featuring food and drink coverage in the American South, with headlines about missed articles and a call to action for subscription options. | Wonderly

The final website embodies a 'choose-your-own-adventure' experience, allowing users to easily navigate through both recent and archived content. This approach ensures that The Food Section's rich history is accessible and engaging for new and existing readers alike. We even added a fun feature called “Potluck” where a member can be taken to a random article from the archives.

A webpage featuring articles on food history and culture, with images and titles such as "With a Wineglass of Whiskey" and "Dipping Back into the Guild Guide," among others. | Wonderly
A subscription plan offers "South" and "Nashville" options for $5/month or $49 annually, with buttons labeled "Monthly" and "Annually" for each. | Wonderly
Map highlighting specific U.S. states, with text about TFS branded pencils and headlines for articles or features. | Wonderly
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A person with long, curly hair wearing a floral-patterned garment against a neutral background. | Wonderly
A person with a plaid shirt and a slight smile stands in front of a purple background. | Wonderly
Person with long brown hair wearing a light blue blazer and black top, smiling in front of a plain white background. | Wonderly
A person with long hair and hoop earrings smiles, wearing an off-shoulder black top, standing against a blurred outdoor background. | Wonderly
A person with long dark hair, in a light pink shirt, smiles at the camera. They wear layered necklaces. | Wonderly

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