Managed Service Provider (MSP): your one point of contact for marketplaces
ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) – Managed Service Provider: If you accept orders from DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub, our Marketplace Management (MSP) ensures those channels run smoothly. At the same time, your eOrderSTL site builds loyalty and attracts new customers. Additionally, we will help you launch a successful catering service to help increase revenues and expand your profit margin, resulting in more profit for you with the same effort.
What we handle as a Managed Service Provider:
- Menu parity & updates across platforms (items, prices, modifiers, photos, taxes/fees).
- Hours & holidays, throttle rules, and pause/resume guardrails.
- Reliability monitoring for stuck or failed orders, fast escalations, and evidence logs.
- Promotion setup (bundles, dayparts, LTOs) with margin guardrails.
- Reviews & messages handled in your approved voice with timely responses.
Reporting every week (plus a monthly review): acceptance rates, on-time readiness, cancellations/refunds, rating trends, and channel contribution margin.
Hardware option: one consolidated tablet and an Ethernet or Bluetooth kitchen printer to reduce clutter and automate ticket printing. We configure, lock down, and support the equipment so your staff can focus on food and hospitality.
Managed Service Provider (MSP): Pair the MSP with your guest post and eOrderSTL page, and you’ve covered reach, conversion, and reliability in a single package.
QuickBooks Online automation add-on (optional) by a Professional Managed Service Provider
Managed Service Provider (MSP): Operational excellence shows up on the P&L. If you want clean, decision-ready numbers, our QBO automation posts daily summary journals by channel and reconciles marketplace payouts to clearing accounts.
- Daily postings: balanced entries per location that separate food, beverage, promos/discounts, refunds, tax, and tips.
- Reconciliation: match DoorDash/Uber/Grubhub and eOrderSTL deposits, commissions, and fees.
- Catering handling: track ezCater commissions and deposits with optional deferred revenue by event date.
- Month-end close: target T+10 business days with channel P&L so you can see where the profit really comes from.
When your editorial, ordering, fulfillment, and accounting flows work together, you can scale without chaos.
What a guest post includes (every plan)
- Editorial strategy call. We define your angle: new concept launch, seasonal menu, chef spotlight, neighborhood guide, or catering feature.
- Original article (800–1,200 words) written for readers first and search engines second—unique content, local context, and scannable formatting.
- On-page SEO. Structured headings (H1/H2), meta suggestions, keyword intent matching, image optimization, and internal linking.
- Photography support. You can provide images, or we’ll advise on quick, phone-friendly shots that still look great on the page.
- Conversion setup. CTAs aligned with your goal: “Order Online,” “Book Catering,” “Call to Reserve,” or “Join the Email List.”
Packages built for local operators
Starter – Visibility Boost
Best for single-location restaurants launching a new menu or promoting a signature item.
- 1 guest post on St. Louis Restaurant Review and STL.News
- Basic keyword and local search optimization
- 1 primary CTA to your eOrderSTL page or website
- Social snippets for your channels (copy provided)
- Post-launch checklist for front-of-house to mention your feature
Growth — Content + Conversion
Ideal for restaurants growing online ordering and catering.
Everything in Starter, plus:
- Enhanced on-page SEO and internal link placements
- Feature block linking to eOrderSTL and your catering request form
- Image gallery (up to 6 photos) with captions and alt text
- Optional MSP Lite audit: menu parity review across marketplaces with a prioritized fix list
Pro — Full Funnel
For brands that want content, acquisition, and operations aligned.
Everything in Growth, plus:
- 2nd editorial asset: chef Q&A, neighborhood guide, or behind-the-scenes story
- MSP onboarding support: hours/holiday calendar setup, menu alignment, promo guardrails
- QBO automation kickoff (optional add-on): chart of accounts mapping and first daily journal pilot
- Quarterly performance review: traffic, conversions, and channel P&L highlights
How to get approved and published
We welcome independent restaurants, food trucks, bakeries, caterers, and beverage concepts that serve the St. Louis area. To keep quality high:
- Provide accurate menus, pricing, and hours; confirm allergen info for featured items.
- Share at least one high-resolution exterior or interior photo, and two dish shots (a phone is fine if well-lit).
- Be responsive during edits—fast approvals help us time your post with promotions and holidays.
- If we cover catering, we’ll align lead times, radius, and fees so inquiries convert.
Turnaround is typically quick once assets are approved; rush options are available.
What makes this different from a generic blog post?
- Local authority: our readers come for St. Louis food. Your story lives in a credible, category-specific environment.
- Action-ready: articles are wired to eOrderSTL so you capture sales—not just clicks.
- Operational follow-through: The MSP ensures orders are processed efficiently and ratings remain healthy.
- Financial clarity: the QBO add-on turns channel chaos into clean books.
It’s a full funnel: attention ⇒ order ⇒ operations ⇒ accounting. No hand-offs. No guesswork.
Frequently asked (and answered)
Can we link to DoorDash/Uber/Grubhub in the article?
Yes, if you want. We’ll typically prioritize your eOrderSTL link so you keep margin and the customer relationship, then list marketplace options second.
Can we promote catering?
Absolutely. We’ll create a catering call-out with packages, headcounts, and a form or phone CTA. If you use ezCater, we’ll add a clear link and highlight lead times.
Do you write the article or edit what we send?
Either. We can draft from scratch or edit a draft you provide to fit our style and SEO framework.
What if our menu or hours change later?
Send updates—we’ll revise your article so it stays accurate and useful in search.
Ready to be featured?
If you want a local, credible platform that also drives measurable sales, St. Louis Restaurant Review is built for you. Start with a single guest post, or bundle it with eOrderSTL, our MSP program, and QuickBooks automation to unify marketing, ordering, operations, and books under one roof.
Let’s tell your story—and turn it into revenue.
Contact us to select a package, schedule your editorial call, and reserve a publication date that aligns with your promotions or seasonal menus.
Availability is limited.
Martin Smith is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of St. Louis Restaurant Review, STL.News, USPress.News, and STL.Directory. He is a member of the United States Press Agency (ID: 31659) and the US Press Agency.
