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Coffee, Cupcakes, and Construction: A Sweet Success Story

Hey everyone, Dave Martin here, your friendly neighborhood Level 7 Google Maps Contributor. I’m always on the lookout for great local businesses and today, I want to share my experience with two fantastic spots in Plainfield, Indiana: Timber City Coffee and Joy’s Cakery.

This past week, I had a jam-packed day. I needed to squeeze in two online meetings before heading out to a consultation with Bobby Williams at BGW Construction. Bobby’s team is known for their exceptional home renovation, kitchen, and bathroom work, so this was a big meeting. I knew I needed to be sharp and fueled up, so I made a beeline for Timber City Coffee.

Timber City Coffee: A Fuel Stop for Success

A cozy corner of Timber City Coffee Co. in Plainfield, Indiana. This coffee shop is known for its delicious brews and friendly atmosphere. You can see the various coffee blends on display and a sign for their “Faith-Family-Friends-Coffee” initiative, showcasing their commitment to community and quality.

Timber City Coffee is such a cozy and welcoming spot. The moment you walk in, you feel that friendly, local vibe. I grabbed a delicious latte (they roast their own beans, which adds a special touch!) and set up shop at a comfy table in the back. The wifi was fast, so I was able to knock out my online meetings without any hiccups.

Joy’s Cakery: Sweetening the Deal

Delicious cupcakes from Joy’s Cakery, perfect for sharing with colleagues or clients.

After wrapping up the meetings, I headed to the consultation with Bobby Williams at BGW Construction. I wanted to bring a little something special to show my appreciation for their expertise. Guess what? Joy’s Cakery is located right inside the same building as Timber City Coffee, making it a one-stop shop for both caffeine and sweetness!

I couldn’t resist picking up a box of their delicious cupcakes for Bobby and his team. The aroma of freshly baked goods was heavenly, and the variety of flavors was astounding. They had everything from classic Vanilla Cookie Dough and Triple Chocolate to more unique flavors like Lemon and Peanut Butter Dream.

Bobby and his team absolutely loved the cupcakes! They couldn’t get over the freshness and the deliciousness of each bite. The cupcakes were a delightful treat that made the consultation even more enjoyable.

Supporting Local Businesses

I love finding hidden gems like Timber City Coffee and Joy’s Cakery. They offer exceptional products and a personal touch that you don’t find everywhere. The fact that they share a space and create such a unique combo of coffee and cupcakes is a testament to their dedication to quality and customer experience.

So, if you’re in Plainfield, be sure to check out Timber City Coffee and Joy’s Cakery. You won’t be disappointed!

https://timbercitycoffee.com

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PU3XgZggozoXYXJb9

I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Let me know if you have any questions or want to share your experiences with these local gems!

August 18, 2024
New Custom Website Kicked Off for Ava’s Waste Removal
It’s been a pleasure working with Steve and Mary over at Ava’s Waste Removal in Ellettsville (pretty close to Bloomington) since the beginning of February 2019.

Mary, Ava, & Steve holding hands

We’ve built each page by handcrafting each web page title, each web page description, the canonical URLs, the open graph meta tags for social sharing, and important information for a high performing business website.

Steve and Mary agreed that in addition to a custom website, we needed to make sure that other important accounts were also setup. In addition to building a responsive website for Ava’s, David did some additional account setup including:
- setup a shared workspace for content planning
- registered a domain name (https://avaswasteremoval.com)
- setup a Google calendar for Recycling
- connected Google Analytics to keep track of website visitors and statistics
- setup Google Search Console to see keyword queries that people are searching for
- setup Google Photos for sharing photos to put on the website and improving them
- built helpful content for customers that also accurately described Ava’s Waste Removal and their services (weekly trash pickup, dumpster rentals, roll off containers).
After developing some great content, we turned that into structured semantic HTML with Schema data for good results and high ranking on the search engine ranking pages. I tested the website for valid HTML and pagespeed and was very happy with the results. There was a tradeoff when we added the Facebook Messenger widget into the website. It caused two errors and also made the pagespeed score go from 99 out of 100 to 41 out of 100. The pagespeed decrease is worth it in my opinion so that customers can message them on Facebook Messenger.

Steve & Mary from Ava’s wrote a great review about our work together and it’s so nice to have that happen.

“David did a great job! He’s responsive, organized, and generally cares about helping us grow our business. From beginning to end David was attentive to our needs and delivered a great website. Highly recommend his services!”
Google Review from Steve @ Ava’s Waste Removal

I look forward to seeing their progress as they build a great small business. It’s been great working with them and if you need trash service in Bloomington, Ellettsville, or the surrounding area, definitely see if you are in their service area.
March 27, 2019