🥧 Andja’s Pita House
A professional WordPress site built to bring homemade Bosnian food to the digital world.
✨ Overview
Andja’s Pita House is a custom WordPress website built to showcase and sell authentic Bosnian cuisine.
The goal was to create a professional, easy-to-navigate site that could handle online orders, display menu items, and give customers a taste of tradition through modern web design.
The project integrates WooCommerce, Square, and several key plugins to deliver a reliable, secure, and efficient e-commerce experience.
🧰 Key Features
- 🛒 Seamless Ordering – Integrated WooCommerce with Square for synced inventory, payment, and order management.
- 🔒 Security-Focused Setup – Configured Wordfence Security and WP Armour Honeypot for malware and spam protection.
- 💾 Automated Backups – Utilized UpdraftPlus for effortless, scheduled site backups and quick recovery.
- 📧 Reliable Email Delivery – Implemented WP Mail SMTP with Brevo to ensure all contact and order confirmations send successfully.
- ⚙️ Performance Optimization – Used WP-Optimize to clean the database, compress images, and cache pages.
- 🔌 Custom Functionality – Added lightweight custom code snippets via Code Snippets for minor behavior enhancements.
🛠 Tech Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Platform | WordPress |
| Frontend | JavaScript, Elementor |
| Backend | PHP |
| E-Commerce | WooCommerce (connected to Square) |
| Hosting | WordPress-managed hosting |
🧩 Plugin Suite
| Plugin | Purpose |
|---|---|
| WooCommerce | Online store functionality integrated with Square |
| UpdraftPlus | Scheduled backups and rollback |
| Code Snippets | Manage custom PHP & Javascript snippets |
| Jetpack | Core functionality, performance, and marketing tools |
| Wordfence Security | Firewall, malware scan, and antivirus |
| WP Armour (Honeypot) | Anti-spam protection for forms |
| WP Mail SMTP (Brevo) | Reliable email sending and authentication |
| WP-Optimize | Cache, clean, and compress |
| WPForms Lite | Simple drag-and-drop contact form builder |
📈 Project Goals
Build a professional and trustworthy web presence for a home-based business.
Provide a smooth ordering experience that connects directly to the owner’s existing Square POS system.
Keep the site secure, fast, and maintainable for non-technical users.
🎨 Design Philosophy
The design reflects Balkan warmth and authenticity — from earthy color tones to food imagery that evokes family and comfort.
Using Elementor, I created a modular layout that allows the owner to easily update content, add menu items, and adjust sections without touching code.
🔐 Security & Maintenance
Security and uptime were non-negotiable.
The combination of Wordfence, UpdraftPlus, and WP Mail SMTP ensures:
- 24/7 malware protection
- Encrypted admin login
- Daily backups
- Reliable contact form and order communication
🌍 Impact
The new website allowed Andja’s Pita House to:
Transition from local word-of-mouth orders to consistent online sales
Simplify inventory and order management through Square integration
Build a digital home for traditional Bosnian recipes
“From our home to yours — authentic Bosnian flavors, made with love.”
— Andja’s Pita House