Most businesses seem to understand the importance of having a presence on the web. Many of them understand why they should have a website and why it is important to have their basic contact information on that site. They might also engage in Facebook, Twitter, Google Local, Yelp, Urbanspon, and any number of other networks.

However, far too many restauranteurs don’t seem to understand how many web-savvy users decide to use the Internet. Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to offer PDF versions of the menu through the site. This way, potential diners can download the menu for later viewing.

That said, it is equally important to have a non-PDF version of the menu available on the website. Some computers and browsers can sometimes have trouble opening PDF files hosted on the web. Further still, more and more people are surfing the web on their smartphones and tablets; viewing PDF files on these devices is far from ideal.

Yes, it may take a few more minutes of your time, but it is important to have a “regular” (non-PDF) version of the menu on every restaurant website. This can also help potential diners with copying and pasting the text as needed.