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Case studies

Behind the counter, beyond the code.

In-depth stories from cottage food entrepreneurs using Cottage CMS to simplify ordering, publish real websites, and build stronger local customer relationships.

Stories

Read how other sellers shaped their storefront and operations.

Each story focuses on the business context first, then the Cottage CMS workflows that helped.

CASE STUDY #01Oregon
“It was honestly the best business decision I have made to date. Cottage CMS has proven to be the perfect fit for my small business needs.”
Sentinel Family Farm
Sentinel Family Farm
Tammy Whalen, Owner & Operator

How a one-person farm operation ditched Shopify complexity and built a professional online presence in under an hour.

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CASE STUDY #02
“I almost feel like Drew is a partner in my business, with how much he cares about making Cottage CMS work for what I need.”
Astrid's Kitchen
Astrid's Kitchen
Jenny Cleveland, Owner & Baker

How a sourdough baker went from juggling orders across five platforms to a streamlined online operation — and never missed an order again.

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CASE STUDY #03Northern Maine
“The gathering does not sit by itself. It connects naturally to the rest of A Simple Life Homestead and gives people a fuller sense of what we are trying to share.”
A Simple Life Homestead
A Simple Life Homestead
Julie Tweedie, Owner

How Julie Tweedie built one connected home for a northern-Maine homestead’s bakery offerings, gatherings, writing, and practical skills.

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CASE STUDY #04New York
“Cottage CMS has all the capabilities I needed to get things shipping, and many capabilities I haven’t even tried yet that I know can simplify things for me.”
Cosa Dolce
Cosa Dolce
Rosalia Mira, Owner & Operator

How Rosalia Mira turned encouragement from family, a love of biscotti, and a need for a dependable online storefront into a New York business built for local customers and statewide shipping.

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CASE STUDY #05Fresno, California
“Having a consistent schedule allows me to prep easier and be organized more.”
Mega Dough Kitchen
Mega Dough Kitchen
Megan Kennedy, Owner & Baker

How a Fresno dessert baker turned a surge of local demand into a more organized preorder rhythm.

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CASE STUDY #06St. Clair Shores, Michigan
“The right system makes such a difference. Cottage CMS takes so much of the order organization off my hands so I can spend more time baking and growing my business.”
Sourdough Side Hustle
Sourdough Side Hustle
Gaetana (Donna) Marable, Owner & Baker

How a Michigan sourdough microbakery brought its weekly menu, order organization, and prep workflow into one place.

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