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Success stories

Real cottage food businesses, real growth.

Verified testimonials from Cottage CMS customers who built professional sites, simplified ordering, and gave local customers a better way to come back.

Customer proof

Owners explain the part Cottage CMS played in their workflow.

Some stories are short, some are detailed, but each starts with a real cottage food business.

I started my business weeks before last Thanksgiving, and Cottage CMS was here just in time to get me accepting orders immediately.
Second Shift Bakery
Mark Schauer
Owner, Second Shift Bakery
Victoria, MN
Visit secondshiftbakery.com
One-stop cottage foodie shop

I was set up in minutes, no coding necessary

Not to mention, the websites it produces look very professional, and they're more customizable than the competition. Funny enough, I thought Drew, the developer, was AI at first, but I bit the bullet anyway. I'm glad I did because a ton of feedback I've suggested over the months…

Cottage CMS has helped create a full command center for my business. I dabble in custom orders, digital products and more. The system is ever evolving from live requests, from real users like me!
The  Cupcake Cottage
Sarah
Owner, The Cupcake Cottage
Whiteland, IN
Visit thecupcakecottagebakery.com
User friendly all in one system.

I was told about Cottage CMS when Drew (the founder) was launching digital products. I had been trialing and searching for the right platform that could handle and house all the areas my business dabbles in. Custom bakery orders - check. Digital products, for guides and more - ch…

Cottage CMS helped us share our mission, not just our menu. It’s more than an ordering site — it lets you tell your story, connect with customers, and turn one‑time buyers into long‑term supporters.
Side Yard Bakery LLC
Andrew Hauck
Owner & Baker, Side Yard Bakery LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
Visit sideyardbakery.com
Great Product, Exceptional Support

Cottage CMS helped us share our mission, not just our menu

Cottage CMS is intuitive in a way that makes building a website feel natural. The built‑in AI tools helped me troubleshoot, refine pages, and shape my site without the overwhelm. It’s not just an ordering platform like Hotplate — it’s a full website that lets me control the narra…

Cottage CMS has made building and managing our micro bakery website simple, professional, and customer-friendly. From thoughtful features like absorbing checkout fees and text messaging to Drew’s mind-blowing support, it is clear this platform was built by someone who truly understands cottage bakers.
Rizzo Micro Bakery
Julissa Rizzo
Baker and co-owner, Rizzo Micro Bakery
St. Cloud, FL
Visit rizzomicrobakery.com

My experience with Cottage CMS has been amazing so far. As a micro bakery owner, I needed a professional, easy-to-use website and ordering platform that made the process simple for both us and our customers—and Cottage CMS has delivered. Our friends, family, and customers have pr…

Cottage CMS has helped me start to grow my online platform! Drew has been very helpful and supportive through the whole process.
Myka Makes Sourdough
Myka
Owner, Myka Makes Sourdough
Cottage food business
Visit mykamakessourdough.com

Organic Sourdough Bread and Sourdough Treats 100% Vegan, 100% Delicious

Cottage CMS was with me step by step as I built my website for my new business! Definitely one of the best decisions I have made for my small business!!
Janet’s Cookie Jar
Janet Cammerrer
Owner, Janet’s Cookie Jar
Savage, MN
Visit janetscookiejar.com

I really appreciated how dedicated Drew was when I was setting up my website. I needed his help daily because I am not experienced with website/IT type work. As I was attempting to get my website set up, I had questions all the time and Drew was so kind and patient, even though I…

Several cottage food bakers were left stranded when a well-known ordering platform closed unexpectedly. One day, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I saw Andrew's post about creating Cottage CMS. I investigated his personal and business social media pages, certain he was a scammer, LOL! Then I was able to speak with him, and his kindness and concern were genuine, and his expertise was evident. I was sold on him and his new product. Drew is a lifesaver!
K.I.S.S.'D Bakery, LLC
Tisha Rock
Owner, K.I.S.S.'D Bakery, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
Visit kissdbakeryllc.com
Lifesaver!

I was in a panic, trying to figure out what to do.

Several cottage food bakers were left stranded when a well-known ordering platform closed unexpectedly. Being one of them, I was in a panic, trying to figure out what to do. As a new business, I did not have much money for name brands like Wix and GoDaddy, nor did I have the time…

Cottage CMS has been amazing to work with. Their customer service is incredibly quick, helpful, and knowledgeable. Anytime I’ve had a question or needed assistance, their team has responded promptly and made the process simple and stress-free. It’s rare to find support that is both this fast and genuinely helpful. Cottage CMS truly goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. Highly recommend!
Sugar Nest Cupcakery
Sharon Stark
Owner, Sugar Nest Cupcakery
Hempstead, TX
Visit sugarnestcb.com
Amazing Customer Service
Cottage CMS provided me with concierge customer service indeed! Thank you, Mr. Drew, for showing a genuine concern about helping me with the issues that I was having in setting up my page. I truly appreciate it!
Sweet Savour Baking Room
Tonya Johnson
Owner, Head Baker, Sweet Savour Baking Room
Cottage food business
Visit sweetsavourbakingroom.com
Best tailored Cottage Bakery Site!

Everything I need to get running smoothly, I have found here.

I've owned a domain name for 2 years and never built a site to use. Always feeling defeated and overwhelmed when I tried to start one. No more! I'm rolling now and taking orders. Whooo hooo!
The Hometown Baker
Marsha Ceminski
Owner, The Hometown Baker
Breckenridge, MN
Visit thehometownbaker.com
You helped me move forward in a way I couldn't the last 2 years

I've had a domain name purchased for 2 years. Never used it. The platforms I found were too clunky, too much geared for normal retail customers and markets. I was thrilled to come across Cottage CMS last year. Holy Cow, what a gem of a company!! It is awesome to have a platform…

CottageCMS completely transformed my cottage bakery. Since launching my Crust & Crumb website, my reach has expanded, orders have increased, and my baking workflow is smoother than ever.
Crust & Crumb
Angie
Owner, Crust & Crumb
Stuarts Draft, VA
Visit crustandcrumbva.com

As a cottage baker, I wanted a website that felt professional but still personal—and CottageCMS delivered beyond my expectations. Since launching my Crust & Crumb site, my reach has expanded and my orders have noticeably increased. One of my favorite features is the pre-order sy…

For a user who is not a "techie", the tech support is quick and accommodating. This platform has been instrumental in getting my business off the ground!
Cosa Dolce
Rosalia M.
Owner, Cosa Dolce
Cottage food business
Visit cosadolceny.cottagecms.com
Top-notch Tech Support!

Cosa Dolce is a NYS registered home processor micro-bakery, specializing in traditional and unique flavors of biscotti. Each batch is made using premium ingredients and attention to detail. Serving New York State.

Cottage CMS is helping me grow.
Nu ImageSweetz
Adriauna Christian
Owner, Nu ImageSweetz
Chester, VA
Visit nuimagesweetz.cottagecms.com

Being in the kitchen with GMA as a child made me fall in love with the art of cooking. Cooking has become a relaxing thing for me. I have challenged myself to try new things each day with the science of baking. And would love to share my blessing with everyone else💜 I cannot ke…

The best platform out there for cottage bakers. Super easy to use and fantastic customer support!!
Journeys End Sourdough
Jill Miller
Owner, Journeys End Sourdough
New Canaan, CT
Visit journeysendsourdough.com

cottage sourdough baker

Total game-changer for my cottage bakery—everything is in one place, nothing gets missed, and my workflow has never been smoother.
Astrid's Kitchen
Jenny Cleveland
Owner, Astrid's Kitchen
Carol Stream, IL
Visit www.astrids-kitchen.com

Before switching to CottageCMS, staying organized felt like a constant uphill battle. Orders were coming in from every direction—email, text messages, phone calls, Facebook, and even in person—and trying to manage everything in spreadsheets just wasn’t sustainable. If I forgot to…

Easy to use and simple to understand! Drew is super awesome!
Yum Yum Cookies and Treats
Thomas
IT, Yum Yum Cookies and Treats
Prior Lake, MN
Visit yum-treats.com

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Got our first order, Drew is always there when I needed help!

I was blown away by how easy it was to get my Cottage CMS page set up under my existing business URL thanks to the incredible user support folks. I'm hopeless with technology, but Drew was able to help me get my page up and running just the way I wanted in no time flat!
Panda Pan Bakery and Sweet Shop
Amanda
Owner, Panda Pan Bakery and Sweet Shop
Hartselle, AL
Visit pandapanbakery.com
Incredible User Support

The amazing support folks made linking my Cottage CMS platform to my existing URL an absolute breeze.

I first tried to set up a business website through a different hosting platform. It was okay, but very basic and a serious pain to design and update. As my baking business has grown and taken shape, I quickly realized that I needed a website more tailored to my business and custo…

Cottage CMS made it easy to make our website!
KatieBird Bakery
katie k
Owner, KatieBird Bakery
Leawood, KS
Visit katiebirdbakery.cottagecms.com
Easy to use!

Help for home bakers

We are a Cottage Bakery specializing in sugar cookie decorating classes and custom/seasonal sugar cookies.

Cottage CMS keeps me organized and gives my customers a wonderful and professional shopping experience. Cottage CMS has been my saving grace!!! Thank you!!
A&R Originals
Angie Crabtree
Owner, A&R Originals
Norman, OK
Visit ar-originals.com
Amazing customer service and very open to feedback

I have used many websites over the years and was totally frustrated with my previous one. I stumbled across Cottage CMS back in October and have not looked back. The features are incredible, the customer service is top notch and the updates/new features keep on coming. Nothing be…

I am in the process of setting up my business. Having Cottage CMS in my corner makes me feel confident that this will be successful. I am amazed at all of the improvements. It is obvious this is a tool built by a cottage baker for cottage bakers. I love opening my email to see yet another improvement I had no idea I needed, but now I see how helpful it is. Thank You!
Hummingbird Heritage Treats and Gifts
Carla
Owner, Hummingbird Heritage Treats and Gifts
Shelley, ID
Visit hummingbirdheritage.com
Amazing website features!

Easy to use, even for amateurs

A recipe handed down, a memory worth keeping, a moment worth savoring; I create small batch treats and gifts that bring warmth, comfort, and a touch of heritage to your home.

Who knows better what Cottage Bakers need in a platform than a cottage baker! Cottage CMS has everything I need on a user-friendly platform.
MoofCakes
Amber A LeClaire
Owner, MoofCakes
Hayden, AL
Visit moofcakes.cottagecms.com
Exceptional Support and SO user friendly!

Cottage CMS frees up so much of my time!

I started my cottage business THIS year (2026) and wasn't sure where to start or what I needed to do. I did a LOT of homework and checked out the common bakery-focused websites and apps that are mentioned in various Facebook groups. Thank GOODNESS, I found Drew and CottageCMS!! I…

Ease of use and excellent customer support are the reasons I love Cottage CMS. Highly recommend!
Sweet Pea Home Bakery
Patricia
Owner, Sweet Pea Home Bakery
Savannah, TN
Visit sweetpeahomebakery.cottagecms.com
Great CMS with EXCELLENT support!

Ease of use and excellent customer support are the reasons I love Cottage CMS. I could make a website myself (retired graphic artist), but I'm too weak at web programming to make it do exactly what I want it to do. Cottage CMS makes it super simple! And the response time from sup…

Cottage CMS is easy to use, fully customizable to your brand, and provides lots of features you would have to pay additional for on other platforms. It is very obvious that it was designed by a small business owner for a small business owner.
Sentinel Family Farm
Tammy
Owner, Sentinel Family Farm
Cottage Grove, OR
Visit sentinelfamilyfarm.com

I found Cottage CMS after spending weeks frustrated trying to create a website on other big name platforms. Every feature I was thinking I needed to be successful was an add-on app that was going to cost an additional subscription fee on top of the already high monthly platform…

Thanks to Cottage CMS, I was able to setup my site and start taking orders quickly and efficiently with the Square and Venmo transaction capabilities!
E. Lee's Sweets
Esther
Owner/Baker, E. Lee's Sweets
San Diego, CA
Visit eleessweets.com

Custom cookies & desserts in San Diego for events, birthdays, and celebrations. Home bakery specializing in made-from-scratch sweets.

As a first-time small business owner turning a hobby into a business, I spent months searching for the right platform. Cottage CMS gave me everything I needed in one place and made getting started easy.
Lex's Little Luxuries
Alexis
Owner, Lex's Little Luxuries
Tucson, AZ
Visit www.lexslittleluxuries.com

Coming from the healthcare industry, I was accustomed to working with comprehensive, all‑in‑one platforms. When I decided to turn my treat‑making hobby into a small business, I expected to find something similar, but most platforms only offered bits and pieces of what I needed. A…

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