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Website Development

Open Opened on July 7, 2025
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Manning Canning
Manning Canning
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
John Mangold
Manager
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Academic experience
75 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Product management UI design UX design Product or service launch Website development
Skills
needs assessment webflow web development
Details

Manning Canning is a multifaceted business with a growing online presence. Our current Squarespace website houses three distinct lines of business under one roof: artisanal preserves, commercial kitchen rentals, and co-packing services. To better serve our audiences and clarify our offerings, we are looking to redesign and restructure our web presence by creating three separate, user-friendly websites—one for each line of business.

We are seeking to collaborate with students to help bring this digital transformation to life. The objective is to build three cohesive, easy-to-manage websites with clean interfaces, strong branding, and clear pathways for customer engagement. These sites may be built using Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, WordPress, or another recommended platform.


Key project steps may include:

  • Researching and comparing site-building platforms, with pros and cons for each.
  • Conducting a needs assessment for each business line to determine the ideal platform and structure.
  • Building and launching three distinct websites:
  • Manning Canning Preserves (consumer product focus)
  • Manning Canning Kitchens (commercial kitchen rental)
  • Manning Canning Co-Packing (B2B services)
  • Assisting with content integration and design layout based on our existing brand materials.
  • Providing training and documentation for ongoing site maintenance and updates.


Optional enhancements could include:

  • Prototyping and user testing with our customer base.
  • Iterative improvements based on feedback and analytics.


We’re excited about the opportunity to work with students who are eager to apply their skills in a real-world business setting and help us evolve our digital strategy.

Deliverables

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:

  • Understanding of website platform options
  • Identification of the most suitable platform
  • Development of a website using the most suitable tool
  • Recommendations for website maintenance
  • Ecommerce application for preserves website

Bonus steps would include:

  • Testing the website with users and making improvements based on user input

Final deliverables should include

  • A website prototype.
  • A final report.
Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized knowledge in the project subject area, with industry context.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Good health and well-being

About the company

Company
https://www.manningcanning.com
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
0 - 1 employees
Food & beverage
Representation
Small Business Family-Owned

Manning Canning is a proudly Canadian producer of small-batch pickles, jams, and preserves made with care, simplicity, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Rooted in tradition but driven by a modern appreciation for clean, honest food, our products showcase the best of what local ingredients and time-honored techniques can offer.

Each jar we produce is crafted in small batches to ensure exceptional flavor and freshness, using simple recipes that highlight the natural goodness of Ontario-grown fruits and vegetables. There are no unnecessary additives—just real food, made by hand, with respect for the process and the ingredients. From our crisp pickled carrots to our richly flavoured fruit preserves, every product reflects our belief that food made with integrity tastes better.

What sets Manning Canning apart is our deep connection to our local community and the land we source from. We partner with local farmers and suppliers wherever possible, reinforcing our commitment to keeping things Canadian, sustainable, and close to home. Whether it’s spread on toast or served alongside a charcuterie board, Manning Canning is about bringing moments of simple joy to the table—one jar at a time.