Built by Cottage Food Entrepreneurs, for Cottage Food Entrepreneurs

We understand your challenges because we've lived them. Cottage CMS was born from the frustration of trying to build a professional cottage food business website with tools that just didn't get it.

Our Story

From Kitchen Frustration to Industry Solution

The Problem We Experienced

When our founder Sarah started her home bakery, she spent months trying to build a website. Wix and Squarespace felt generic. WordPress was overwhelming. Social media wasn't enough to look professional or handle customer inquiries properly.

None of these platforms understood cottage food businesses. They didn't know about state laws, compliance requirements, or the unique challenges of running a food business from home.

The Solution We Built

After selling her bakery and talking to hundreds of other cottage food entrepreneurs, Sarah realized the industry needed something completely different. Not another generic website builder, but a platform that truly understood cottage food businesses.

Cottage CMS was built from the ground up with cottage food entrepreneurs in mind. Every feature, every template, every tool is designed specifically for your industry.

Our Mission & Values

Everything we do is guided by our commitment to cottage food entrepreneurs and their success.

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Industry Focus

We only serve cottage food businesses. This laser focus allows us to build exactly what you need, not what everyone else wants.

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Simplicity First

You should spend time perfecting recipes, not wrestling with technology. We make everything as simple and intuitive as possible.

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Community Support

We're building more than software - we're building a community of cottage food entrepreneurs who support each other's success.

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Compliance Made Easy

Navigating cottage food laws shouldn't be stressful. We provide the tools and guidance to keep you compliant and confident.

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Fair Pricing

We believe in honest, upfront pricing that makes sense for small businesses. No surprises, no gotchas, no endless fees.

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Your Success

We measure our success by your success. When cottage food entrepreneurs thrive, we've done our job right.

Our Journey

From personal frustration to industry solution - here's how Cottage CMS came to be.

2022

The Problem Identified

After struggling with generic website builders for her own cottage food business, our founder realized the industry needed something better.

2023

Research & Development

We interviewed 200+ cottage food entrepreneurs to understand their unique challenges and needs.

2024

Platform Launch

Cottage CMS launches as the first and only website platform built specifically for cottage food businesses.

2024+

Growing the Community

Our mission continues: empowering cottage food entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed online.

Meet Our Team

We're a small team with deep expertise in cottage food businesses and technology.

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Founder & CEO

Former cottage food entrepreneur who built 3 successful home bakeries

Mike Rodriguez

Mike Rodriguez

CTO

15 years building e-commerce platforms for small businesses

Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson

Head of Compliance

Food safety attorney specializing in cottage food law across all 50 states

Why Cottage Food Businesses Matter

Economic Impact

Cottage food businesses contribute billions to local economies while providing flexible income opportunities for families. They're often stepping stones to larger food businesses.

Community Connection

These businesses strengthen local communities by providing unique, homemade products and personal connections that large corporations can't match.

Entrepreneurial Dreams

For many, cottage food businesses represent the first step toward entrepreneurial independence, allowing people to turn their passions into income from home.

Ready to Join Our Community?

Become part of a platform built specifically for cottage food entrepreneurs like you. Your success is our mission.