WebCitz started working with this client in 2019
- Client: Cubanacan Cigars (website offline)
- Platform: WordPress
- Industry: Entertainment / Recreation, Retail / E-Commerce
- Services: Ecommerce, Maintenance / Support, Web Development
The Challenge
Cubanacan Cigars, located in the heart of Florida’s cigar culture, needed a digital platform that felt as premium as their physical storefront. The cigar industry is driven by visual appeal and technical specifications – smokers want to see the wrapper, understand the blend, and see the presentation of the box. The client needed a way to showcase their extensive line of high-end cigar boxes and individual sticks to both local customers and a broader national audience of connoisseurs.
The WebCitz Solution
In 2019, WebCitz developed a sophisticated digital showroom designed to highlight the craftsmanship of the Cubanacan brand:
- Luxury Product Showcasing: We engineered high-impact product pages specifically designed to showcase various cigar boxes. Each page focused on high-resolution imagery and clear typography, allowing the rich colors of the tobacco and the ornate details of the box art to stand out.
- Informational Product Architecture: We organized the site to help users navigate by vitola (size/shape), blend, and series. This ensured that both novice smokers and seasoned aficionados could easily find the specific cigar profile they were looking for.
- Custom Frontend Development: The website’s design was tailored to reflect the “Old World” charm and prestige of the cigar industry, utilizing a color palette and layout that felt warm, sophisticated, and professional.
- Local Identity Integration: While the site functioned as a global catalog, we made sure to highlight their Hialeah Gardens storefront, reinforcing their local roots and providing an easy way for Florida-based customers to visit the physical location.
- Mobile-Optimized Experience: Recognizing that many users browse for luxury goods on their mobile devices, we ensured the catalog was fully responsive, maintaining its high-end feel even on smaller screens.
The Result
The 2019 launch of the Cubanacan Cigars website provided the brand with a modern, professional anchor for their digital marketing. By moving beyond a simple “about us” page and creating a detailed, visually stunning product catalog, WebCitz helped the client translate their physical craftsmanship into a digital format. This project remains a great example of our ability to build websites that don’t just “show” products, but actually tell a story of luxury and quality.
