Joyof
Positioning for scale, cultural storytelling, conversion-ready launch
A West African Jollof sauce brand
Market entry with ambitions to grow nationally
Ecommerce website strategy + Shopify build
the context
Joyof's sauces was already stocked in SuperValu stores across Ireland, but the brand needed a digital storefront that would:
• Extend her reach beyond Dublin, Ireland
• Attract customers unfamiliar with West African cuisine
• Position the product as both authentic and innovative
• Support repeat purchases and long-term growth
Without a website, the brand had visibility in-store but no owned platform to scale awareness, tell its story, or build customer loyalty internationally.
• Extend her reach beyond Dublin, Ireland
• Attract customers unfamiliar with West African cuisine
• Position the product as both authentic and innovative
• Support repeat purchases and long-term growth
Without a website, the brand had visibility in-store but no owned platform to scale awareness, tell its story, or build customer loyalty internationally.
Eniola had spent months perfecting her jollof sauce recipe. Capturing the authentic taste of traditional West African food in a convenient, ready-to-cook jar.
The product solved a real gap, of bringing the true flavours of jollof rice to your home, without the hours of preparation.
The product solved a real gap, of bringing the true flavours of jollof rice to your home, without the hours of preparation.
strategic direction
The website needed to create desire, trust, and cultural connection. So our strategy focused on positioning Joyof as both heritage-driven and market-ready.
Our strategy included:
• Translating her authenticity online
• Building confidence for those unfamiliar with West African food
• Positioning her sauces as innovative, not exclusive
• Supporting national growth beyond existing Dublin stores
• Creating a memorable online shoping experience that matched her new packaging
The site needed to make people want to taste the product before ever trying it.
Our strategy included:
• Translating her authenticity online
• Building confidence for those unfamiliar with West African food
• Positioning her sauces as innovative, not exclusive
• Supporting national growth beyond existing Dublin stores
• Creating a memorable online shoping experience that matched her new packaging
The site needed to make people want to taste the product before ever trying it.
the build
The redesigned website included:
• Brand storytelling that communicates heritage, passion, and purpose
• Product education that builds confidence for new audiences
• Confident buyers through bulk buying options at checkout
• A scalable Shopify website that supports retail growth and her marketing campaigns
• Brand storytelling that communicates heritage, passion, and purpose
• Product education that builds confidence for new audiences
• Confident buyers through bulk buying options at checkout
• A scalable Shopify website that supports retail growth and her marketing campaigns
The website assisted Joyof to grow beyond retail shelves and finally reached outside of Ireland. As well as a:
• Successful e-commerce launch alongside retail distribution
• Positive customer response to branding and experience
• International buyers beyond local Dublin stores
• A stronger foundation for repeat customers and brand recognition
• Successful e-commerce launch alongside retail distribution
• Positive customer response to branding and experience
• International buyers beyond local Dublin stores
• A stronger foundation for repeat customers and brand recognition
outcomes & impact
“The website has been performing well. Feedback on the design has been good and we have received sales. JAL Studio is incredible to work with, from the professionalism to the organisation and communication. It was a dream working with Jada on the website. She is extremely detailed and really took on my feedback to help bring the website to life. I couldn’t recommend her enough.”
Eniola, Founder of Joyof Foods
