Bastiano: from local caterer to digital growth engine
How a clever combination of Shopify, advertising and content marketing provided structural online growth.
Quote about the collaboration
"Bastiano needed a digital transformation, and Frederiek came in at the right time with a plan that worked."
Challenge: During the pandemic, Bastiano had to switch to a full-fledged digital strategy to keep sales going.
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Approach: New Shopify webshop, smart ads on Meta and continuous optimization by ClickForest since 2019.
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From Wix to Shopify
The existing website on Wix did not offer enough flexibility, speed and ease of use. ClickForest built a new webshop in Shopify that is not only visually appealing, but also mobile optimized and conversion oriented.
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With clear product pages, a streamlined checkout and a design that exudes confidence, the webshop became the digital heart of Bastiano. This technical and visual upgrade made an immediate impact on the customer experience and ease of ordering.
Years of cooperation with results
ClickForest has been working with Bastiano for over 5 years. Year after year, we realize increases in orders, sales and website traffic. Our strategic approach is not based on isolated actions, but on a thoughtful, evolved plan with measurable impact.
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Advertising strategy on Meta
Via a phased funnel on Facebook and Instagram, traffic was built up and converted into customers. Each phase of the customer journey received customized visuals, copy and targeting.
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- Awareness: Brand introductory videos and visuals targeting new customers in Mechelen region.
- Consideration: Retargeting with offers, seasonal products and social proof.
- Conversion: click-through campaigns to the web shop with clear CTAs such as "Order your party menu online."
In addition, we provide weekly, engaging social posts on both Facebook and Instagram. Both channels have since built thousands of real followers - a loyal community that remains actively engaged.
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10x more orders
Online sales peaked during lockdowns thanks to conversion-oriented campaigns.
+35% organic traffic
Structured data and SEO content increased visibility in Google.
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Continued growth
Even after corona, Bastiano continued to benefit from a strong digital foundation.
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Quote from customer
"Frederiek turned out to be the man to help me out of a jam."
- Debby Swinnen, Bastiano
Top results in Google thanks to SEO
Thanks to smart SEO optimization and content, Bastiano is on the first page of Google with many important search terms. That visibility translates into orders every month.
- caterer bonheiden - position 1
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- takeaway italian - position 2
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- take away bonheiden - position 4
- pizza bonheiden - position 5
- parma pizza - position 6
- pizzeria bonheiden - position 6
- pizza rhymesam - position 8
- pizza napolitana - position 10
See the full success story in our Bastiano case.

- Shopify
- Databox
- Google Search Console
- Google Analytics
- Meta Business Suite
- Ubersuggest