Bastiano: from local caterer to digital growth engine
How a smart combination of Shopify, advertising, and content marketing led to structural online growth.
Quote about the collaboration
"Bastiano needed a digital transformation, and Frederiek arrived at the right moment with a plan that worked."
Challenge: During the pandemic, Bastiano had to switch to a full-fledged digital strategy to keep sales going.
Discover how we set up and migrate Shopify webshops
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 Wix website offered too little flexibility, speed, and ease of use. ClickForest built a new webshop in Shopify, which is not only visually appealing but also mobile-optimized and conversion-focused.
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With clear product pages, a streamlined checkout, and a design that inspires confidence, the webshop became Bastiano's digital heart. This technical and visual upgrade had a direct impact on customer experience and ease of ordering.
Long-standing partnership with proven results
ClickForest has been collaborating with Bastiano for over 5 years. Year after year, we achieve increases in orders, revenue, and website traffic. Our strategic approach is not based on isolated actions, but on a well-thought-out, evolved plan with measurable impact.
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Advertising strategy on Meta
Through 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-introducing videos and visuals targeting new customers in the Mechelen region.
- Consideration: Retargeting with offers, seasonal products, and social proof.
- Conversion: Click-through campaigns to the webshop with clear CTAs such as “Order your festive menu online”.
Additionally, we provide weekly, engaging social posts on both Facebook and Instagram. Both channels have since built up thousands of genuine followers – a loyal community that remains actively engaged.
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10x more orders
Online sales peaked during lockdowns thanks to conversion-focused campaigns.
+35% organic traffic
Structured data and SEO content led to increased visibility in Google.
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Sustained growth
Even after the pandemic, Bastiano continued to benefit from a strong digital foundation.
Client testimonial
"Frederiek turned out to be the man to help me out."
– Debby Swinnen, Bastiano
Top results in Google thanks to SEO
Thanks to smart SEO optimization and content, Bastiano ranks on the first page of Google for many important search terms. This visibility translates into orders every month.
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- Italian bonheiden – position 1
- takeaway Italian – position 2
- Italian restaurant bonheiden – position 2
- takeaway bonheiden – position 4
- pizza bonheiden – position 5
- parma pizza – position 6
- pizzeria bonheiden – position 6
- pizza rijmenam – position 8
- pizza napolitana – position 10
View the full success story in our Bastiano case.
- Shopify
- Databox
- Google Search Console
- Google Analytics
- Meta Business Suite
- Ubersuggest
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