From intake to go-live on Astro: fixed price, no templates and no monthly licences.
Tailored advice for Belgian SMEs.
Having a website built by a specialist in Belgium is about more than good looks. ClickForest builds websites on the Astro platform, hosted on Cloudflare: load times under two seconds, perfect Core Web Vitals and a one-time payment model with no monthly platform licences or rising hosting bills. The result is a website that earns the trust of both visitors and Google from day one.
ClickForest designs and builds business websites for SMEs in Belgium (based in Antwerp & Mechelen). From a clean brochure site to a full multilingual platform with blog, lead management, AI chatbot and CMS integration.
Every project starts with the fundamentals: fast load times, correct SEO structure and a design that turns visitors into leads. Additional layers are added only after that foundation is solid. No unnecessary complexity, but a robust digital base that lasts for years.
Every project starts with an introductory call to define the right scope. Below are the three packages ClickForest offers as a starting point for the quote.
For businesses that need a professional online presence without extra functionality.
For businesses that also want to publish content and follow up leads structurally.
For ambitious businesses with complex digital needs and a long-term horizon.
Fixed price, no surprises: every quote states clear scope, timeline and investment. Book a free consultation to discuss your project.
Astro is a modern web framework that generates pages as pure HTML without sending unnecessary JavaScript to the browser. That directly translates into speed, security and lower hosting costs.
Blazing fast by default: Astro generates static HTML at build time. No database or server is needed to render a page. Visitors receive the full page immediately, with no waiting time.
No WordPress security risks: WordPress sites are attacked daily through outdated plugins. Astro has no plugins, no database and no PHP: the attack surface is nearly zero.
Cloudflare hosting: free and global: ClickForest hosts every site on Cloudflare Workers, a global CDN network. No monthly hosting bill for the client, with 99.99% uptime and automatic SSL.
Perfect Lighthouse scores: Core Web Vitals are not an afterthought but the result of a correct approach: optimised fonts, lazy loading, critical CSS and no render-blocking scripts.
Many SMEs have an outdated WordPress site that loads slowly, is difficult to maintain and costs money every month in plugins and hosting. Below is the comparison that makes the decision easier.
| Criterion | Astro (ClickForest) | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Load speed | Under 2 seconds as standard | Slow without heavy optimisation |
| Security | No database, no plugins, minimal risk | Daily attacks via plugins and themes |
| Hosting cost | Cloudflare Workers: free for the client | Managed hosting typically costs 20-60/month |
| Maintenance | No plugin updates, no security patches | Weekly updates required to stay secure |
| SEO output | Semantic HTML, schema.org, hreflang as standard | Depends on plugins (Yoast, RankMath) |
| Content management | Via CMS (Sanity/Keystatic) or retainer | WordPress admin (familiar interface) |
Honest advice: WordPress is not bad. It is simply not the right choice when speed, security and low maintenance cost are priorities. For content-heavy sites with many editors, WordPress remains a legitimate option. ClickForest always advises the platform that suits the situation.
Because ClickForest combines technology and strategy. A beautiful website that loads slowly or generates no leads is not an investment, it is a cost. ClickForest builds websites that resonate with both visitors and search engines.
Information structure, navigation and page hierarchy are determined first. The visual layer follows only after that. A website that looks great but is poorly structured does not convert.
Load speed is not optional. ClickForest delivers every site with a Lighthouse score above 95 on mobile. Not as a marketing point, but because it is the standard.
Schema.org, canonicals, hreflang, sitemap, meta tags and structured page titles are part of the build process, not an afterthought. Google indexes correct HTML faster and more reliably.
No monthly plugin licences, no hosting bill that suddenly increases, no mandatory maintenance packages. The client pays once for the build and decides independently what is needed afterwards.
No account manager acting as translator. Analysis, design and code come from Frederiek Pascal, founder of ClickForest. That makes projects faster, tighter and more consistent.
ClickForest works with a fixed timeline and a clear quote. No open-ended projects, no scope expansion without discussion.
ClickForest maps the requirements: page structure, target audience, desired features and existing content. The client then receives a quote with a fixed price, timeline and scope. No surprises afterwards.
ClickForest builds the website and shows a preview on a secured Cloudflare environment. The client gives feedback before go-live. Minor adjustments are included in the quote.
Controlled go-live with DNS transfer, SSL check and an initial crawl in Google Search Console. The client then receives a handover document with credentials, technical details and guidance on day-to-day management.
Every website ClickForest delivers is assessed against an internal checklist of 21 categories: from performance and security to accessibility, multilingual support and SEO. Not as a formality, but as the definition of done.
Not every client needs a CMS. But for businesses that publish blog posts regularly or want to update page content, ClickForest integrates one of the following tools into the project.
Cloud-based editor with a clear dashboard for text, images and documents. Ideal for regular content updates by multiple team members.
Git-based editor directly in the repository. Content changes are saved as commits. Free, without any additional monthly licence.
For businesses that rarely update: ClickForest processes changes on request. Fast, reliable and without the client having to learn a new tool.
Free consultation online or in Mechelen. Honest advice on scope, price and approach.
After go-live, ClickForest helps grow traffic, leads and revenue on the new site through online marketing, SEO and AI-powered tools.
Why entrepreneurs love working with ClickForest.
From the very first conversation I immediately felt a connection with Frederiek. The passion and dedication he puts into his work and projects has genuinely moved me on more than one occasion. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and that really comes through! He is also open to dialogue and always stays close to the ball, making every small step fee… Read more
Five years ago I went all-in and made a bold investment. The restaurant was a thing of the past, and the new webshop built by Clickforest became our future. What started as an emergency solution grew into a beautiful, well-running Shopify shop and a collaboration with a reliable, trusted partner I can count on completely. In hindsight, it was a bull's-eye. W… Read more
From the very first conversation with Frederiek at Clickforest we knew we were dealing with the right person. His approach is not only well thought-out and strategic, but also surprisingly confrontational — in the most positive sense of the word. He immediately put his finger on pain points we had not even considered ourselves. Frederiek has an impressive an… Read more
ClickForest combines AI, online marketing and e-commerce in a way you simply won't find anywhere else. Thanks to their approach you quickly see tangible results.
ClickForest delivers top results! Professional, innovative and always focused on measurable growth. A real recommendation for anyone who wants to make an impact online.
A very pleasant collaboration with the ClickForest team. They really listen to your wishes, think proactively and deliver quality. Thanks to their expertise we have made great strides online. Absolutely recommended!
ClickForest stands for expertise and tailored advice. Not traditional marketing, but marketing with an idea that builds towards effective growth.
One-stop shop for online marketing, e-commerce and AI. Professional agency. Up to date on all the latest developments. Thinks along with the client and is results-oriented.
A marketing, e-commerce and AI advisor who really knows their stuff! Extremely proactive approach and always up to date with the latest trends. Highly recommended!
The most reliable e-commerce expertise and execution!
As a small business owner, SEO always felt like a distraction from my work — but that changed completely when I started working with Frederiek at ClickForest. I am by nature quite sceptical about digital marketing, but Frederiek treated my small business with the same care you would expect from a large corporate client. Instead of leaving me in the dark, he… Read more
Clickforest is not just a digital agency. Their advice makes a real difference. Every recommendation feels tailored, actionable and based on genuine experience. They do not simply push generic marketing tactics; they take the time to understand your goals and give you clear, structured guidance that actually delivers results. The team's knowledge and strateg… Read more
The most important part of a successful and profitable webshop is a team that understands your needs and ambitions. With ClickForest you have a dedicated team of experts that helps you refine the how and why, maps out your strategy together with you and combines this with impressive results.
ClickForest combines digital efficiency, innovation and human values: the ideal agency to accelerate the growth of your business while remaining true to your needs and goals.
Thanks to the tips from ClickForest on using the right AI tools, my productivity has increased enormously. The tips are tailored and explained in plain language. I simply cannot do without them anymore! My follow-up questions were also answered quickly and specifically. Many thanks!
These clients also rated ClickForest 5 stars on Google
