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We share the latest news, industry insights and more from the team as well as news and views on all things ecommerce & digital marketing.

How to Use Shopify

April 9, 2021

How to Use Shopify

Ecommerce, Shopify

Shopify has quickly become one of the most popular ecommerce platforms around, in part due to its user friendly interface. This makes it a great choice for merchants of all levels, but if you haven’t used it before, it may still seem a little daunting getting started.  In this post, we provide a detailed overview […]

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The Future of Influencer Marketing

March 19, 2021

The Future of Influencer Marketing

Marketing

Whilst influencers have been firmly planted in our lives (and on our Instagram feeds) for some time now, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic last year has sparked some fierce debates online about the future of influencer marketing In this post, we delve into the events that shifted perspective on influencers, trend predictions for 2021 […]

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Appalachian Outfitters

March 9, 2021

Venture Stream Lands US Contract from Appalachian Outfitters

About Us, News

It’s only March but here at Venture Stream we’re already seeing substantial growth to our client portfolio. This includes an exciting new partnership with US-based retailer Appalachian Outfitters. First established in 1988, the company has continued to expand throughout the years. Beginning as a small, family-owned business, Appalachian Outfitters is now a 16,000 square foot […]

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Email Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

February 26, 2021

12 Email Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

Marketing, Email Marketing

Email marketing is the perfect channel for developing a relationship with customers, building a readership and generating sales.  However, not every email marketing campaign is a roaring success. There are many common mistakes that businesses make over and over again – all of which can easily be avoided. In this post, we shine a spotlight […]

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How to analyse ecommerce data

February 19, 2021

How to Analyse Ecommerce Data

Ecommerce, Strategy & Consultancy

We recently shared a post on how to improve your Shopify reports with all of our tips and tricks for setting up and organising your Shopify data. But how do we go about analysing it all and making decisions?   In this post, we explain how best to analyse ecommerce data and share three steps to […]

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SEO Terminology Explained

February 11, 2021

SEO Terminology Explained

SEO

When it comes to Search Engine Optimisation, you may find that your mind is boggled by all of the jargon and technical terms that often get thrown around. But fear not – in this post we lay out some of the most commonly used SEO terms and explain what they mean. What are the three […]

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How your marketing strategy may change post pandemic

February 4, 2021

How Your Marketing Strategy May Change Post Pandemic

Marketing, Strategy & Consultancy

The events of the past 11 months have had a profound impact on businesses across all industries.  COVID-19 has completely altered our way of life, from the way we shop to how we market our businesses. We’ve had to adapt, diversify and react quickly to rapidly changing circumstances, but it’s likely that some of the […]

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Insight into Shopify Builds

January 29, 2021

An Insight into Shopify Builds at Venture Stream

Ecommerce, Shopify, Website Design & Development

From a refresh to a complete overhaul, we have a wealth of experience building bespoke Shopify websites that solve problems and meet objectives. In this post, we offer insight into the step-by-step process of developing a Shopify store, our payment options and take a look at some of our own work with the platform.  Step-by-step […]

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Shopify Reporting

January 20, 2021

How to Improve Your Shopify Reports

Ecommerce, Shopify, Strategy & Consultancy

Shopify is undeniably one of the most popular ecommerce platforms around. From access to 1000s of intuitive apps, to a truly user friendly interface and the ability to handle huge transaction volumes, there is much to be applauded when it comes to Shopify.  But perhaps one of the most underrated aspects of Shopify is its […]

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Best Christmas Campagins

December 23, 2020

Best Christmas Campaigns 2020

Marketing

In the words of Phoebe Buffay: happy Christmas Eve Eve! With the big day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect upon the past few weeks, which saw the launch of many Christmas marketing campaigns.  To celebrate the festive season, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite Christmas campaigns for 2020.  […]

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Important Ecommerce Dates 2021

December 18, 2020

Important Ecommerce Dates 2021

Ecommerce, Marketing

With 2021 just around the corner, many retailers are planning ahead.  COVID-19 has had a huge impact on retail throughout 2020, with buying habits shifting towards a digital-first approach. It’s an exciting time for ecommerce businesses, with plenty of opportunities to make the most of the year ahead. In this post, we outline the most […]

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How do SEO & PPC work together?

December 10, 2020

Six Ways PPC & SEO Can Work Together

Strategy & Consultancy, PPC, SEO

Many moons ago, running ads in search was seen as more of an optional extra. Many brands were able to generate healthy revenues by dominating the organic positions because it was pretty clear back then which results were ads and which weren’t. The latest research shows that nowadays, around 60% of people can’t distinguish between […]

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