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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.

Venture Stream Launches Shopify Site for Hexhamshrie Organics

June 17, 2021

Venture Stream Launches New Shopify Site For Hexhamshire Organics

About Us, Ecommerce, Shopify, Website Design & Development

We can hardly believe that June is halfway done already, but it’s been a busy few weeks at Venture Stream. In May, we launched two brand new, bespoke Shopify builds for two of our fantastic clients, each with their own unique requirements – and it’s safe to say we’re very proud of both. Read on […]

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Awards Night at Venture Stream

June 3, 2021

Awards Night at Venture Stream!

About Us

If you follow us on social media, you’ll likely know that we made the shortlist for our first European Search Award a few weeks back. The big night was 27th May, and with face-to-face events still very much off the table due to Covid-19, it was hosted virtually over live stream. This didn’t stop us […]

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Big Northumberland Gear Change

June 1, 2021

Get Going with the Northumberland Gear Change Challenge

About Us, News

Looking for ways to live a greener lifestyle? Northumberland Council can help.  Sustainability is an important issue, both here at Venture Stream and all around the world. But they say change begins at home, which is why we’re partnering with Northumberland Council to spread the word about their latest sustainable travel campaign – The Big […]

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The Importance of Online Reviews and How to Manage Them

May 28, 2021

The Importance of Online Reviews and How to Manage Them

Ecommerce, Strategy & Consultancy

We probably don’t have to tell you that your customers’ opinions matter. In a world where more consumers are purchasing online than ever before, it’s never been more important to manage your businesses’ reviews. Third party review websites such as Trustpilot have become the go-to for honest, impartial reviews that cannot be censored or edited […]

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How to Optimise Ecommerce Product Pages

May 13, 2021

How to Optimise Ecommerce Product Pages

Ecommerce

When it comes to ecommerce, arguably nothing could be more important than product pages. This is often where your customers make the decision on whether to purchase or not, and a badly optimised product page could seriously hold your business back. In this post, we run through some simple ways to optimise your ecommerce product […]

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Why Site Speed is so Important

May 6, 2021

Why Site Speed Is So Important

Ecommerce, Website Design & Development

Have you ever closed the tab you have open because the website is taking too long to load? Website speed has never been so important. This is the case across all types of businesses, but it’s particularly important for ecommerce websites.  A few seconds could be the difference between a sale and a lost customer. […]

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From Bricks to Clicks

April 22, 2021

From Bricks to Clicks: Moving Your Retail Business Online

Ecommerce

If the past year has taught retailers anything, it’s to embrace a digital-first approach. Whilst the likes of Fashion Nova and Amazon make it look like a piece of cake, there’s a lot of hard graft involved in transitioning a brick-and-mortar store to a booming ecommerce business.  In this post, we take a look at […]

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European Search Awards

April 15, 2021

Venture Stream Shortlisted For European Search Award

About Us, News, SEO

We’re super excited here at the Venture Stream office as we’ve recently been shortlisted for a European Search Award! Created to reward and celebrate the very best companies and people working in SEO, PPC and content marketing across a variety of business sectors, the European Search Awards welcome entries from across all 44 European countries.  […]

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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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