Venture Harbour

Aaron Brooks

Contributing editor, Venture Harbour

Hands-on reviews and buyer guides drawn from in-house portfolio use.

Aaron writes for Venture Harbour on marketing software, growth, and conversion optimisation. His work focuses on hands-on reviews and buyer guides drawn from day-to-day use across our portfolio companies.

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Marketing Automation · Featured

Best Email Marketing Tools for eCommerce in 2026

We tested 12 eCommerce email tools to find the best for ROI. See top picks, pricing & features compared.

Sept 2026 Read →
ActiveCampaign automation sending our email marketing dataset before splitting contacts across three paths.
Marketing Automation

Best Omnichannel SMS & Email Marketing Tools in 2026

Compare 12+ omnichannel SMS & email platforms side-by-side. See pricing, features & integrations to find your perfect marketing tool. Start here.

Sept 2026
Logos of enterprise email marketing platforms arranged on a colour grid.
Marketing Automation

8 Best Enterprise Email Marketing Platforms for 2026

We've sent 764,000+ emails through these enterprise email and CRM platforms over 14 years, and tested Mailchimp across eight areas. Our take on where each one fits.

Sept 2026
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    No-Code Automation

    22 Best Landing Page Builders in 2026

    Compare 8 landing page builders for 2026. We've tested Unbounce, Instapage, Leadpages & more. Find the best tool for your needs.

    Jul 2026
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    Sales Automation

    HubSpot Review: My Experience Over 8 Years

    HubSpot review based on eight years of hands-on use. Honest take on pricing, Breeze AI, automation depth, and where it earns its bill — and where it doesn't.

    Jul 2026
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    Sales Automation

    Best CRM Platforms For Every Business Type

    Compare 50+ CRM platforms by industry & budget. Find the cheapest options, enterprise solutions & best B2C tools. See our top pick.

    Jul 2026
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    Marketing Automation

    Brevo Review: We tested it with 640,000 emails

    Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) review based on 10+ years of hands-on use across our ventures. Honest take on the 2025 plan restructure, Aura AI, transactional email and pricing.

    Apr 2026
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    Product Automation

    SaaS Pricing: A Guide to Models, Strategies & Psychological Hacks

    Discover 7 SaaS pricing strategies used by market leaders to boost revenue. Real examples, psychological tactics & pricing models explained.

    Apr 2026
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    Workflow Automation

    53 Business Automation Tools That Skyrocketed Our Growth by 330%

    The 53 business automation tools we use at Venture Harbour for marketing, design, content and ops — the same stack that grew our ventures 330% a year.

    Apr 2026
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    Marketing Automation

    5 HIPAA Compliant Email Marketing Tools & CRMs Compared

    Compare 5 HIPAA-compliant email marketing platforms. See which tools meet healthcare regulations & compliance requirements. Find your best fit.

    Apr 2026
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    Marketing Automation

    Best Email Marketing Tools for Webflow in 2026

    Compare 8 email marketing platforms that integrate with Webflow. See Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign & more. Find your best fit.

    Apr 2026
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    Marketing Automation

    The Serial Position Effect: 7 Ways to Use It to Boost Your Conversions w/ Examples

    Master the serial position effect to boost conversions. Learn how to apply this psychology principle to your marketing strategy with proven tactics.

    Apr 2026