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Weld Celebrates G2 Leader Badge Achievement for Fall 2023
Weld proudly earns the G2 Leader Badge for Fall 2023, reflecting its growing data platform for SMBs in Europe.
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Weld Celebrates G2 Leader Badge Achievement for Fall 2023
Weld proudly earns the G2 Leader Badge for Fall 2023, reflecting its growing data platform for SMBs in Europe.
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Weld August 2023 Updates
New Facebook Ads custom reports, AI Assistant upgrade (GPT4), New templates, Slack notifications, New ERD diagrams and updated Docs
Weld July 2023 Updates
Updates to existing connectors, multiple columns for primary keys, delete all tables in a folder or sync, BI tool setup guides
Boost Facebook conversion tracking to 95%+ with server-side tracking: A step-by-step guide
Due to increasing prevalence of ad-blockers and phasing out of third-party cookies, the Facebook Conversion API (CAPI) is a must for advertisers.
Weld June 2023 Updates
New connectors, Google Analytics 4, workspace improvements, release of our brand new Weld templates, 20 new G2 summer badges
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Top 10 Fivetran Alternatives - Listing the best ETL tools
We are listing the best ETL tools on the market with Top 10 Fivetran Alternatives. We benchmark and compare each tool on price, reviews and features.
Weld May 2023 Updates
New connectors, workspace improvements, feature launch on Product Hunt, new customer spotlight video, G2 Reviews incoming and more..
Weld Celebrates G2 High Performer Badge Achievement for Spring 2023
Weld proudly earns the G2 High Performer Badge for Spring 2023, reflecting its exceptional data integration solutions for SMBs.
What is Net Revenue Retention (NRR) and how do you calculate it?
Net Revenue Retention is a business metric widely used in subscription businesses. Learn how to calculate it and how to avoid common mistakes.
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How do you calculate MRR with Stripe using SQL?
In this article, we will elaborate on the previous article on how to calculate MRR with a concrete example using SQL and data from Stripe.
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How to sync data from Stripe to Google BigQuery or Snowflake
In this step-by-step guide, we will show you how you can quickly sync your Stripe data to Google BigQuery or Snowflake using Weld.
How do you calculate Monthly Recurring Revenue MRR?
Monthly Recurring Revenue is a business metric widely used in subscription businesses. Learn how to calculate it and how to avoid common mistakes.
SQL or NoSQL databases - Which one is best for storing data in your organisation?
Relational or non-relational databases? This is an important choice that all businesses need to make when it comes to choosing a moder
Highlights from 2022
Here at Weld, we are slowly wrapping up the year and looking back on all the amazing things 2022 have had to offer. But also looking towards 2023!
What to be aware of when it comes to data warehouse pricing
Cloud Data Warehouses have revolutionized how we work with data, but what does your data warehouse bill actually consist of.
Is the future dominated by niche single product companies or will the bundled approach win?
The ‘modern data stack’ market is highly fragmented and dominated by many niche players, which is characteristic of an early stage industry before the
Google Analytics is deemed unlawful in Denmark – now what?
Last week, Denmark was the fourth European country to deem Google Analytics as breaching GDPR. Here's what you can do about it.
Weld’s data lineage feature just leveled up, bringing even more visibility to your data ops
Read about why we’ve expanded Lineage to provide a complete, end-to-end visual map of your data operations – and why it's a game changer for you.
Weld + Shopify: Powering your ecommerce brand with data
Weld’s Shopify integration is one of our most-used connectors. Learn how it works and 3 real-world use cases for your ecommerce business.
PostgreSQL vs. BigQuery – Which Data Warehouse Should You Choose?
PostgreSQL and BigQuery are two of the most popular data warehouses. We weigh the pros and cons of each to help you make the best decision.
5 Reasons your ecommerce company needs to invest in a modern data stack
The modern data stack is bringing data-led growth to ecommerce businesses big and small. Learn why you shouldn't wait to invest in your data.
The 6 best ELT tools for a modern data stack
A list of the best-in-class ELT software available, what they’re best used for, and their pricing, to help you pick the right ELT tool for your needs.
Marketing Analytics: What it is, and how to get started
Starting your journey into data and analytics as a marketing leader? Here's where to start and how to get a good setup, fast.
Introducing Lineage: Mapping the story behind every data model
Lineage gives you a quick, clear view of your data models and their dependencies within Weld. Learn more about the new feature.
What is ELT, and how is it different from ETL? (with examples)
For modern organizations with cloud-based data warehouses, ELT is the best data integration method. But you can still learn from the ETL method.
How to Create a Sales Forecasting Model — Webinar Recap
Christian Sassano shared his methodology for building a sales forecasting model in a recent webinar. Read the recap and watch the replay here.
Out of beta and into the wild: Weld is now free to use and faster than ever to set up
It’s been a little over a year since we started Weld to help companies become data-driven faster, and it’s already been quite a journey.
7 Best Data Visualization Tools for Fast-Growing Companies
Picking the right visualization tool for your business is a crucial step to becoming data-driven. Here are our recommendations to help you find one.
SEON: Fighting frauds with reliable data, powered by Weld
Data is at the core of how SEON fights frauds. Discover how Weld helps power their data-driven business.
How to pitch a new data tool to your boss — 5 crucial tips
It's exciting to find a great new software that helps you do your job better. Here's how to get your boss on board with an excellent pitch.
How to score the health of your customers (and 5 ways to use the data)
Monitoring customer health is key to not just retention, but growth. Learn how to calculate your customer health score and use it at your business.
The Modern Data Stack is not what you think
What it means to be a data specialist today requires new solutions, and innovation in data tech is disrupting the Modern Data Stack as we know it.
Developing data literacy across company departments
The modern data specialist's role in helping to develop data literacy across company departments is vital to creating a thriving data culture.
Defining core business metrics every team agrees on
Defining core business metrics that every team agrees on is essential to effectively measuring your company's success
How we use reverse-ETL to better support onboarding clients in Hubspot
A step-by-step guide of how we moved data from our production database to Hubspot to create contextual onboarding emails – in less than 1 hour.
Why creating data governance across teams is essential, and how to get there
A lack of data governance can lead to inefficiency and even cross-team friction. 3 steps to creating data governance across teams at your business.
Top 8 skills every junior Data Analyst needs, and how to learn them
Data specialists are in high demand. Here are the 8 key skills to develop as a junior Data Analyst (or to look for in your next hire!).
8 Essential metrics B2B companies need to be tracking
The most important sales and marketing metrics every B2B company needs to be tracking, and how to make sense of each one.
What is Reverse-ETL? The secret of data-driven success
Why reverse-ETL is an essential piece of the modern data stack, and how it empowers data-driven success.
How to launch data analytics at your startup — with or without a data team
It’s never too early to start your data and analytics efforts, and with modern technology and strategies, startups can benefit from their data, fast.
Data Engineer vs. Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist: Who's who?
Understanding the difference between the different data roles is essential to both building a data team and launching a data career.
How Planday Set Up Their Modern Data Stack With Weld
Learn how Planday – the popular employee scheduling software – set the foundation for their data and analytics operations with the help of Weld.
The top 7 customer success metrics you need to be tracking
There are countless customer success metrics that your business could track — here are seven key customer success metrics to consider.
Top 6 Data Warehouses and Best Picks for a Modern Data Stack
The cloud data warehouse sits at the center of every modern data stack. Pick the best one for your business from these top choices.
How Monta kickstarted their data analytics efforts with Weld
How Weld helped Monta get their data analytics operations off the ground, without hiring additional in-house data experts.
Creating a customer-centric culture at your ecommerce business
A customer-centric culture at your ecommerce company helps you build customer loyalty and ambassadorship. Learn how to achieve customer-centricity.
Why now is the time to invest in reverse-ETL
It's tough turning insights into action with so many data sources at work — investing in reverse-ETL helps you make use of your data, quickly.
How to maintain KPI alignment as your business scales
Maintaining a shared understanding of your KPIs helps keep your teams data-driven and high performing as your company scales.
What is data mapping in ETL, and why is it essential to your data strategy?
ETL mapping means having clear guidelines around what information is extracted, how it’s transformed, and where it’s then loaded.
Out with the old, in with the new: why you shouldn't wait to upgrade to a modern data stack
Making the most of your data can be challenging, especially if you're using a legacy data stack. You should consider upgrading to a modern data stack.
Announcing Weld’s SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance
We’re pleased to share that Weld is now certified SOC 2 Type 2 compliant in Security, Availability, and Confidentiality.
BigQuery vs. Snowflake – Which Data Warehouse should you choose?
Two of the most popular data warehouse options today are BigQuery and Snowflake. But, which one is best for your business?
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How to measure (and improve) marketing performance
Boosting your marketing performance starts with tracking your efforts. Measure your marketing data with KPIs.
The year in Weld – A look back at 2021
Weld recently turned one. Here are our top highlights from 2021 – and why we believe 2022 will be even better.
The 5 Data Metrics Every Startup Needs to Know
Measuring performance is essential to improvement – and growth. We guide you through the key metrics that will help your company assess performance.
Build vs. Buy – How to approach the Modern Data Stack
Should you build you own modern data stack, or buy a ready-made solution? We consider the pros and cons in this quick guide.
How the Modern Data Stack helps commercial teams to overperform
Modern data stacks don't just help data teams in their day-to-day – they serve to make commercial teams more efficient and perform better.
We've raised $4.6 million to Empower Businesses to Unlock the Full Potential of Their Data
We're delighted to announce our $4.6 million seed round, and eager to jump in this next stage of our company journey!
How Weld Enables Contractbook's Rapid Growth with the Modern Data Stack
Learn how Contractbook leveraged Weld to build a robust data foundation and sustain their exponential growth.
How to calculate and improve your customer acquisition cost
Understanding your CAC is not only important for marketing – it's vital to your company's success. Learn how to calculate and optimize it here.
How Juni Saves 10 Hours a Week on Building and Maintaining Data Pipelines
Learn how Juni leverages Weld to sync data to their Customer Success, Marketing and Sales tools in real-time – and improve their teams' performance.
Why Data Activation is the Missing Piece to your Data Stack
Data Activation, or Reverse-ELT, is taking off. Learn more about the hottest trend in the data space in this guide.
How to Build a Modern Data Stack – The Comprehensive Guide
The modern data stack – a crucial component of today's fastest-growing companies. Learn what it is and how to set one up for your company.
How Son of a Tailor Built a Single Source of Truth for their Data with Weld
Learn how Son of a Tailor modernized their data stack and became a data-driven company in a matter of weeks, thanks to Weld.
Announcing Weld's SOC 2 Compliance
Weld has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance for the security, availability and confidentiality of our product and services.
How to hire a Data Analyst: The Definitive Guide
Data analysts are increasingly sought after, and for good reason. In this guide, learn the essential information you need for hiring your first one.
How To Use Your Customer Data For Explosive Growth: A Quick Guide
So you've poured your resources into collecting customer data. Now what? Learn how to leverage your customer data for explosive growth in this guide.
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your First Data Stack
Building a modern data stack might sound like a daunting task. Avoid these 5 common mistakes to set your business up for success.
Why Your Data Warehouse Can (and Should) Become Your CDP
Learn how the best customer data platform already lives inside your data warehouse – and how to transition to this future.
Weld + Stripe: Real Revenue Metrics, Infinite Use Cases
There's a new integration on the block. Get smart about revenue and churn metrics with our Stripe integration.
Weld + Intercom: More Proactive Customer Success Teams, Happier Customers
Weld now integrates with Intercom! Take your Customer Success operations to the next level and watch your customer happiness rise.
From Tracking Pixels to Conversion APIs - The Future of Facebook Ads
With today's rapidly changing ad platform landscape, the benefits of syncing customer data directly into Facebook Ads are many.
Why Your Company Needs a Data Warehouse
Adopting with a data warehouse can transform your business for the better – and getting started is easier than you think.
Empower Your Sales, Marketing and Customer Success Teams By Syncing Customer Data to Hubspot
Weld now integrates with Hubspot – making your sales, marketing and customer success teams more efficient and happier.
Why we started Weld
A short introduction to Weld – who we are, what we do, and our why we're on a mission to help companies become data-driven.
