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You hear brands and branding discussed all the time. You hear it from all industries in the developed world. But what exactly do these words mean?
What goes into a brand? More specifically, how does branding work on the web?
WHAT’S YOUR BRAND?
Essentially, your brand is all about how people perceive you. A logo is an important aspect of brand identity, but branding has much more to it than that. Your brand also includes how others relate to your business through:
- Images
- Information
- Experiences
Your brand has visual elements (logo, official colors, fonts) and it has written elements (slogan, tagline, brand voice). Your brand should tell a story and it should feel familiar to your customers. Think of the brands you know best. What do they have in common? Consistency and visibility, sure, but successful branding also has a clear focus, a target audience, and good communication.
When it comes to your brand identity online, there is so much more to think about than just your website. Your brand must shine—and be consistent—across many platforms and media.
ELEMENTS OF A BRAND
01
Values & Purpose
Your brand should be firmly rooted in your “Why”— meaning, why your company exists and what you bring to the table. Along with conveying the values of your brand, your website should quickly be able to answer questions like these:
- What exactly does your company do?
- Which products and services do you offer?
- How will customers benefit from them?
02
Personality
In addition to what you do, your brand includes how you do it.
The impression that customers have of your business—innovative or traditional, classy or down-to-earth—is a major component of your brand. Factors such as these play a role in conveying your brand’s personality:
- The design of your logo
- The tone of the content on your website and blog
- The colors that appear on your site and in your ads
03
Consistency
Have you ever had friends who said one thing and did another all the time? If so, you probably didn’t keep them as friends for long.
Who wants to keep shifty, unreliable people in their lives? More importantly, who wants to give their money to a business that behaves that way? If a company does not seem to know its own purpose or identity, it won’t inspire trust in its prospects and customers. That’s why consistency is crucial when it comes to building a brand. Among other things, this can mean:
- Keeping your messaging uniform on all media, while still considering the audience
- Using the same colors, fonts and themes on your website, social media and marketing collateral
- Making sure that your website functions properly and is intuitive for your site visitors to use