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Buidling a Brand Online

 


In today 's digital first world, a strong online brand is essential for businesses of all sizes. A well designed brand attracts new customers, differentiates your business from the competition, and build trust and credibility. In fact, online brand building is so important that it has become one of the most important elements of a marketing strategy.

 
Creating a Brand


A brand is the culmination of everything you use to differentiate your business and grab the attention of a specific target market. This includes not only visual assets like your website design, logo, brand colors, but also your tone of voice, company mission, values, and more. 

 

Think about some of the biggest brands today. What comes to mind when you think of Coca-Cola? For many it could be the holiday commercials with the polar bears.  For others, it could be the sharing a Coke with your friend's name on it. These are iconic.

 
Understanding the basics


Your online presence is the sum of all the touch points. This includes your website, social media profiles, paid search ads, blog posts and customer reviews. All these elements combine to create an impression of your business in the minds of consumers. This impression can make or break their decision to do business with you. Finding out who your target audience is, and where they are is the key first step.

 

Online branding is critical to gaining recognition these days. Among the many strategies to consider, start with figuring out how you want to see your business, planning consistent content, and developing a customer retention strategy. While it may seem like a lot of work, don't worry, there's plenty of inspiration to guide your journey. It is a good start to have a mix of content including things like text form, images and video.

 

Branding involves identifying your business strategy, target customers and their needs, your competitors, and your brand positioning and message. Once you understand your core brand identity, you can create your logo and slogan while developing your branding and marketing strategy.

 

When building your brand positioning, think about how you can differentiate your business. For example, using the "handmade" aspect of the product will tell your potential customers there is care and love. Once you know your stance and selling point, you can start creating marketing campaigns and branded content that speaks to your audience with the right voice.

 

Final Thoughts


There is no wrong answer to building a brand, and it will take a lot of time and effort. The main think about is to provide value to customers and viewers. People trust people, and the best thing to do is to personalize your brand.
 

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