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Branding can be confusing
On the one hand branding seems to be such a huge topic, and on the other hand, shouldn’t it be simple? You may be aware of the difference between your brand and your branding. Or you may think your brand is all about your logo and colour palette.
The aim of this blog is to help you explore how your brand is much more than a logo or a design. I’d love to help you develop a close relationship with your brand, so that you care about it, manage it well and develop a close, lasting relationship with all your brand stakeholders.
In the process, let’s also build your powerful brand. I’ll include a series of blog posts on core brand building elements – topics from brand naming to brand values and brand colours. The intention is to differentiate your business, with clear and compelling messaging and a brand personality that attracts your right-fit clients. Because, above all, I want your brand to be the one your customers love and prefer.
Successful brands evolve continuously
As you build your business, it’s a good idea to plan to keep your brand in good shape – because things change. Customers change, competitors change and your products and services change too. In time this may mean your brand needs a refresh or reinvention. Or, you may want to create a new brand. Wherever you are in the brand development cycle, my aim is to help you create a powerful, irresistible brand.
Brand building elements
In the blog, I’ll take a look at the key building blocks you need in place for your brand. These include:
- Your brand purpose, vision and mission
- Confirming your brand niche and attracting those right-fit clients
- Clarifying your ‘why buy’ – your brand value proposition
- Explaining why your brand values can attract or repel prospects
- Understand the 3 key elements that make your brand human so you can express your brand personality consistently
- Delving into the power and meaning of brand colours
- Creating a consistent visual brand identity
- And so much more…
What is brand alignment and why does it matter?
Brand alignment How can you tell if your brand is misaligned? Let’s start with the definition of alignment. The New Oxford Dictionary states that the …
Brand colour blue
Could BLUE be your brand colour? It’s likely you may be thinking of using blue as one of your core brand colours. Why? Because it’s …
Brand colour brown
Could BROWN be your brand colour? How do you feel about brown? Could brown support the positioning and personality of your brand? When you choose …
Brand colour yellow
Could YELLOW be your brand colour? What does the colour Yellow mean – and is this relevant for your brand positioning and branding? Choosing your …
9 ideas for building your brand resilience
Build your brand resilience Try these 9 ideas inspired by big brands Although I work with small businesses and entrepreneurs, I like to keep up …
How to breakthrough your copy blocks and get your website home page live
How to breakthrough your website copy blocks Getting the copy ready for your website can be one of the biggest obstacles to going live. In …
Rebranding your business – 3 key stages
Rebranding Your Business What’s involved when you say ‘yes’ to a rebrand? Let’s take a look at what happens when you start your rebranding project. …
7 Strategies for building your brand
7 strategies for building your brand It’s best to build your brand with intention, instead of by accident, because accidental brands carry a lot of …
How to create your brand personality
How to create your Brand Personality This is the ‘secret sauce’ in branding that helps you build affinity with your target audience. I believe your …
Keep in touch
I hope you’ll find this blog useful. So please, do let me know if you have any questions or challenges about building your brand.
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Step 1. Let’s talk
Being human, starts with a coffee. Together we’ll clarify what your brand needs, how long the work will take, and the fees.
Step 2. Reshape your brand
Using my 3-step Brand Affinity™ process, your brand will look and feel authentic, with a distinctive identity and value-based messaging.
Step 3. Get noticed
With your standout brand, you can increase your impact, grow your business and make a difference that matters for your clients…