How to Create a Readily Recognizable Brand Voice

September 20, 2021

If one of your blog posts or Instagram captions were to pop up online without your logo, username, or identifying info anywhere nearby, would people still be able to recognize that original content as yours? Unless you’ve intentionally created a distinct, easily recognizable brand voice, your content may be getting lost in the crowd. So today, let’s chat about how to create a readily recognizable brand voice that helps you stand out from the crowd and connect with your ideal clients, all while allowing your personality to shine through!

CREATING A READILY RECOGNIZABLE BRAND VOICE

Before diving into this topic, let’s first define the term “brand voice.”

I’m not referencing the actual vocal voice you use when you hop on a business call. Rather, I’m talking about the tone used throughout your messaging, from online posts to emails to website content and more! Every touchpoint is an opportunity to incorporate your brand voice.

Not only does a well-defined, unique brand voice make your content recognizable, but it also creates consistency across your platforms. So, without further ado, let’s dive into a few tips on how to create our own distinct brand voices!

Consider your brand

Take a look at your logo, your branded materials (digital and physical), and most importantly, the heart behind your business. Then, determine what tone would naturally represent the visuals, heart, and strategy of your brand to your audience.

Next, choose 3 adjectives to describe your brand, and consider what type of voice would represent those qualities organically. To some extent, your audience’s perception of your brand will be formed based on the words used in your messaging. Be sure that the voice you’re crafting is authentic, sustainable, and feels comfortable to use day in and day out!

Consider your audience

Before getting too deep into the voice you’re creating for your brand, be sure to consider how that voice will resonate with your audience. If you have a clear profile of your ideal client, use that to brainstorm the types of tones, keywords, and overarching messages they would identify most closely with.

Feeling a little stuck on how to determine what type of voice would resonate best with your audience? Use these prompts as a springboard for your introspection!

  • What type of emotion is your brand voice striving to inspire?
  • What is it about those specific emotion that are worth inspiring?
  • Which intentional keywords would inspire trust, spark a conversation, or lay the foundation for a genuine relationship?

Consider your message

Lastly, let’s consider your message.

If you’re working hard to establish your brand as an eco-friendly, organic skincare line, then choosing a voice that evokes a sense of calm, balance, and harmony will keep you on-message. Likewise, if you’re striving to create an authentic, relatable brand, ditch the ultra-formal language and opt instead for something more conversational that flows off the tongue.

Your brand voice should serve as a powerful tool to equip you to spread your brand story, connect with your ideal audience, and build both consistency and a sense of trustworthiness wherever you go.

READY TO PAIR A STRONG BRAND VOICE WITH STRONG BRAND VISUALS?

If you’ve made it this far, then friend, I am so proud of you and your commitment to strengthening your brand.

If the next step for you biz includes elevating your brand through intentional, strategic design, then friend, I’d love to chat with you! I specialize in crafting elevated visual brands that enable you to connect authentically with your ideal clients, and it would be an absolute joy to help you bring your brand to heartfelt new heights. I’m currently booking custom 1:1 design projects, and I would be so honored to work with you. Get in touch to schedule your free consultation call today!

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My name is Bonnie – I’m a brand designer, strategist, and writer which all adds up to one eclectic conglomeration of qualities that enables me to serve you well! Past clients have dubbed me "the Joanna Gaines of brand design," and I've had more than a few call me a dream maker, a game changer, and a design wizard (my Harry Potter-loving heart didn't hate that one, let me tell you!). At the end of the day, I'm a big-hearted creative who will get teary-eyed as you share the heart behind your business; who will lose sleep over the perfect font pairings and color selections to bring your brand to life visually; and who will work tirelessly to empower, encourage, and equip you to share your work with the world intentionally. 

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