{"id":5154,"date":"2019-10-28T10:22:44","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T14:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=5154"},"modified":"2019-10-28T10:23:10","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T14:23:10","slug":"9-simple-branding-rules-every-business-should-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/9-simple-branding-rules-every-business-should-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Simple Branding Rules Every Business Should Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking to create the&nbsp;next best brand?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every business owner knows that branding is the bread and butter of your business. After all, your brand tells a visual story about your business and allows you to connect with your consumers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a consumer feels that your brand is a reflection of their own likes and values, they&#8217;re all the more likely to support your business. First and foremost, this going to help develop your business and allow it to become successful. But, it&#8217;s also going to create a more positive relationship between yourself and your consumers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about branding, you&#8217;re going to want to read this. We&#8217;re uncovering nine simple branding tips that every business owner should&nbsp;know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started on creating the <em>best<\/em> brand possible!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Establish Your Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, you&#8217;re going to want to begin by taking a long, hard look at your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s the story of your business?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers generally like to support businesses that have a compelling story. In knowing your story, your consumers are better able to connect with your brand in a personal way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, consumers like to engage with brands that they feel personally connected to. The best type of brand is one that feels more like a story as opposed to merely a brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Consider Hiring an Expert&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your budget allows for it, hiring an expert to assist in your branding is <em>incredibly<\/em> advantageous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, creating effective brands is what these experts do all day every day. They know <em>exactly<\/em> how to create a brand is speaks to consumers both mentally and visually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As branding becomes increasingly important to businesses today, there&#8217;s certainly no shortage of branding experts available.&nbsp;From beverage and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandality.com\/food-packaging-branding-design\/\">food designers<\/a> to clothing and furniture designers, it&#8217;s safe to say there&#8217;s an expert in every field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;Separate Yourself From the Competition&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to branding, it&#8217;s important to create a brand that is unique.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless it stands out from the competition, it&#8217;s unlikely that consumers are going to recognize your branding. On the other hand, consumers are all the more likely to remember a brand that is unique.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In choosing your brand, challenge yourself to step outside of the box. For example, if your&nbsp;business that specializes in all-natural cleaning products, resist the urge to create a brand that is simply represented by a green leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, try opting for an image that is perhaps more unexpected yet still fitting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Hire a Graphic Designer to Create your Logo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, it&#8217;s time to hire a graphic designer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there&#8217;s no denying that graphic design work can be costly, this is a worthwhile investment. This designer will be able to craft a logo that is going to become the forefront of your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to create a logo that is going to be affiliated with your business for a long time coming. Rather than creating this graphic yourself, hire a professional that knows how to develop a logo that is eye-catching, memorable and timeless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Opt for Simplicity&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to branding, it&#8217;s always best to opt for simplicity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is the minimalist aesthetic visually appealing, but simple design is often more timeless than a more complex design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also don&#8217;t want to complicate your branding and confuse your consumers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp;Be Consistent&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you establish your brand, it&#8217;s important to remain consistent in this brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, consumers <em>crave&nbsp;<\/em>consistency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s consider what is considered to be the most successful brand in the world: Apple. With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/powerful-brands\/list\/\">205.5 billion dollar<\/a> brand value, it&#8217;s safe to say that Apple knows a thing or two about establishing a great brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason that Apple is so popular is&nbsp;that its branding is consistent. Sure, there have been small changes over the years, but the overall branding has generally remained the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, consumers long for the ability to easily recognize a brand. When recognition takes place, a sense of trust in that brand often follows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Create a Killer Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any killer brand needs a killer website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, this is one of the best places for you to showcase your brand and connect with consumers. Without a solid website, your audience is far less likely to take your business seriously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why it&#8217;s so essential for your website to be visually appealing. Let&#8217;s consider that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweor.com\/firstimpressions\">38% of interest users<\/a> will stop engaging with a website if they consider it to be unattractive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your website as a platform for establishing your branding. Spend time and money creating a website that showcases your branding in the best light possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Practice Your Pitch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve established your brand, it&#8217;s time to get comfortable in delivering your elevator pitch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to do this?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a pitch for your business that is thirty seconds or less. Rather than trying to <em>sell<\/em> your business, this is simply putting words to your brand. Tell your audience about the story behind your brand and what your mission is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Stay True to Yourself&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, authenticity is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In developing your brand, it&#8217;s tempting to focus your story upon the desires of your consumers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While consumer opinion <em>is<\/em> important, it&#8217;s also crucial to develop a brand that is true to yourself. When your branding is authentic, your consumers are going to pick up on this authenticity be more inclined to support you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple Branding Rules&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good branding is essential for each and every business today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonetheless, quality branding isn&#8217;t&nbsp;something that all businesses knock out of the park. 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