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Any college student that's been through Marketing 101 can tell you that logos are massively important to branding and marketing. And yet, we regularly meet with new clients who either don't have a great logo, or have been putting off the process of updating the one they have had for years.
Why is that? Certainly these men and women know how much logos mean, so why don't they invest in one?
The short answer, in most cases, is that they simply haven't gotten around to it, don't realize just how much the logo affects their marketing, or don't know where to turn for help. Despite the specific reason, it almost always comes down to a matter of momentum.
To help you avoid making the same mistakes, here are a handful of things you should know about logo design:
Logos are powerful. In half a second or less, your logo tells a potential customer (or vendor/employee) what your company does, what its "personality" is like, and how you want them to feel about your business. And, because they're seen again and again, that impression is likely to be reinforced hundreds or thousands of times.
Sometimes it's best to start over. If you have a terrible or outdated logo, the best strategy is sometimes to start over from scratch as part of a bigger marketing or branding push. Beginning again with something new is better than trying to polish an idea that just doesn't work.
Logos don't have to be complicated. Most of the very best logos are simple. They convey a message and tone without over complicating it, and make themselves more memorable at the same time.
Logo design doesn't have to be a long (or expensive) process. By working with the right creative team, you can get a fantastic logo in just a couple of weeks. And, updating your visual identity will probably cost you a lot less than you might think.
Choosing the right logo design team is important. Because of the power your logo could have, and the missed opportunities that arise when it doesn't, it's important to choose the right design team. But then again, you probably already knew that if you found your way to this blog.
When it comes down to it, a good logo works a lot harder - and is worth a lot more - and a lot of marketers realize this. Is it time you got a visual identity that makes the right impression on your buyers?
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