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The Business Dictionary defines branding as "the process involved in creating a unique name and image for a product in the consumers' mind, mainly through advertising campaigns with a consistent theme."
Your company's online presence has got to be an effective extension of the branding you've already created.
Here are 4 tips to improve your branding online.
Decide on a handle and stick with it.
People shouldn't have to go on a scavenger hunt to find your Facebook page because you named it differently than your website. For example, if your business is called Okie-Built New Homes and your website references this exact name, all of your profiles won't be able to match this phrasing. The name is too long for it to be your handle on some social media platforms. Your brand name is usually set in stone, so you'll have to choose the next closest thing and make sure your brand's full name is still located on the page. Your Twitter name might have to be @okiehomes, if that's not already taken, then your name and about us section should contain your company's full name so your profile easily appears when searched for.
Be active as much as possible online.
The more daily content you produce, the more visible your company will be digitally. This could be blogs, quick blurbs about things going on internally or directing people pertinent news going on in your field. This will help you spread your brand further and establish it as an authority in your field. One of the biggest components of branding is getting inside people's minds. The more exposure you give your brand in front of web users, it increases the likelihood your brand will stick with them.
Match the design and marketing strategy with the content.
The overall look and feel of your design should match the content you're putting out there. If you're a home builder, it would be strange to feature pictures of puppies on in your marketing material. Choose a color palette and stick to it. Colors, moods and images are easily remembered.
Be deliberate and consistent with your phrasing.
Make sure your content is designed around your core audience's perceptions of your field. If you're blogging for older professionals, newspaper-style blogs might fit for that audience. If you're writing for people under middle age, try writing more informal, concise messages. Taglines aren't mandatory for every business, but if you decide to introduce a tagline, don't change it every other month. Your tagline should reinforce the message you want others to know about your company.
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