{"id":4864,"date":"2019-10-28T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grinweb.wpengine.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-brand-from-scratch\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T14:42:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T21:42:15","slug":"how-to-build-a-brand-from-scratch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/how-to-build-a-brand-from-scratch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Brand from Scratch: Your Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve zeroed in on a great product to sell and you\u2019ve already laid the foundation of your small business. However, you\u2019re still unsure of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to build a brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If this is your situation, don\u2019t worry\u2013you\u2019re in the right place. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to build a brand from scratch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s on- or offline business, you want to ensure that you build your brand well. Brand building is one of the most important ways to <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brandingmag.com\/2015\/10\/14\/what-is-branding-and-why-is-it-important-for-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grow your business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it helps you receive the recognition you need to generate leads and develop relationships with your customers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is not an easy task to build a brand. Like any new endeavor, it takes considerable effort and planning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 Steps to Building a Brand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is meant by building a brand? Your brand is more than just your <a href=\"https:\/\/logocreator.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/zilliondesigns.com\/create-logo\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logo<\/a> or name\u2013it\u2019s all the assets that contribute to how your brand is perceived by consumers. Including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-c5c2302\" class=\"list-cd55266\"><ul><li>Content<\/li><li>Tone of voice<\/li><li>Visuals: brand colors, logo, images, font<\/li><li>Digital presence: website, social platforms<\/li><li>Influencer partnerships<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the elements that make up your brand, let\u2019s take a look at this step-by-step guide to help you build your brand from scratch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"image-c2226d7\" class=\"image-c92cac1 cc-img\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-Build-a-Brand-from-Scratch-Infographic-part1.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-Build-a-Brand-from-Scratch-Infographic-part1.webp 900w, 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class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><em>GRIN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>How to Build a Brand from Scratch<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Your Complete Guide<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-c218fcc\" class=\"list-c9497a0\"><ol><li><em>Identify your target audience to create relevant brand content.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Research competitors to gain inspiration and identify marketing and service gaps.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Use competitor research to help you create a brand that stands out from the crowd.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Define the specific focus of your brand including what you do, why, and who for.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Develop your brand\u2019s personality by identifying keywords and emotions that describe it.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Choose a name for your brand that is memorable with the flexibility to grow if services and products expand.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Pick brand assets\u2013colors, fonts, imagery\u2013that align with your brand personality and tone of voice.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Create a brand slogan that provides a consistent way to talk about what your brand does.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Design a logo that is unique and memorable and reflects one or more of your brand assets.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Leverage social media and influencers to help build brand awareness.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Ask for feedback about your brand strategy and assets to gain insight.<\/em><\/li><li><em>Be willing to evolve your brand with changing trends, and new products and services.<\/em><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Identify Your Target Audience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you learn <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to build a brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you need to first have a target audience in mind. This is the audience you need to focus on when you decide on your brand-building strategies. If you target an audience that is not relevant, it may be more difficult to generate leads and convert followers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may identify your target audience based on:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-cac9d90\" class=\"list-ce1c5ee\"><ul><li>Location<\/li><li>Demographics and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/insiders\/marketing-psychographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">psychographics<\/a> (spending habits, hobbies, values)<\/li><li>Competitor audience\/followers and brand<\/li><li>Consumer problem and\/or pain point that your brand helps to solve<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeting a broad audience may mean lower relevance to consumers. If your target audience is small but highly relevant, you have a great foundation for building the rest of your brand\u2019s content and assets. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Research Your Competitors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitor research is an essential step in the process of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building your brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and establishing yourself as an industry leader.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While every brand has competitors, doing good competitor research helps to establish your brand in a unique, yet relevant way. Even though you operate in the same industry, there are gaps your brand may fill for consumers that the competitors are missing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways to find competitors in your niche and research them:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-c7ec259\" class=\"list-c33a26e\"><ul><li>Do a Google search for your product category or industry<\/li><li>Search on social media or Reddit conversations. See what brands are being mentioned the most by searching social media or Reddit for industry-related content<\/li><li>Conduct hashtag search on social media to see which brands are using those hashtags<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve identified similar brands, choose a few to conduct a competitor analysis. This gives you great insight into branding that works, and that which doesn\u2019t. You\u2019re not trying to copy everything they do, but rather, use this analysis for inspiration for how you want to build your brand. Here are some things to consider when analyzing a competitor:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-ca7ca2c\" class=\"list-c45a6cc\"><ul><li>Brand assets, like their logo, font, and colors. Do they work? Why or why not?<\/li><li>What is their tone of voice? Personable, business, funny?<\/li><li>Marketing strategy: how do they establish their presence in the marketplace?<\/li><li>Content: do they have a regular flow of content across digital assets like social media, blogs, and their website?<\/li><li>How are their online reviews? Do they engage with consumers, and if so, how do they do that?<\/li><li>What do you like about their brand? Not like?<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For online businesses, there are many competitor research tools available out there like <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/5-step-competitor-analysis-strategy-never-fails\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEMrush<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While SEMrush can be used to analyze your own website\u2019s performance, you can also use it to analyze that of others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SEMRush-.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of SEMRush\" class=\"wp-image-27164\" style=\"width:900px;height:482px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SEMRush-.webp 900w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SEMRush--300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SEMRush--768x411.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">SEMrush<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can see your competitors\u2019 backlinks, keywords, traffic, ranking pages, and more. This data provides you with valuable insights into who their target audience is and how they reach them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you are just <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">starting a brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and don\u2019t want to invest money into such software, then you may opt to do your competitor research manually.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Be Unique in Your Branding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a pool of many similar brands, it can be difficult to make yours stand out. Drawing on your competitor research and target audience, you can begin to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">build a brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that both solves problems and establishes itself as something different than the competitors.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering something unique and different will help consumers remember your brand. This may be the brand assets you develop, the way you market your brand, the language you use to describe your brand, or the products and services you offer. The key is remaining unique, while also being relevant.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Define Your Brand&#8217;s Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re thinking about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to build a brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should also keep your brand\u2019s focus in mind, especially when you\u2019re just starting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to provide solutions to everyone\u2019s problems will become frustrating, so focus on what you know you do best. The solutions your brand provides are a great addition to the homepage copy on your website, <\/span><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/yoast.com\/how-to-write-your-mission-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mission statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and social media platforms. Think of this as an elevator speech to grab consumers\u2019 attention.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop a statement that organically includes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-cacb098\" class=\"list-cc21ed0\"><ul><li>Your brand\u2019s product or service<\/li><li>Your target market\u2013name the type of people that may be searching for your product or service<\/li><li>What makes your brand unique<\/li><li>The problem your brand solves<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/how-to-build-a-brand-from-scratch\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to brand your business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s important to start with a clear idea of what you do, why, and who for.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Define Your Brand&#8217;s Personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important steps while learning <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to build a brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to identify and define your brand\u2019s personality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because your brand is not a person, doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t have a personality. It is very important to develop a personality for your brand. It gives your brand a human touch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the emotions that your target audience is feeling when they are looking for solutions and begin to develop content and language that speaks to your understanding of their concerns.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be helpful to write your story out to get a sense of how you can relate it to your audience. Perhaps you started your brand because you had a similar problem or feeling, or your brand fits well into a certain demographic that makes you relevant.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another consideration is to identify words that describe your brand\u2019s personality, like these words in the Shopify graphic below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-5502\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/branding-exercise_6500d231-3708-4943-a3c1-e81383d2827d.webp\" alt=\"Shopify word list\" class=\"wp-image-27160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/branding-exercise_6500d231-3708-4943-a3c1-e81383d2827d.webp 605w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/branding-exercise_6500d231-3708-4943-a3c1-e81383d2827d-292x300.webp 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shopify<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id4864_13ea5f-41 kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane4864_cbacd7-f8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Infographic Transcript<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-btn-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><em>If your brand was a person, choose 3-5 words that would describe him or her.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Simple<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Artistic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Strong<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Beautiful<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bold<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Childish<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Funny<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Seriouis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Goofy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Responsible<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Professional<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Angry<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dry<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Corporate<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hipster<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wealthy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sophisticated<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bohemian<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Extravagant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Silly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Modest<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fun<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Patriotic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fashionable<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Affordable<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rebellious<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Activist<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Charitable<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Caring<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Handy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Outdoorsy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Young<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Effective<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reliable<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Witty<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Peaceful<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Smart<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Confident<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Weird<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fast<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Chill<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Blunt<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experienced<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Vigilant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Trendy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Flamboyant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Secure<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Quirky<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Honest<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rugged<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Active<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bookworm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sexy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Eloquent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Resourceful&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Over-the-top<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Expert<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Efficient<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Party Animal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Energetic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Creative<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Discrete<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Daring<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Zen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Exclusive<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your brand has a personality, people will interact more with it just as they do with people. Once you choose your brand\u2019s persona, maintain it across all branded materials and platforms to develop brand credibility and consistency. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Choose a Name for Your Brand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/a-guide-to-building-your-personal-brand-through-social-media\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to brand yourself on social media<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the internet, or in advertisements, your brand name holds considerable weight. It\u2019s often the first thing consumers see or hear and can be memorable or forgettable. Of course, you want to be memorable!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name will have an impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/logocreator.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your logo<\/a>, your marketing strategy, your trademark, and other digital assets. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandcrowd.com\/business-name-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business name<\/a> needs to be unique and easily distinguishable. Keeping the name somewhat broad will help if you plan on expanding your products or services.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could come up with a totally new name, use a suggestive word, combine two words, or even use acronyms. There are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squadhelp.com\/blog\/how-to-come-up-with-business-name\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many ways to name your company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but ensure that it is uniquely yours by researching, especially before you setup a website domain.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Pick Your Brand Colors And Fonts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The colors and fonts that you choose will impact your website and other branded materials, and also elicit certain responses from your audience. It may be helpful to understand some of the buying patterns consumers have, especially concerning color. One study found that <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/content\/doi\/10.1108\/00251740610673332\/full\/html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62 to 90 percent of people\u2019s brand assessment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was based on color alone.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The colors that you use not only define your brand but also express the feeling you wish to communicate. Ideally, the colors should make you unique and set you apart from your competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different colors communicate different feelings. Here\u2019s a short guide about the feelings each color evokes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-7524 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Color_Emotion_Guide221-1-1024x897.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Color_Emotion_Guide221-1-1024x897.webp 1024w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Color_Emotion_Guide221-1-300x263.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Color_Emotion_Guide221-1-768x673.webp 768w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Color_Emotion_Guide221-1.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelogocompany.net\/psychology-of-color-in-logo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Logo Company<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id4864_96fa46-3a kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane4864_5cc3a1-04\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Infographic Transcript<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-btn-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><em>Color Emotion Guide<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No color\/several colors<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Optimism (clarity\/warmth: Yellow logos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friendly (cheerful\/confidence): Orange logos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Excitement (youthful\/bold): Red logos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Creative (imaginative\/wise): Pink\/purple logos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Trust (dependable\/strength: Blue logos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Peaceful (growth\/health): Green logos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Balance (neutral\/calm): Gray and black logos<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with color, consider your fonts, too. Search through the countless available fonts and zero in on one or two fonts. You can have different fonts in your logo, your headings, as well as the body text, but whatever you choose, make sure it easily read and consistent across all platforms.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you establish brand assets, it may be helpful to build a brand style guide to inform all levels of your organization on how to appropriately communicate. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Create a Brand Slogan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A slogan or tagline is not a necessity, but it is definitely a handy asset to help you consistently communicate who and what your brand is. You can use it on your social media accounts, website, business cards, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-7527\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1_44T2V2PYIMQsSplV_8Ko6w.webp\" alt=\"Just do it Nike slogan with swoosh\" class=\"wp-image-22914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1_44T2V2PYIMQsSplV_8Ko6w.webp 560w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1_44T2V2PYIMQsSplV_8Ko6w-300x134.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1_44T2V2PYIMQsSplV_8Ko6w-150x67.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/when-birds-swim\/just-do-it-af959091a4c6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medium<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A slogan, unlike your brand name, may change over time. As you start considering the <\/span><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/content-marketing-trends\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">future of marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/mydukaan.io\/tools\/slogan-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">change your slogan<\/a>. In fact, big organizations like Pepsi have used more than 30 slogans in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no fixed way of writing a slogan. However, you can keep the following points in mind while coming up with your own:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-c195a07\" class=\"list-c74d799\"><ul><li><strong>Create a metaphor in your slogan<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for example, \u201cRed Bull gives you wings\u201d from Red Bull.<\/li><li><strong>Describe your brand<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for example, \u201cBeanz Meanz Heinz\u201d by Heinz.<\/li><li><strong>Make your claim<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for example, \u201cThe World\u2019s Strongest Coffee\u201d by Death Wish Coffee.<\/li><li><strong>Use labels<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for example, \u201cA party game for horrible people\u201d by Cards Against Humanity.<\/li><li><strong>Make it rhyme<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for example, \u201cThe best part of wakin\u2019 up is Folgers in your cup\u201d by Folgers Coffee.<\/li><li><strong>Showcase your customers\u2019 attitude<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for example, \u201cI\u2019m Lovin\u2019 It\u201d by McDonald\u2019s.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slogans usually tend to stick in the minds of your customers. They are a great way to build your brand\u2019s voice and reinforce it. Through your marketing campaigns, you can use your slogans to your advantage and induce audience memory.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Create Brand Logo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your brand\u2019s logo will appear everywhere. It works like the face of your company and is one of the most important parts of branding.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like your name and the slogan, your brand\u2019s logo should be unique and memorable. You don\u2019t want a logo that can be confused with that of other brands, especially your competitors. The logo should also be scalable to different sizes as you\u2019ll need to use it everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take into account everywhere your logo may appear:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-c5e4583\" class=\"list-c44b673\"><ul><li>Website pages\u00a0<\/li><li>Favicons in your browser tabs<\/li><li>Social media profile<\/li><li>Print ads<\/li><li>Business cards<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a text-based logo, you can have an alternative square version of the logo. The square version can be used in places where the text logo won\u2019t work effectively. For example, Facebook has a text-based logo, but is defined by color and shape as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/f_logo_RGB-Blue_1024.webp\" alt=\"Facebook Logo\" class=\"wp-image-27166\" style=\"width:630px;height:630px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/f_logo_RGB-Blue_1024.webp 900w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/f_logo_RGB-Blue_1024-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/f_logo_RGB-Blue_1024-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/f_logo_RGB-Blue_1024-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/about.meta.com\/brand\/resources\/facebookapp\/logo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are different types of logos you may want to consider when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building your brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s assets:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">a. Abstract Logos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These logos usually don\u2019t have a textual element, rather they are made up of different shapes and colors. The Google Chrome logo, for example, could be considered abstract. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-7526 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Google_Chrome_icon_September_2014.svg.webp\" alt=\"Google Chrome logo\" class=\"wp-image-17702\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Google_Chrome_icon_(September_2014).svg\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">b. Emblem Logos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These logos are usually a circular shape containing both text and an emblem. A clean-lined logo, this is a great choice if you\u2019re using limited text. The former Starbucks logo is a good example of an emblem logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large size-full wp-image-7529\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1200px-Starbucks_Corporation_Logo_2011.svg.webp\" alt=\"Starbucks Logo\" class=\"wp-image-17700\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starbucks_Corporation_Logo_2011.svg\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">c. Lettermark Logos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To build a brand logo that incorporates text, try a lettermark logo. By turning the initials of your business name into the logo, consumers easily remember your brand name. IBM is a great example of this type of logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IBM_logo.svg.webp\" alt=\"IBM logo\" class=\"wp-image-27167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IBM_logo.svg.webp 800w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IBM_logo.svg-300x120.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IBM_logo.svg-768x308.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:IBM_logo.svg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">d. Wordmark Logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wordmark logos consist of your brand name and nothing else. In these logos, you turn your brand name into a logo by incorporating the brand\u2019s colors and fonts. This gives your brand name a visual identity, too. Here are some famous examples of wordmark logos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-4864_fcfca2-e7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-4864_fcfca2-e7 kb-gallery-caption-style-below kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" style=\"max-width:768px;\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:768px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:32%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Coca-Cola_logo-768x251.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"251\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Coca-Cola_logo.webp\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Coca-Cola_logo.webp\" data-id=\"27168\" class=\"wp-image-27168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Coca-Cola_logo-768x251.webp 768w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Coca-Cola_logo-300x98.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Coca-Cola_logo.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Coca-Cola_logo.svg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" style=\"max-width:640px;\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:640px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:33%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Google_2015_logo.svg.webp\" width=\"640\" height=\"216\" alt=\"Google logo\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Google_2015_logo.svg.webp\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Google_2015_logo.svg.webp\" data-id=\"27172\" class=\"wp-image-27172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Google_2015_logo.svg.webp 640w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Google_2015_logo.svg-300x101.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Google_2015_logo.svg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" style=\"max-width:640px;\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:640px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:13%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NewYorkTimes.svg.webp\" width=\"640\" height=\"86\" alt=\"The New York Times logo\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NewYorkTimes.svg.webp\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NewYorkTimes.svg.webp\" data-id=\"27171\" class=\"wp-image-27171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NewYorkTimes.svg.webp 640w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NewYorkTimes.svg-300x40.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:The_New_York_Times_Logo.svg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating a brand logo, have a scalable version of the logo ready for use. You can turn the first letter into a separate logo or get another icon logo, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">e. Icon Logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This logo is graphic-based and helps consumers associate the image with the brand and its products or services. These logos are more suited for brands that are more established, as consumers can easily identify the brand and what they do without any description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"image-cb82f83\" class=\"image-cd9e125 cc-img\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/580b57fcd9996e24bc43c53e.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/580b57fcd9996e24bc43c53e.webp 900w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/580b57fcd9996e24bc43c53e-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/580b57fcd9996e24bc43c53e-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/580b57fcd9996e24bc43c53e-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Twitter logo\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Image via&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.stickpng.com\/images\/580b57fcd9996e24bc43c53e.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>StickPNG<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">f. Mascot Logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When building your brand, if you have a mascot, you may consider creating a mascot logo. The logo is typically an illustrated character that\u2019s closely associated with your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full is-resized wp-image-5514\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KFC_logo.svg.webp\" alt=\"KFC logo\" class=\"wp-image-27190\" style=\"width:622px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KFC_logo.svg.webp 768w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KFC_logo.svg-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/KFC_logo.svg-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KFC#\/media\/File:KFC_logo.svg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">f. Combination Logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Combination logos are hybrid logos that incorporate various styles of logos into one. You don\u2019t necessarily need to stick to one type of logo when you\u2019re building your brand. Why not use multiple types of logos and pick the best aspects of all and place them into one logo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Burger_King_2020.svg.webp\" alt=\"Burger King logo\" class=\"wp-image-27191\" style=\"width:622px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Burger_King_2020.svg.webp 705w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Burger_King_2020.svg-275x300.webp 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Burger_King#\/media\/File:Burger_King_2020.svg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Utilize the Power of Social Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know how to build a brand without social media, the answer is simple \u2013 you can\u2019t. In today\u2019s world, you just can\u2019t afford to ignore social media. Facebook has over&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/264810\/number-of-monthly-active-facebook-users-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\">2.4 billion monthly active users<\/a>. That\u2019s almost a third of the world\u2019s population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/statistic_id264810_facebook_-quarterly-number-of-mau-monthly-active-users-worldwide-2008-2022.webp\" alt=\"Line graph of &quot;Number of monthly active Facebook users worldwide as of 2nd quarter 2022&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-27192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/statistic_id264810_facebook_-quarterly-number-of-mau-monthly-active-users-worldwide-2008-2022.webp 900w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/statistic_id264810_facebook_-quarterly-number-of-mau-monthly-active-users-worldwide-2008-2022-300x223.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/statistic_id264810_facebook_-quarterly-number-of-mau-monthly-active-users-worldwide-2008-2022-768x571.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/264810\/number-of-monthly-active-facebook-users-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Statista<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id4864_9d5d47-3f kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane4864_b3a8a8-4b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Infographic Transcript<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_bookOpen kt-btn-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Number of monthly active Facebook users worldwide as of 2nd quarter 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;08: 100<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;09: 197<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;09: 242<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;09:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>305<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;09:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>360<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;10:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>431<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;10:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>482<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;10:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>550<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;10:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>608<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;11:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>680<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;11:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>739<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;11:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>800<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;11:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>845<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;12:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>901<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;12:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>955<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;12:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,007<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;12:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,056<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;13:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,110<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;13:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,155<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;13:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,189<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;13:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,228<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;14:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,276<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;14:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,317<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;14:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,350<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;14:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,393<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;15:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,441<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;15:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,490<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;15:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,545<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;15:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,591<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;16:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,654<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;16:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,712<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;16:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,788<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;16:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,860<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;17:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>1,936<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;17:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,006<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;17:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,072<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;17:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,129<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;18:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,196<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;18:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,234<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;18:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,271<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;18:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,320<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;19:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,375<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;19:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,414<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;19:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,449<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;19:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,498<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;20:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,603<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;20:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,701<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;20:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,740<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;20:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,797<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;21:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,853<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;21:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,895<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q3 &#8217;21:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,910<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q4 &#8217;21:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,912<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q1 &#8217;22:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,936<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Q2 &#8217;22:<\/em><em> <\/em><em>2,934<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sources: Facebook; Meta Platforms<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Additional Information: Worldwide; Meta Platforms; Q3 2008 to Q2 2022<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media allows you to connect with and engage consumers on a personal level. It helps you to humanize your brand so consumers can relate to it better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create Social Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to harness the power of social media effectively, it\u2019s important to create consistent content that represents your brand\u2019s messaging and personality. Consumers love social media because they feel like they\u2019re talking to a person, rather than just a big brand. Responding to comments and reposting <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/user-generated-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">user-generated content (UGC)<\/a> are also great ways to use social media to your advantage. Another way to make the most of social media is to&nbsp;create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.befunky.com\/features\/photo-editor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional-looking designs<\/a>&nbsp;for your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post Frequently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also look at the frequency of posting content. Post too often, and people may feel that you\u2019re spamming them. Post too frequently, and people may cease to be interested anymore. It\u2019s helpful to create content calendars that plan out all posting, from social to blogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever content you post, make sure that it includes a visual component too. Visual content&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/create-content-for-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">connects better with your viewers<\/a>&nbsp;and can help with brand awareness. You can even get higher engagement, which will help you build your brand further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrate Influencer Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For added social proof, combine the power of social media with <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/influencer-marketing-guides\/\">influencer marketing<\/a>. Tapping into the reach and credibility of influencers serves to elevate your brand as one to watch and follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even&nbsp;increase your blog traffic&nbsp;through influencers. When they put a link to your website or social platforms in their post, their like-minded followers are more likely to click and explore more about your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your job of finding a good influencer easier, use a good <a href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/how-grin-works\/\">influencer marketing software<\/a>. With thousands of influencers across various platforms, locations, and industries, you can find their verified contact information, get in touch with them for collaboration, and manage all influencer campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Seek Outside Opinion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Receiving feedback is a great way to build your brand\u2019s credibility. You can conduct a survey of consumers or join a networking group that connects you with fellow business owners. Both can provide quality feedback on what\u2019s working and what\u2019s not, especially as you\u2019re building your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Evolve with Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ask for a surefire recipe&nbsp;for how to build a brand, consider it an ever-evolving process. Reevaluating your brand-building strategy will help you flow with changing trends, new products and services, and new technology. Always remain open to growth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no one formula for building a brand, but integrating the steps outlined here is a great place to start. Our team here at GRIN is passionate about helping brands grow through influencer marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"seealso\"><p>Are you ready to stake your claim in the creator economy? 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