Brand strategy blog for expert service providers
Learn how to build a holistic brand strategy for your small business by combining strategic direction, positioning, messaging, brand identity, and brand implementation to establish your authority and value as an expert.
Explore the categories:
Envision (Strategic Foundation) | Articulate (Message + Identity) | Craft (implementation)
Do you have to niche down?
Do you have to niche down to stand out? Here's how to build brand positioning that's focused and flexible — by combining a few specifics, not just one.
Getting unstuck: How to build a roadmap for your brand
When business growth feels stuck, start with your foundation. Here’s how how build a practical roadmap that gets you out of overwhelm and back into alignment.
Pulling its weight: The real job of a service-based brand
As an expert service provider, your brand should be building authority and selling for you when you're not in the room. Here’s how to tell if yours is doing its job.
The Elevated Brand Ecosystem: How to future-proof your premium service brand without burning out
The Elevated Brand Ecosystem is a sustainable approach to branding for experts: one connected system where vision, message, and execution evolve with you.
How to know when to hire a website copywriter
There’s a lot that goes into deciding when to work with a website copywriter and who you should choose. In this post, we’ll explore the signs it may be time to outsource to the pros, when to DIY, and some key considerations to keep in mind as you weigh up your options.
Website quick wins: 7 easy ways to update your website copy today
Want a website that captivates and converts, but not ready for a full rewrite? Discover seven simple, strategic tweaks that can dramatically boost engagement and drive results, faster than you think.
The 4 most important pages on your website (& what they should include)
What are the most important pages on a website? In this post, we’ll look at the essential website pages you need to introduce your brand, connect with your ideal client, and sell your products and services… plus the top things to consider including on each page.
Should you update your website copy? 5 signs it's time for a refresh
Is your website copy working as hard as it should? Don't let outdated or unclear messaging cost you your dream clients. Learn the 5 signs it may be time for a website refresh, plus specific fixes to make your website words more compelling and effective.
How to create an audience profile that attracts your ideal clients
An ideal client profile is a concise summary of the kind of person you most want to attract to your business. In this post I share how to clarify your target audience and define what matters to your ideal client in just 3 steps — and there’s a free workbook, too!
What is a brand voice? (And how to define yours)
Your brand voice is the personality that shapes how your business presents itself to the world. It combines what your audience needs with your own values and way of expressing yourself into a consistent communication style that is both strategic and distinctly you. Here’s how to craft your own.
How to do brand research when you’re a small business
Market research is an essential part of the brand strategy process. And regular brand research is essential for making better and more informed marketing decisions. But when you’re a small business, how do you do research without blowing your budget or getting overwhelmed? In this post, we’ll talk about how to do brand research as a small business: why you need it, what to focus on, questions to ask, and how to make it happen.
How to create a powerful brand strategy: My complete 3-part process
A strong brand strategy gives you clear messaging, a consistent brand experience, and a realistic plan for growing and marketing your small business. This guide to the brand strategy process walks you through the steps you should follow to create your own.