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title: "Branding Tips: Building an Effective Brand Identity for Your Business"
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# [Branding Tips: Building an Effective Brand Identity for Your Business](https://blog.catalpha.com/branding-tips-building-an-effective-brand-identity-for-your-business)

 Written by [Don Keller](https://blog.catalpha.com/author/don-keller) | Feb 9, 2016 1:00:00 PM

The digital age has created a dichotomy between consumers and organizations that is unlike anything the business world has encountered before. Thanks to social media, past customers can leave reviews, giving consumers a voice and holding businesses accountable for their actions. Plus, it's easier than ever for potential consumers to type a business name into a search engine to find all their dirty laundry.

A large part of building a successful business is creating an effective brand identity. While some business owners have the know-how and savvy to do so themselves, most business owners need help and take the route of hiring a brand specialist or branding agency. As the first generation to be completely emerged in the world of technology at a young age, 62% of millennials feel that their loyalty to a brand relies heavily on their online content. This means that building a brand dedicated to a strong online presence is a necessity.

**Here are a few branding tips that'll help keep you in the eyes of consumers:**

**Professional website design is a must.** Skimping out on your website is a major mistake. Spending the time and resources to create a functional, aesthetically pleasing and easily navigated website will set you up for continuous success. It's also imperative to optimize your website for mobile use. A majority of searches are being made on mobile devices these days, and it has a direct effect on sales. A recent survey found that more than 60% of companies with a mobile-friendly website saw an increase in sales.

**Never take good service out of the equation.** Customer service is a big deal for many consumers. With a whopping 76% of shoppers viewing customer service as a test of a company's loyalty to the consumer, providing quality customer service is one of the most important aspects of a successful brand image.

**Use creativity to set your product or service apart.** The most successful marketing campaigns are those that make consumers think twice about them. Some organizations use humor or celebrity endorsements to do this. For instance, a commercial that uses humor to send a message is more likely to be talked about between viewers than a commercial that is run-of-the-mill.

While there are [many factors](https://blog.catalpha.com/five-ways-to-build-a-brand) that go into business ownership and branding, following some simple branding tips can quickly set you apart from competition.

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