{"id":83871,"date":"2026-07-02T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhblog.dream.press\/blog\/?p=83871"},"modified":"2026-07-02T07:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:00:14","slug":"build-your-brand-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/build-your-brand-voice\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build a Brand Voice That&#8217;s Unmistakably Yours"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tldr-block\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t<div class=\"svg\">\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 119.25 37.8\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<g>\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M23.4,6.93h-8.1v24.57h-7.2V6.93H0V0h23.4v6.93Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M45,24.57v6.93h-18.45V0h7.2v24.57h11.25Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\"\n\t\t\t\td=\"M90.9,15.75c0,8.91-6.61,15.75-15.3,15.75h-12.6V0h12.6c8.68,0,15.3,6.84,15.3,15.75ZM83.97,15.75c0-5.4-3.42-8.82-8.37-8.82h-5.4v17.64h5.4c4.95,0,8.37-3.42,8.37-8.82Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\"\n\t\t\t\td=\"M105.57,21.15h-3.42v10.35h-7.2V0h12.6c5.98,0,10.8,4.81,10.8,10.8,0,3.87-2.34,7.38-5.81,9.13l6.71,11.56h-7.74l-5.94-10.35ZM102.15,14.85h5.4c1.98,0,3.6-1.75,3.6-4.05s-1.62-4.05-3.6-4.05h-5.4v8.1Z\" \/>\n\t\t<\/g>\n\t\t<path\n\t\t\tfill=\"#0173ec\"\n\t\t\td=\"M53.97,37.8h-5.4l1.8-13.27h7.2l-3.6,13.27ZM49.02,12.55c0-2.34,1.93-4.27,4.27-4.27s4.27,1.94,4.27,4.27-1.93,4.27-4.27,4.27-4.27-1.94-4.27-4.27Z\"\n\t\t \/>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"tldr-wrap\">\n\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The right brand voice can have a shocking impact. HubSpot&#8217;s social team saw <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/how-hubspots-social-team-grew-linkedin\">84% year-over-year growth<\/a> on LinkedIn in six months after shifting to a fresher, more conversational voice.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with what you believe, not what you sell. Write down three to five values that are genuinely true of your business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know exactly who you&#8217;re talking to, and borrow the real words your best customers already use in reviews and DMs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define your voice in concrete terms with a &#8220;we are [X], but not [X]&#8221; framework.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write it all down in a simple voice guide so your tone doesn&#8217;t drift the moment you hire help or lean on AI tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine you&#8217;re skimming through your grocery store\u2019s weekly coupon mailer and you see an ad that says, &#8220;<em>We set out to make a product that was good for people and the planet, and then we got a little carried away.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re tapped into the alternative milk world at all, you\u2019d probably immediately recognize that as Oatly\u2019s brand voice. It\u2019s not about the logo, but the irreverent, self-aware humor that shows up everywhere they communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brand voice is the distinct, consistent personality <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/personal-brand\/\">your brand<\/a> expresses across every piece of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brand voice is <em>not<\/em> your logo, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/build-your-color-palette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">color palette<\/a>, or your tagline \u2014 though all of those things should support it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And most of all, brand voice is definitely <em>not<\/em> something you find by copying a competitor or using vague, safe language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your voice feels impersonal or inconsistent, customers may not trust you. And if they can&#8217;t trust you, why would they engage with, or buy from, you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, HubSpot\u2019s social media team saw a <em>huge<\/em> boost in engagement on LinkedIn \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/how-hubspots-social-team-grew-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\">an 84% rise<\/a> \u2014 after updating their voice to \u201cspeak to the next generation of marketing or sales reps.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lookin\u2019 for that kind of impact?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-nail-your-brand-voice-with-these-6-steps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nail Your Brand Voice With These 6 Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All you need now is clarity, a few hours, and a willingness to make decisions. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-start-with-who-you-are-not-what-you-sell\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Start With Who You Are, Not What You Sell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What does your business believe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, Patagonia believes the planet matters more than profit. This belief is the engine of the brand voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down three to five values that are genuinely true of your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if you run an accounting service for freelancers, your values might be clarity, speed, and maximizing savings without sacrificing quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"article-newsletter article-newsletter--gradient\">\n\n\n<h2>Get Content Delivered Straight to Your Inbox<\/h2><p>Subscribe now to receive all the latest updates, delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p><form class=\"nwsl-form\" id=\"newsletter_block_\" novalidate><div class=\"messages\"><\/div><div class=\"form-group\"><label for=\"input_newsletter_block_\"><input type=\"email\"name=\"email\"id=\"input_newsletter_block_\"placeholder=\"Enter your email address\"novalidatedisabled=\"disabled\"\/><\/label><button type=\"submit\"class=\"btn btn--brand\"disabled=\"disabled\"><span>Sign Me Up!<\/span><svg width=\"21\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8523 0.42524L12.9323 1.34521C12.7095 1.56801 12.7132 1.9304 12.9404 2.14865L16.7241 5.7823H0.5625C0.251859 5.7823 0 6.03416 0 6.3448V7.6573C0 7.96794 0.251859 8.2198 0.5625 8.2198H16.7241L12.9405 11.8535C12.7132 12.0717 12.7095 12.4341 12.9323 12.6569L13.8523 13.5769C14.072 13.7965 14.4281 13.7965 14.6478 13.5769L20.8259 7.39879C21.0456 7.17913 21.0456 6.82298 20.8259 6.60327L14.6477 0.42524C14.4281 0.205584 14.0719 0.205584 13.8523 0.42524Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-know-exactly-who-you-re-talking-to\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Know Exactly Who You&#8217;re Talking To<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your brand voice isn&#8217;t about you; it&#8217;s about how you show up for your customer. And you can&#8217;t show up well for someone you don&#8217;t understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create a simple profile of your ideal customer.<\/strong> Think beyond demographics. What do they worry about? What do they roll their eyes at? What makes them feel seen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more insights, look at the language your best customers use in reviews, DMs, and emails. The words they reach for are often the words your brand should be using, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your voice mirrors the way your customer already thinks and speaks, communication feels effortless. For both of you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"single__related-article\">\n\t<span>Related Article<\/span>\n\t<div class=\"single__related-article__wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single__related-article__title\">\n\t\t\tYour Brand Already Has a Personality (Make Sure You Like It)\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/small-business-brand-strategy-basics\/\" class=\"btn btn--sm btn--brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-define-your-voice-in-concrete-terms-not-vague-adjectives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Define Your Voice in Concrete Terms (Not Vague Adjectives)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Define your voice through contrast. For every trait you claim, clarify what it means <em>and<\/em> what it doesn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a simple framework:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are [warm], but not [sappy or over-the-top].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are [direct], but not [cold or blunt].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are [knowledgeable], but not [jargon-heavy or intimidating].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This &#8220;we are\/but not&#8221; structure forces specificity and gives you something you can actually test your writing against.<\/strong> Three to four traits like this are plenty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1836\" height=\"1065\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum.webp\" alt=\"Five brand voice spectrums spanning serious-playful, formal-casual, reserved-bold, classic-innovative, authoritative-friendly.\" class=\"wp-image-83784 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum.webp 1836w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-1536x891.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-600x348.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-1200x696.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-730x423.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-1460x847.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-784x455.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-1568x910.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-877x509.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/03_brand_voice_lives_on_a_spectrum-1754x1017.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1836px) 100vw, 1836px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1836px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1836\/1065;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-do-a-quick-audit-of-what-you-ve-already-published\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Do a Quick Audit of What You&#8217;ve Already Published<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you build anything new, figure out what you\u2019re already doing right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pull up your last ten social posts, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-create-about-us-page\/\">your About page<\/a>, and a recent email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read them out loud. Do they sound like the same person wrote them? Do they sound like you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sort your existing content by engagement, such as likes, comments, saves, and ask yourself what your voice was doing in the pieces that resonated most. That&#8217;s often where your real brand voice is already hiding.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"single__related-article\">\n\t<span>Related Article<\/span>\n\t<div class=\"single__related-article__wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single__related-article__title\">\n\t\t\tContent Repurposing Workflow: Tools and a 30-Day Calendar\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/content-repurposing-workflow\/\" class=\"btn btn--sm btn--brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-write-it-down-create-a-simple-brand-voice-guide\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Write It Down: Create a Simple Brand Voice Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the step most small business owners skip, and it&#8217;s the reason their voice drifts the moment they hire a VA or start using AI tools to help with content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, you don&#8217;t need a 40-page brand bible. You just need a one-to-two page document that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your three to four voice traits (with the &#8220;we are\/but not&#8221; contrast for each).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short paragraph describing your ideal customer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five to ten words and phrases you love and use often.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five to ten words and phrases you actively avoid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two or three examples of on-brand writing (could be your own, could be a brand you admire).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep it somewhere accessible. A Google Doc works perfectly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-6-apply-it-everywhere-consistently\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Apply It Everywhere, Consistently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your brand voice lives in your email subject lines, your DM replies, your out-of-office messages, your product descriptions, and even your error messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your website sounds like a law firm and your Instagram sounds like a group chat, customers notice \u2014 even if they can\u2019t quite name what feels off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick one new touchpoint each week to check. Rewrite your email footer. Update your Instagram bio. Revise the auto-reply on your inquiry form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-see-it-live-strong-brand-voices-in-action\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">See It Live: Strong Brand Voices in Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the fastest way to understand a concept is to see it done well. Here are a few brands that have built unmistakable voices worth studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-fenity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fenity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fenityfashion.com\/pages\/about-us\">Fenity<\/a> is a women&#8217;s fashion brand that started as a dorm-room project and grew into a recognized online label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tagline &#8220;Nostalgic for the 90s, Designed for now&#8221; does a lot of work in very few words. It tells you exactly who this brand is for and what it believes about fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1836\" height=\"1305\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy.webp\" alt=\"Fenity website screenshot highlighting consistent brand voice between tagline and about copy.\" class=\"wp-image-83785 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy.webp 1836w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-1024x728.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-768x546.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-1536x1092.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-600x426.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-1200x853.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-730x519.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-1460x1038.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-784x557.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-1568x1115.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-877x623.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/04_fenity_s_tagline_and_about_copy-1754x1247.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1836px) 100vw, 1836px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1836px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1836\/1305;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their About page deepens it: &#8220;We believe in the beauty of duality, that everyone in this world has a place, a voice and a style&#8230; imperfections make you perfect.&#8221; That&#8217;s a specific worldview, expressed with warmth and intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything, the copy, the product naming, and beyond, speaks in one consistent voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-worm-return\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worm Return<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wormreturn.com\/\">Worm Return<\/a> is a Pittsburgh-based composting service founded in 2018 by self-described lifelong environmentalist Laura Totin Codori. And their brand voice is a masterclass in making an unsexy topic feel genuinely inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their tagline, &#8220;Using food scraps to create landscape not landfills,&#8221; is punchy, purposeful, and instantly tells you what they stand for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their service copy doesn&#8217;t lecture or guilt-trip: &#8220;It&#8217;s even easier than taking out your garbage&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every word choice reinforces the same idea: This is good for the earth, and it can be joyful, not joyless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-fly-by-jing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fly By Jing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flybyjing.com\/\">Fly By Jing<\/a> is a California-based Sichuan chili crisp brand founded by Jing Gao. Part of the engine behind its success? A deeply personal brand voice no competitor could copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gao kept her personal story front and center from day one: &#8220;It&#8217;s never just been about a hot sauce that you can put on anything,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingbrew.com\/stories\/2023\/01\/13\/how-fly-by-jing-went-from-kickstarter-to-shake-shack-partner-in-a-few-years\">she says<\/a>. \u201cIt&#8217;s really about one person&#8217;s story and one person&#8217;s recipe that she developed in Sichuan.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the jar copy to the website to Gao\u2019s own public presence, the voice never drops character, which is exactly what makes it impossible to imitate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a founder-led business, there\u2019s an edge no competitor can copy: the story is the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-will-you-find-your-voice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will You Find Your Voice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building a great voice for your small business doesn&#8217;t just strike like lightning, all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <em>levels<\/em> to this art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First you must get clear on what your business actually believes and understand <em>exactly<\/em> who you&#8217;re talking to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, it\u2019s time to start crafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Define your voice in concrete terms: Who are you \u2014 and who are you most definitely <em>not<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use that guidance to pursue perhaps the most important practice: Consistency!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a simple brand voice guide and use it to audit what you&#8217;ve already published and apply it everywhere moving forward. 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