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Branding
"Branding" your company simply means creating a unique identity for your firm and positioning and promoting that identity.
Every company that does any business at all brands itself. Every communication — phone, fax, mail, email, signage, packaging — carries some identification of your company. Even the lack of a brand brands you.
Creating Your Brand Online — A Simple Strategy for Strong Results
Remember to stick to basics: your brand is your unique identity, your way of distinguishing yourself in the marketplace.
Working With Your Ad Agency
If you use an ad agency, be cautious about having them execute your site. The vast majority of so-called full-service agencies are relatively inept when it comes to the web — and the majority of the rest are no bargain. Nevertheless, do get your agency involved in branding.
Your agency should have input in the design phase. When it comes to the web, design is usually their forte. Whatever plan they have, they should keep your web presence in mind — even if they're not the ones building and maintaining the site.
If they offer suggestions, incorporate them — and let them know you did. A collaborative approach between your branding agency and your web team produces the most consistent, effective result.
Branding in 2026 — The Stakes Are Higher
The WebForging guidance on consistency and authenticity has only become more important. Today your brand exists across more touchpoints than ever — your website, Google Business Profile, social channels, email sequences, and AI-generated citations. Inconsistency across these channels is immediately visible to prospects.
Voice and tone: Same personality in every written channel.
Core claims: Same positioning in your tagline, About page, and Google Business Profile.
Contact information: Identical NAP (Name, Address, Phone) everywhere — this affects local SEO.
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