Say you are about to launch a new
product. You spent months or even years developing the product and studying
your target market. And after what seemed like eternity you are finally ready
to introduce your creation to the market. The big day arrived; you opened up
early and are ready to flaunt your biggest smile to everyone who comes in. By
mid-day you noticed that even though many people come in to check out your
product only few actually buy it. Now this gave you something to think
seriously. What could possibly be wrong with your product? Perhaps there is
nothing wrong with your product but there can be something terribly wrong with
your marketing strategy.
When people are looking for
products or services to avail they usually go for ones that they are familiar
with or have long used. This way they can be sure that they are getting the
most of their money. So for a business owner like you who is just starting up
in the business industry, it is important to make a good first impression.
Sure, you can do this by offering discounts and other special offers. You can
even put a large banner in front of your store announcing your special opening
sale. But when are not able to offer the right image you may as well consider
hiding in your den and reflect on what you need to improve in your marketing
strategy.
But then again you may be doing
the right strategy and using the right advertising trick. But have you looked
at your logo? That’s exactly what I’m thinking. You could have overlooked the
most important part of your product – your logo design. Logos often tantamount
to a company’s image, hence, whether it is hip, chic, interesting or boring it
is essential to create a logo that gives the right impact to the customers. It
doesn’t really matter if you, your friends or employees like or does not like
the logo. What is important is the impression that it gives to your
customers.
A good logo must represent the business
image appealingly and effectively. It must likewise be practical and functional
as complicated logos often leave customers confused and wondering what is
actually being sold or presented. Keep in mind that less is always more. Hence,
a simple logo design will most likely seal the deal and help you grab more
customers. Certainly a colorful and over-designed logo will catch more
attention but no company achieves success based solely on their logo. So a
simple flexible logo is more likely to entice prospects to actually buy your
products and avail of your services.
A combination of art, science and
psychology often creates a good logo. A designer should know this, so if you do
not know how to design your logo you can ask their help. Remember that a poor
logo can ruin your image but a good one can instantly create name recognition
and can boost company sales and services.
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