5 reasons to define your brand identity

In MARKETING
12 May 2022
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Brand identity represents your brand to the world. Who are you? What do you offer? Why do you do what you do? What are your values? From the logo to the latest post on Facebook, every element that comes from the brand contributes to building its identity.

So you can imagine how important brand identity is! To understand it even better, here are 5 great reasons to define your brand identity:

1. To differentiate the brand

With a well-defined brand identity, there is no risk of being confused with your competitors or mistaking your industry or line of business. Your voice is unique and all your content and products are recognizable.

🔎 READ: Create unique digital publications in 3 steps

2. To stay consistent

If you define your identity well, it will remain consistent across all channels. All your company’s strategies will inevitably abide by the brand identity. For example, if one of your company’s values is respecting the environment, everything must be executed with this value in mind: from the style guide, to speeches, to every new product that is created. Everything will reflect this value and therefore the identity of your brand.

3. For a positive brand image

In order for the public to have a positive image of your brand, they need to understand your brand and its mission. This way, they can feel an attachment to your brand. With a strong identity, carefully considered and executed, their opinion will be positive!

🔎 READ: What is the difference between brand identity and brand image?

4. To increase brand awareness

The more recognizable your content and products are, the more the public will recognize them and become aware of your brand. That’s what we call brand awareness. And the more well-known you are, the better!

5. For more sales

As a direct result of our previous point, you will inevitably make more sales. If more people know about your brand, that means there are more potential buyers out there. These consumers are more likely to become ambassadors and tell others about your brand who will also buy. It’s that simple!

In conclusion…

Defining your brand identity is a great idea. Don’t be afraid to spend a long time on it so that you can be sure that it corresponds to your company and the message that you want to convey to the world.

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The ability to include external links is a key feature of digital publishing. For many publishers, increasing the number of readers who click on their links is an important goal. The click-through rate (CTR) of a link will tell you which percentage of total viewers clicked on it. So what are some quick steps you can take to boost CTR in your digital publications?

Start Linking

The first step to boosting your CTR couldn’t be simpler: add external links to your publications! You can insert links with our easy-to-use Editor once your document has been uploaded to Calaméo. If you prefer to include links in your original document, be sure that you format them correctly and they will be automatically converted in your publication.

Consider Mobile

Did you know that over 50% of Internet users worldwide browse on their mobile devices? It’s true—and means you should always check how your links look on mobile. Thanks to our HTML5 viewer, your publications on Calaméo always display perfectly on any device. For example, this page from Longo’s Magazine with video and external links looks beautiful on a smartphone:

To ensure best results, we recommend opening your publication on your phone and test clicking. You may want to adjust the size of your links or experiment with custom link colors and behaviors to optimize them for mobile.

Include a CTA

Now that your readers can see all of your links as they page through your publication, it’s time to tell them why they should click. In other words, you can help improve your CTR with a “Call to Action” (CTA)! A good CTA will briefly give your audience an idea of what they’ll be doing once they click your link. To add a CTA to an external link on Calaméo, first open your publication in the Calaméo Editor. Next, select the link icon and type the CTA in the “Label” field.

The example above shows a strong CTA for a link to more information about an event or activity. Readers will know that by following the link, they can register for the event that interests them.

Analyze What Works

Understanding which of your external links have the highest click-through rate can offer valuable lessons. Is there a particular CTA that performs better than the rest? Perhaps links placed on a specific page or even on a certain spot receive more clicks than others. With advanced PLATINUM statistics, you enjoy access to a detailed breakdown of link clicks for each of your publications.

See the number of clicks on every link, including audio and video elements. Plus, the CTR is calculated for you automatically.

Equipped with these quick tips, you should in great shape to optimize your external links and boost CTR for your publications on Calaméo. Want to go even further to drive traffic to your website? Check out our post on 5 Ways to Increase Your Website Traffic with Calaméo!

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Content marketing: using digital publishing to your advantage

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As the digital world continues to evolve, businesses are finding new ways to take advantage of the opportunities it offers. A strong trend that has been building in recent years is digital content marketing.

The idea behind this trend is simple but powerful: when businesses offer insight, information or inspiration related to their industry online, they can attract the attention of users interested to learn more. By providing value to readers, you can boost awareness, grow your audience and encourage sales.

In this article, we will explain why digital publishing is a natural fit for content marketing, and five ways Calaméo can help implement your strategy.

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A great magazine is a classic format for capturing readers’ attention and can be a useful part of your content marketing strategy. Build articles and visuals around your industry or your product to entertain and inspire potential customers. For example, Callaway teamed up with Whalebone magazine to produce a special issue focused on all things golf:

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Include links to your site

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Offer a bonus

Everyone loves getting something extra—so why not offer your audience bonus content when they visit your site? Whether it’s a recipe collection or a look at company culture, digital publishing allows your standalone content to shine as an interactive flipbook with professional polish. Plus, in just a few clicks you can embed your publication on your blog or website for your readers to discover.

Share a printable

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White papers, reports and guides can help establish your business’s knowledge and authority in your field. The Race Director’s Guide to Digital Marketing is a great example from Big Run Media:

This type of publication can also be an effective way to develop a subscriber base or generate leads. Consider asking for your readers’ email address in exchange for downloading your publication and be sure to include a “Contact us” button.

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