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According to author and professor emeritus at California State University Linda Lambert, “A good conversation can\u00a0shift the direction of change<\/em>\u00a0forever.”<\/p>\n

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For businesses trying to “change” leads into paying customers, a good conversation starts with having a conversational brand voice. This involves being friendly, approachable, and easy to understand. It helps brands connect with their audience on a more personal level, which can lead to increased engagement and loyalty.<\/p>\n

In 2022, companies spent, on average,\u00a09.5%\u00a0of their revenue on marketing \u2014 to improve their brand identities. It can be challenging for brands to stand out from the crowd and get their message heard, as marketing messages constantly bombard consumers. One way to do this is to develop a conversational brand voice.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Power of a Conversational Brand Voice<\/span><\/h2>\n

A conversational brand voice fosters a genuine connection with your audience while differentiating you from your competition. In addition, striking a conversational tone breaks through trust barriers because it shows your customers that you\u2019re human, just like them. A study by Salsify found that 46% of consumers in the U.S. were willing to pay more for brands they trusted.<\/p>\n

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Gain Stronger Connections with Your Target Audience<\/h3>\n

Developing a conversational brand voice helps you connect with\u00a0<\/span>your audience<\/span><\/a>\u00a0more personally. Speaking to your audience in a conversational tone makes them feel like you’re talking to them directly, like a friend or trusted colleague. This can build empathy and rapport, leading to increased engagement and loyalty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Differentiate Yourself from Your Competition<\/h3>\n

In addition, a conversational brand voice can help you stand out from the crowd. In a world where many brands use the same old marketing jargon, a conversational brand voice can help you make a positive impression. It can show your audience that you’re different and willing to try to connect with them on a human level.<\/p>\n

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How a Conversational Voice Strengthens Your Brand<\/h2>\n

To illustrate, suppose you’re in charge of marketing for a company that develops a web app for supply chain management. Most of the time, when your target customer clicks on a link, they’re bombarded with cold statistics presented in a factual yet uncompassionate voice. But you realize your customers are people with families they need to support \u2014 often by solving complicated supply chain problems for their employer.<\/p>\n

So instead of just bragging about the automation that makes your app so great, you spend some time telling your customer’s story \u2014 instead of your own. Maybe this takes up the first 100 words of an article about your app’s value add.<\/p>\n

After those first 100 words, your customer thinks, \u201cWow. They get it. They understand my struggle \u2014 but for real, though.\u201d Now, instead of simply being a company with a product you think is cool, you\u2019re a friend, a supporting character in your customer\u2019s journey. The next step in their story is much more likely to include purchasing your product. By using this kind of\u00a0people-first approach<\/a>, you can streamline the decision-making process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steps to Developing a Conversational Brand Voice<\/h2>\n

So, how do you develop a conversational brand voice? Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n

Know Your Audience<\/h3>\n

Knowing your audience inside and out is the first step toward developing a conversational brand voice. \u00a0Once you understand your audience, you can start to tailor your brand voice to them<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For example:<\/p>\n