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Many people will tell you that the marketing of a product is at least as important as the product itself. In fact, a great product that is marketed poorly will actually do a lot worse than a mediocre product that is marketed very well. We see this phenomenon every day in nearly every industry.

Be Seen

One of the biggest challenges that you will encounter over the course of your Internet marketing journeys is simply the matter of getting your brand name “out there.” It is very easy to get lost in the mix and ignored by the masses, so you have to do what you can to get noticed. You want to be that figure that is seen, not the one that blends into the crowd.

So, how can you do this? It starts with strong branding and continues with your consistent branding. Have you decided on a color scheme that will be representative of your brand across all mediums? Whether you are buying AdSense ads or you’re taking out an ad in the local newspaper, you want those colors to be consistent.

Red and Blue

Take Coca-Cola and Pepsi, for instance. You immediately think of red for the former and blue for the latter. That’s because they rarely deviate from these core color choices, once again reinforcing the brand name into the minds of consumers. The color scheme carries through to the website design, marketing materials, promotional products, and more.

Similarly, you want to have a strong and distinctive company logo. You may also develop separate logos for each of your product lines, but at least early on, it’s much more powerful to establish your core company brand first.

Unique Logos on a Budget

Thanks to the power of the Internet, getting a unique logo is not nearly as expensive as it used to be. If you can afford a custom graphic designer, great. If not, there are many online marketplaces and “crowdsourcing” resources that you can consider and these typically come in at a fraction of the price.

Carry through this logo and branding imagery to everywhere you have an online presence, whether it be Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or Flickr. Use the logo and core messaging everywhere, paying specific attention to being as consistent as possible.

A strong online brand will help your company transform into a strong offline brand too. With that solid foundation, the actual sale of your products or services will be a relative walk in the park!