Sound familiar?

Does your business look different everywhere?

The sign says one thing, the website another, the van has an older logo and the Facebook page uses whatever colour was to hand. It happens to almost every business that’s grown one bit at a time. Customers notice more than you’d think.

Why it costs you

Trust. When things don’t match, people wonder if they’ve found the right business, or whether it’s still trading. Consistency reads as “organised”, and organised reads as “safe to hire”.

Memory. It takes a few sightings before someone remembers you. If each sighting looks different, you’re starting from scratch every time.

Google. Your business name, address and phone number showing up the same way on your website, Google Business Profile and directories helps Google trust that you’re one real, local business. Mismatched details muddy that.

The fix is simpler than a rebrand

Most of the time you don’t need a new logo. You need one agreed version of everything, written down, and the old versions retired. We’d usually:

  1. Gather every version of your logo, colours and fonts that’s out there
  2. Pick and tidy the best one, with versions for light, dark and tiny spaces
  3. Write short brand guidelines anyone can follow, from your sign maker to a new member of staff
  4. Give you a checklist of where to update: website, Google, socials, email signature, van, uniforms

One of the key takeaways for me was the importance of having a cohesive brand across my website, email address and other platforms – not just to look more professional but also to help with google rankings. Simple advice but super valuable!

Evie Warren, Evolve with Evie · Google review

More on logo and brand design and our guide to brand guidelines.

Questions

Can you update everything for me?

We can update your website, social graphics and email signature, and supply print-ready files for your signs, van and uniforms.

Do I have to replace everything at once?

No. Do the cheap digital stuff straight away and replace print and signage as it wears out or runs low.