{"id":23626,"date":"2017-03-31T13:42:31","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T18:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.crowdspring.com\/?p=23626"},"modified":"2023-09-19T14:23:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T19:23:00","slug":"the-small-business-guide-to-crafting-the-perfect-tagline-or-slogan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/the-small-business-guide-to-crafting-the-perfect-tagline-or-slogan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Small Business Guide to Crafting The Perfect Tagline or Slogan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<div class='header-cta' style='display:none'>\n  <span>Discover your brand's unique character.<\/span>\n  <a href='https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/brand-archetype-quiz\/' class='btn btn-primary' target='_blank'>Reveal the truth with our free quiz!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/starting-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start a new business<\/a>, your to-do list is long. Among other tasks, you need a memorable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/naming-a-business-or-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business\u00a0 name<\/a>. Naming a new company can be challenging and time-consuming.<\/p>\n<p>Coming up with a memorable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/business-tagline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tagline or slogan<\/a> for that business can present an even greater challenge.<\/p>\n<p>A tagline is supposed to communicate to your customers and potential customers what sets you apart from your competition and also your brand\u2019s focus.<\/p>\n<p>A tagline can be an important part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-identity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brand&#8217;s identity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"subscription-hero-snippet image-on-left\" style=\"background: #3B2B8F\"><div class=\"title centered\">What\u2019s your brand\u2019s true essence?<\/div><div class=\"main-content\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.crowdspring.com\/marketing\/landing-page\/brand-archetype-hero.png\" alt=\"brand archetype illustration of the magician\"\/><\/div><div class=\"form-wrapper\"><div class=\"subtitle\">Discover your brand's unique character in just 3 minutes & unveil 15 key insights to make your brand stronger.<\/div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/brand-archetype-quiz\/\">Start the free quiz now!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Here are 10 useful tips on crafting the perfect tagline:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Make your tagline unique.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 2. Make your tagline simple.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 3. Make your tagline concise.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 4. 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