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6 steps to write product descriptions in your brand voice

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Dondo
May 27, 2025
6 steps to write product descriptions in your brand voice

📝Mini Guide: write product descriptions in your brand voice

Product descriptions aren’t just lists of features. They’re an opportunity to tell a story, build trust, and show off your brand’s personality.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to write authentic, effective descriptions that align with your brand voice.

Why does your brand voice matter?

Your brand voice is how you choose to communicate: the words you use, the tone you take, and the emotions you convey.

A well-defined voice:

  • ☑️ Makes your brand recognizable
  • ☑️ Sets you apart in a sea of similar stores
  • ☑️ Brings consistency across all your channels
  • ☑️ Builds an emotional connection with your customers

Even with a great product, how you describe it can be what convinces someone to buy—or not.

Step-by-Step: how to write descriptions that sound like you

1. Identify your voice

Before writing, you need to know what your brand sounds like. Is it relaxed? Formal? Inspiring?

If you’re not sure, you can use Dondo’s free brand voice generator. All you need is your store name and URL.

🔗 Try it here

You’ll get a report with:

  • 👤 Personality traits
  • 💕 Core values
  • 📢 Tone of voice
  • 💬 How customers perceive you
  • ✏️ Copy examples that sound like you

If you prefer to do it manually, ask yourself:

  • What traits define your brand?
  • How do you want people to remember you?
  • What kind of language would your ideal customer use?

2. Connect the product to a need or emotion

A good description doesn’t just answer “what is this?”—it also answers “why should I care?”

Ask yourself:

  • What problem does this product solve?
  • How does it make the customer feel?
  • What real benefit does it offer?

Example:
✖️ “White ceramic mug, 350 ml.”
☑️ “Your morning coffee, now in a mug that keeps the warmth—and the style—through the whole meeting.”

3. Choose a tone that reflects your brand

There’s no one right way to describe a product. It depends on who’s speaking.

Same product, different voices:

  • Friendly:
    “Smells like a slow Sunday. And yes, it calms down your Mondays too.”
  • Technical:
    “Hand-poured soy wax candle, 0% paraffin, 40-hour burn time, natural lavender scent.”
  • Inspirational:
    “Turn your routine into a ritual. Each lighting is a return to yourself.”
  • Make sure the tone matches your brand’s personality and values.

4. Be specific: highlight what makes it unique

Avoid generic phrases like “great quality” or “nice design.” They don’t say much.

Instead, describe details the customer can picture, feel, or value.

Example:
✖️ “Modern and practical bag.”
☑️ “From morning coffee to Friday night dinner, this bag holds its shape—and your style—effortlessly.”

✖️ “Made with premium materials.”
☑️ “Cotton that feels soft from day one and stands up to washes without losing texture.”

5. Use past content as reference

Don’t start from scratch. Your site, reviews, social media, or “About Us” section already hold strong clues to your brand voice.

You can:

  • Build a library of phrases, structures, and expressions you already use
  • Share examples with your team or collaborators
  • Use the copy suggestions from Dondo’s brand voice report as guidance

That way, you ensure consistency—even if multiple people are writing.

6. Optimize without sounding like a robot

SEO and personality don’t have to clash. The key is to use keywords naturally, without forcing them.

Tips:

  • Use the terms your customer would actually search for
  • Avoid stuffing in unnecessary keywords
  • Keep your brand’s tone and flow intact

Example:
✖️ “Comfortable casual shoes men black leather.”
☑️ “Black leather shoes designed for long days and confident steps. Effortlessly elegant.”

Your brand already speaks. Make sure it says the right thing.

Every description is a chance to reinforce your brand identity. When the tone, message, and style are aligned, you connect better with your audience—and drive more sales.

Still not sure what your brand voice is?
🚀 Discover it for free at dondo.com/ai/brand-voice

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