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Tone of Voice

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Tone of Voice

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Tone of Voice

How we sound is important. It emphasizes our personality. It’s also how we standout and show that Whop is the place where you can be whatever you want to be.

How we sound is important. It emphasizes our personality. It’s also how we standout and show that Whop is the place where you can be whatever you want to be.

How we sound is important. It emphasizes our personality. It’s also how we standout and show that Whop is the place where you can be whatever you want to be.

Key principles for visual tone

Whop is polished, precise, and thoughtfully crafted. But beneath its sleek, systematic exterior lies a playful, vibrant core that draws creators and fans into a world of passion—whether mainstream or niche.

Our brand speaks with a mix of professionalism and personality, inviting curiosity and exploration. Think of it as a well-tailored outfit paired with bold, unexpected details—adding character, charm, and individuality to every interaction.

Just like a marketplace filled with hidden gems for every type of creator, Whop’s identity system embraces cultural microcosms. It’s adaptable, able to zoom into the unique quirks of each subculture, connecting with communities on a deeper level.

When you peel back the layers, Whop reveals a world rich in personality and detail—capturing the essence of every niche with precision and flair.

Brand Level

Marked by color and consistency within brand palette

Passion Level

Marked by color and consistency within brand palette

Culture Level

Marked by color and consistency within brand palette

Key principles for writing

At Whop, we show, don’t tell. Our success and capabilities are reflected in the way our audience receives our brand.

So how do we talk without telling? Simple, with communication principles that keep things short, concise, and sweet. There’s no need to fill in the gaps, because the intention and energy behind every letter in our messaging and copy are crystal clear.

1

Keep it direct.

We are kind, not nice. As your most trusted business partner, we tell you what you need to know in a constructive manner, without sugar-coating it.

How

Use simple and basic sentence structure. Set up clear subjects, objects, verbs, and whatever the rest are. One sentence, one purpose.

2

Keep it playful.

Life should be fun, and so should pursuing your passions. We’re not your co-workers, we’re your besties at work. We’ll keep it a buck, but we’ll have fun doing it.

How

Bring excitement and energy into your writing. Make the joke or reference because you know it’ll land with your reader. All with a mutual recognition of trust and respect.

3

Keep it short.

Life is short, and time is money. Especially in the attention economy. We’re here to help you find what you need to find, learn what you need to know, and do what you need to do in the most efficient way possible.

How

Always consider if you can shorten the sentence. Use clauses for emphasis when necessary.

Practice by channel

Brand

Brand comms is where we make a statement. Write with energy and bold conviction — attracting audiences with a confident aura that they want to be a part of.

Cheat Sheet

Do

  • Keep it short

  • Make every word count

  • Reduce grammatical complexities

  • Keep it active, not passive

  • Prioritize one idea at a time

  • Write like you speak

  • Know your audience

  • Understand reader context

  • Think global

  • Use humor when relevant

  • Demonstrate cultural awareness

  • Speak to broad interests

  • Write inclusively

  • Use “we”, “you”, “our” to humanize

  • Use Oxford commas

  • Be kind

  • Ask for copy support

Don't

  • Use “!”

  • Copy our community’s slang

  • Be repetitive

  • Use jargon

  • Assume readers know what you mean

  • Assume you know the audience

  • Try to say too much

  • Rely on generic phrases

  • Use unnecessary adjectives

  • Use clichés

  • Overthink it

  • Punch down

  • Joke at the expense of another

  • Alienate communities

  • Box ourselves into one scene

Continue To

  • Call our community “you”

  • Shape your writing to the subject

  • Share your passion and skills

  • Write “Whop”, “our”, “we”

  • Celebrate wins

  • Skip unnecessary punctuation

  • Be bold and apologetic

  • Express with controlled irreverance

  • Excite

  • Invite

  • Embrace

  • Use simple grammar

  • Connect with your audience

  • Understand audience priorities

  • Cater to audience passions

  • Refer to this guide

  • Edit. Read. Edit again.