What Memes and Jargon Have in Common
Remember when a Grumpy Cat meme captured exactly how we were all feeling on Monday morning?
Or consider this timeless gem, a sentiment we can all relate to during those moments when everything seems to be going wrong at once.
Memes are my love language, a way to connect and share laughter with my friends and loved ones.
What I love most about memes is that they can serve as a universal language. A perfectly timed reaction image or clever caption can crack us all up, regardless of background.
But here’s the catch with memes: grasping them often requires context.
Imagine trying to explain a movie plot to someone who hasn't seen it, relying solely on movie jargon like "MacGuffin" or "Deus Ex Machina." They'd be lost!
The same can be said when using industry jargon. While jargon is useful for communicating efficiently within a group of peers, it can confuse or alienate those outside the industry.
For instance, imagine visiting a website where every other word is an acronym or a technical term without any explanation.
That's why one of the first things I discuss with website copy clients is their use of industry jargon.
I often tell them, "We aren't going to use the alphabet soup of your industry to impress people. Instead, we are going to explain what you do in terms everyone can understand."
Clients sometimes worry that simplifying their language might diminish the depth or expertise of their offering. But in reality, clarity doesn’t mean sacrificing detail—it means conveying that detail in a way that anyone can grasp.
By using plain language, we ensure that everyone who visits the website, regardless of their familiarity with the industry, can easily understand what the business offers and – more importantly – why it matters.
Clear communication, just like a well-crafted meme, should be accessible and engaging for everyone. This builds trust and makes your message stand out. When people understand what you offer, they're more likely to connect and become part of your community.
And isn’t that what we all want in the end?
If you’ve been struggling to communicate your value because you’re caught up in the alphabet soup of acronyms and jumbled jargon, let’s talk. My superpower is serving as an English-to-English translator and communicating your brand as a story that everyone can understand. Book your Clarity Call today to get the conversation started.