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Voice & content.

How we write matters as much as how we design. This page sets the standard for every word that appears in an Aceve product — buttons, errors, empty states, notifications, onboarding — so that no matter which team or subsidiary ships it, it sounds like one company.

Core Voice: Who We Are

Our brand voice remains constant, while our tone adapts to the audience and context.

Dimension
Our approach
Why?
Formal vs. Casual
Casual yet professional
Friendly and accessible, avoiding unnecessary jargon.
Funny vs. Serious
Balanced, but engaging
Prioritizing clarity while using light industry-relevant humour when appropriate.
Respectful vs. Irreverent
Always respectful
We respect our audience's expertise and challenges.
Enthusiastic vs. Matter-of-fact
Solution-driven enthusiasm
Inspiring action without exaggeration.

Tone by Channel

Our brand voice remains constant, while our tone adapts to the audience and context.

Branding & Corporate Communication

Competent, Trustworthy, and Visionary
Purpose-driven, Industry-focused
Straightforward & Clear
Type
Do
Don't
Everyday communication
"We help construction professionals save time and work smarter."
"Aceve Group's cloud-based solutions revolutionize workflows."
Company milestone
"For 15 years, we've built the tools construction teams rely on — and we're just getting started."
"Aceve Group is celebrating its 15th anniversary!"
Partnership announcement
"Aceve has partnered with [Organization] to bring safer, smarter workflows to construction sites across Europe."
"We're so excited to announce our new partnership with [Organization]!!"

Social Media & Marketing

Engaging, Conversational, and Action-Oriented
Customer-Centric, Informative but Digestible
Localized & Relevant
Type
Do
Don't
Everyday communication
"Tired of drowning in paperwork? Our new tool keeps your projects organized, so you don't have to."
"Our new feature streamlines project management for enhanced productivity."
Feature update announcement
"We've made scheduling easier! Our new drag-and-drop calendar lets you plan projects faster. Check it out today!"
"Version 2.3.1 has been released with feature enhancements and bug fixes."
Company acquisition announcement
"Exciting news! [Company Name] is now part of Aceve. This means better tools, improved services, and more support for your business. Welcome aboard!"
"We have acquired [Company Name]. More details to follow."

In-App

In-app tone follows the Microcopy Patterns below.

Where You're Speaking

The same message, adjusted for the platform and market it reaches.

Platform-Specific Adaptations

Platform
Emphasis
📢 LinkedIn
Thought leadership & case studies
📸 Instagram & Facebook
Real use cases & customer stories
🎥 TikTok & YouTube
How-to videos & behind-the-scenes content

Localization Tone Adjustments

Market
Emphasis
🇩🇪 Germany
Precision, efficiency, compliance
🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇩🇰 Nordics
Simplicity and practicality
🇬🇧 UK
Reliability and professionalism
🇪🇺 Central Europe
Clear, structured, informative

UX Microcopy Guidelines

Concise & clear — Short, familiar language, no jargon.
Actionable — Active voice, clear next step.
Encouraging, not blaming — Frame errors and guidance positively.
Consistent — Same terminology and patterns everywhere.
Accessible & inclusive — Works for all users and needs.
Globally adaptable — Simple enough to translate without losing meaning.

What is In-App & UX Writing?

In-app and UX writing focuses on creating intuitive, clear, and useful microcopy that enhances user interactions with the product. This includes:

Microcopy — Short text snippets such as tooltips, buttons, form labels, and pop-ups.
Guided User Journeys — Step-by-step messages that help users complete tasks.
Error Prevention & Recovery — Friendly, actionable error messages and confirmations.
Onboarding Content — Welcome messages and feature discovery guides.

Microcopy Patterns

Type
Do
Don't
CTA button
"Start Now"
"Submit"
Success message
"Great job! Your task is complete."
"Completed."
Error message
"Oops! That password doesn't look right. Try again or reset it."
"Authentication Error: Your credentials are invalid."
Form labels & placeholders
Use descriptive yet concise text to guide input.
Vague, generic labels that don't describe the expected input.
Navigation cues
Ensure users understand where they are and where they can go next.
Controls or labels that give no context on the user's current step or what comes next.
Tooltips & help messages
Provide additional guidance without overwhelming users.
Long, jargon-heavy text that overwhelms instead of clarifying.
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