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Voice and Tone
This page outlines the tone guidelines for the Basis design system, emphasizing being dedicated to others, honest, positive, smart, professional, and clear and direct in communication.
Dedicated to others
Show that we are dedicated to helping people accomplish their tasks. Consider their goals, motivations, context, and flow.
Do
Proposal received from ChicagoTribune.com (notification to agency user who sent the RFP)
Needs ad server export
Add to plan without a contact
Don't
Proposal received from ChicagoTribune.com (notification to all members of account team)
Honest
Be honest about how the application behaves and when things go wrong.
Do
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Don't
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Positive
Present information using positive language instead of negative language--say “can” and “do” instead of “can’t” and “don’t”. It gives users confidence. Avoid being too cheerful as it can come off as insincere.
Do
Upload a CSV with column headers representing Unique ID, Name, Date, and at least one delivery metric.
Try again
To apply add ons, create a revision.
Spring 2016 exported to Google Campaign Manager
Don't
File (.csv) must include column headers representing Unique ID, Name, Date, and at least one delivery metric.
An error occurred
You can’t apply add-ons to an approved plan
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Smart
Demonstrate that we understand the complexity and pain points of the domain. Emphasize the benefits of our technology, but be humble.
Do
Export your media plan to Google Campaign Manager or Sizmek
Send your media plan to leading ad servers with one click! Send and receive messages, RFPs, Proposals, and IOs
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Send your media plan to leading ad servers with one click!
All of your communication in one place
Professional
Our users are professionals – treat them as such. Remember that professional doesn’t mean curt or overly formal. Be inviting and human.
Do
Upload a file 150 KB or less
Edit selected
Enter a brand name
Data Segment reports no longer include metrics calculated from spend
Don't
Oops! File is too big!
Edit checked
Please ensure your brand has a name
Please be aware that selected columns have been removed from Data Segment reports
Clear and Direct
Respect the fast paced nature of our users’ work. Only provide essential details so they can focus on their own task.
Do
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Vendor ID is already used
Don't
An API error occurred and some of your changes could not be saved. Your tactic was turned off to prevent overspend. Verify your changes, turn the tactic back on, and try saving again.
This ID is already used by another vendor. Vendor IDs should be unique within your ERP system. Contact your billing specialist for help.