How to Create an ‘About Us’ Page That Actually Converts For Your Sustainable Brand

How often do you pass by a website’s ‘About Us’ page, only to be handed a generic, boilerplate description of who they are and what they do? It rarely provokes thought or motivates you to support sustainable businesses, right? So WHY are you doing the same thing on your eco-friendly site?!

Let’s set the record straight: if you think your sustainable brand lacks a compelling story to tell, discard that thought.

As a brand storytelling expert for ethical businesses, I’ve crafted compelling stories (and “About Us” pages) from scratch for sustainable shops just like yours. It IS possible, and I’m going to show you exactly how.

The first thing to remember when writing your ‘About Us’ page is to focus not on your sustainable brand but on the conscious consumer who will land on your site. When creating an About Us page on Shopify, consider what will make them swoon and think, “Ooo, yes, this eco-friendly brand aligns with my values. I’m sold!”

Why Do You Need an About Us Page for Your Sustainable Shop?

If you’re wondering whether you really need an About Us page on your sustainable Shopify store, I’m going to shake your shoulders and tell you to do it—LIKE RIGHT NOW.

A well-crafted about us page is essential for building trust and credibility with your potential eco-conscious customers. It’s your platform to showcase your sustainability journey, ethical values, and environmental mission and tie it back to your customer personas. When conscious consumers believe you truly understand their needs and frustrations about wasteful practices, they’re more likely to trust your sustainable brand, leading to increased customer satisfaction and higher conversion rates for your ethical products. When customers believe you truly understand their needs and frustrations, they’re more likely to trust you, leading to increased customer satisfaction and higher conversion rates.

Plus, a standout about us page can attract environmentally minded customers and differentiate your sustainable brand in a crowded market.

Brand Statements for Sustainable Businesses

So how do you get started?

Well…first, we’re going to create a little something called a “brand statement” that highlights your commitment to sustainability.

What is a brand statement, you ask?

If you Google “Brand Statement,” you’ll find dozens of articles explaining what it is and how long it should be. For our purposes, let’s consider it 3-4 sentences that weave in two key elements:

• Brand Identity: The ethical values that give your sustainable brand its unique personality.
• Unique Selling Proposition: Presenting your eco-friendly product as the solution to your conscious customer’s problems or frustrations.

Well, that was a lot, but stick with me! Let’s explore Brand Identity for sustainable businesses first.

Brand Identity 

Just like your ideal eco-conscious customer, you and your sustainable business hold a set of values that form the foundation of your brand’s story. These brand values could include sustainability, ethical sourcing, zero-waste, carbon neutrality, transparency, social responsibility, or even things like family wellness, mindful consumption, and supporting fair trade communities. While brand identity can also include your vision and mission for a better planet, I really want you to focus on the ethical values you bring your customers for this first part.

I also want you to consider how you’ll communicate these sustainable values to your customers. Is your tone going to be passionate about environmental change? Approachably eco-friendly? Educational about sustainable practices? Empowering conscious consumers?

Once you’ve determined your shared values and tone, let’s move on to your unique selling proposition.

Unique Selling Proposition for Sustainable Businesses

This can be tricky because many sustainable brands think of it as simply comparing their eco-friendly product to conventional alternatives. In reality, it’s about showcasing your sustainable product’s value to your customers’ lives while protecting the planet. What environmental problem are they currently facing, and how can your ethical product solve it?

For this proposition to be effective, it must be outward-focused, directly engaging with your eco-conscious customers. Remember, sustainable consumers relate more to real-life narratives behind ethical brands, so sharing authentic stories about your sustainability journey can enhance engagement and retention.

The easiest way to figure this out is to ask yourself: What sustainability problem does your product solve? Plastic waste? Chemical exposure? Fast fashion? Reflect on your customer personas. Most of these questions should be answered if you’ve already done that exercise for your conscious consumers.

Think about it and jot it down.

Now, Let’s Create Your Brand Statement

SO – now that you have your Unique Value Proposition and you’ve developed your Brand Identity, we’re going to weave both into a brand statement that can be used on your about us page. While copywriters write their brand statements in multiple ways, this is how I want you to lay it out:

• A strong heading that includes you and your ideal customers’ shared values
• 2-3 sentences that describe your customers’ frustrations and highlight how your product can help
• A sentence or question that leaves your customer curious and engaged

To get those creative juices running, here are some real client statements I’ve written (just a side note, some of these clients are not entirely sustainable, but you’ll get an idea of how to layout everything):

“Where Every Day is a Reason to Celebrate

The Bottom Line about Brand Statements 

Keep it punchy, and try not to overthink it. The best statements for eco-friendly brands are those that are clear, concise, and consistently reflect your sustainability values! This is your first step toward creating an engaging and unique ‘About Us’ page for your sustainable shop. Place that brand statement at the top of your page, and you’ll hook your eco-conscious customer right away. For the rest of the page, sprinkle in your sustainable brand’s mission statement, environmental vision, and any other valuable information for your environmentally aware website visitors.

I highly suggest including the following:

• Background on your sustainable company & founders (if you’re comfortable with being the face of your ethical brand)
• Environmental charities or sustainability initiatives you might be working or involved with
• Other unique selling points that can be linked to other pages on your site (ie: zero-waste practices, ethical sourcing, carbon neutrality – sometimes not everything can fit on one page)

 

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Hi! If we haven’t already met, I’m Laura! Founder of Dolgify and author of this little blog. I help small to mid-sized sustainable merchants build eco-friendly stores and ethical stories their conscious customers deserve. If you liked this post and want to learn more, here are a few ways you can connect with me:

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Cheers,
Laura