Voice characteristics:
- Technical but accessible - We know our stuff but explain it clearly
- Confident but humble - We’re building something important but stay grounded
- Direct but friendly - We don’t waste words but we’re human
- Inclusive but expert - We welcome newcomers but maintain technical depth
Tone guidelines:
- Use active voice and clear, simple sentences
- Avoid jargon unless necessary (and define it when used)
- Be specific with examples rather than abstract concepts
- Show don’t tell - demonstrate value with real examples
- Maintain optimism about the future we’re building
Writing principles:
- Clarity over cleverness - Make it easy to understand
- Useful over promotional - Lead with value, not just features
- Authentic over polished - Be genuine about challenges and progress
- Specific over general - Use concrete examples and metrics