How To Choose a Name for Your Blog

Sometimes the hardest part of starting a website or blog is picking a name. You don’t want to choose something you may not like in a few years, but everything that you do like seems to be taken. So how do you go about choosing a name for your blog, without wasting too much time?

Consider Your Own Name

If you have a super common name this may be difficult, but it’s always worth considering just naming your blog or business after yourself. You’re already stuck with your name for the rest of your life, so creating a website with the same name is a pretty safe bet. If you don’t like your name, or someone already has a blog or website with your name, it’s time to brainstorm.

Brainstorming

Think about the mood of your blog or brand. How do you want people to feel when they enter your site, what service or product will you provide? What are some words that describe that feeling or mood? Write the words down then look up synonyms and other similar meaning words and don’t stop until you’ve filled up an entire page. Then, start pairing words together and make a list of what sounds good. Think about why you like the combinations that you like and try to come up with a list of options that you feel positively about.

Check If Available

One of the worst feelings is coming up with a name only to realize that someone else already has the website. My favorite place to check domain availability is namechk.com. Not only does it tell you if someone owns the domain, it also scans Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and basically every other social media platform to see if your name is being used as a username. Work your way down your list of name options and hope that at least one is available. If you strike out, it’s time to go back to the drawing board and brainstorm all over again.

Picking a name is just one facet of starting a new business but it can often be the most daunting. How did you name your business?