tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86095622009-06-02T05:32:06.295-07:00Information About Naming Your Company, Domain Name or ProductsDoug Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703887854968571992noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609562.post-47274805169834802962007-08-09T13:51:00.000-07:002007-08-09T14:26:49.283-07:00

I saw a video on You Tube the other day with some great naming advice. So I thought I would share it with you. Enjoy....Click here for the naming tips video

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Last night Anna asked, "Is the Naming Toolbox Journal coming back?"It has been a long time since I posted to this blog. The answer to Anna's question is a resounding - "Yes."In the last few months we've moved our offices. I've also had several projects taking up all of my time. Enough excuses. In the next few weeks, I'll start writing again on a regular schedule. A few potential topics are:

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Do you want your business to really stand out from the crowd? Then create a name for your business that stands for the qualities that make your business different from your competition.Will your business provide a faster service? How much faster? Rachel Ray's TV show "30 Minute Meals" is a great example of a name that tells people immediately that her show is different from the other shows on the

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Today Bev Thomas sent us the following question:Q: "How do I find out if any other engineering company is using the "tag line" we are considering adding to our name?" A: Hi Bev. What you're asking is a trademark question. First, let me give you a disclaimer, I'm not a laywer and I recomend that you consult an attorney for any legal advice. With that being said, there are several tools for finding

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Today Deej Frankli-Gamble asked, "How do I find out if my business name exists already?"ANSWER: If you are starting your business as a sole proprietor, all you need to do is check with you State and see if the name is available. Then you file for a DBA otherwise known as a fictitious name with your state. Each state has a filing fee, these are usually minimal. You can find out more about filing a

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If you're starting a new business as a sole proprietor you'll need to register your business name with your state. The first step is to go to your local county clerk's office to file your business name. Here's an example from Austin, Texas on how to register a business name:http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/dba.aspHere's an example from Los Angeles, California:http://www.lavote.net/CLERK/

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If you've ever tried to transfer a domain name, you may have found the process frustrating. There are a couple of simple steps that you can take in order to make the transfer process easier and faster. That's why I created this tutorial. With that said, here's a link to "How to Transfer a Domain Name" tutorial.Good Luck- Doug

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This week a highly respected copywriter that I admire, Gary Bencivenga, wrote a great article about creating names with a benefit built in the name. Anyone thinking about naming a company, product or service would be wise to read this article:"How to Name Your Product...including 21 examples of great names"Happy naming,Doug

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STEP 1. Go to one of the domain name registration websites:Network Solutions (priced at $34.99 for 1 year) Register.com (priced at $35 for 1 year) DSC Web Domains (priced at $27.90 for 2 years) You're also able to compare domain registration prices.STEP 2. Find Out If Your Domain Name is AvailableAt a domain registration website enter the domain name you want in the domain name search box; then

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If you plan on having a website, this 6 part series of blog posts is for you. Many professional website designers don't even know some of these secrets. That is why this series of posts could make you a bundle and could also help you dominate your niche or market. To find out more, you'll want to read every word of this post . . .Mistake #1 Naming Your Website Before You Write a Strong Purpose

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Last month I shelled out a few thousand dollars for a 3-day marketing seminar. This seminar was jam packed with great info on marketing information products. I rubbed elbows with several marketing superstars and lots of marketing-superhero-wannabes. Plus I took a legal pad full of notes (besides the materials given out as part of the deal).After most seminars people are excited and motivated for

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Recently I was asked 3 questions from a scientist starting a service business. I've been asked questions like these several times before, so I thought it would be good to put the answers here. So here you go....QUESTION: "The name I had thought of consists of three words, one of which is a number. The already registered domain has the number written in letters, so my question is, is it worthwhile

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Since it's Friday, today's the perfect day to review any lessons learned this week. This week's lesson was taken from my personal life but applies to business too.My brother is married and has 4 kids. He lives in Tulsa, OK. So does my Mom. So does several other relatives. My wife and I live in Dallas.Typically we see my family a couple of times a year when we go to Mom's house for a holiday. For

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Want a shortcut to naming your business or product? First, make a quick list of qualities you want your name to represent. Second, find the latin or greek equivalent. Third, make a list of animals that can symbolize those characteristics. Then make word combinations.Qualities and latin equivalants:Fast = celer, celeris, celere (as in accelerate)Easy = facilis, facile (as in facilitate)Strong =

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Are you trying to name your business? If so the most important thing you can do is make sure that your business has a unique selling proposition (or USP) first. Then name your business in a way that highlights the uniqueness of your business. So what is a unique selling proposition? "A USP is that distinct and appealing idea that sets you and your business, or practice, favorably apart from

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If you're having a tough time naming a business or product, try putting an animal in the name. The animal should visually represent characteristics that you want to highlight in your product or service.For example, if you want to show visually that your business offers fast service, use a cheetah or a road runner in your name. That is why we named a fast and powerful shopping cart solution Fast

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