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Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
Old 06-06-2007, 04:38 PM Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
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Hi Guys,

I am going to be doing webdesign for people (small sites etc) nothing major but I cannot think of a name to go by.

I own nick-harper.co.uk but I have found it isn't very inspirational for any logo designs which means I find it hard to design sites as I usually design them around the logo and general style.

Does anybody have any idea how I can find a bit of inspiration on a name to go by?

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Old 06-06-2007, 06:04 PM Re: Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
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I spent weeks trying to find a name for my personal site it seems that every thing was taken. I'm convinced that every single 'single' word in the dictionary has been taken for .com.
I ended up choosing AspireCreate.com.
I say the best thing to do is get the Thesaurus out and find loads of nice sounding/looking words that you believe sum you up and mix and match them until you find something that appeals to you.

Also. Always leave out the " - ". If someone asks what is your site called then you have to say blah blah 'dash' blah balh.com. It doesn't sound good. that's what I think anyway.
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:51 AM Re: Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
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Hi Nick,

The name can always be different than the URL you choose. As long as you're not calling yourself "bonehead web designs" the name isn't as important as the reputation you will build. Amazon.com doesn't have anything to do with books - but that's how they started their on line business - selling books. Now they sell almost anything you can think of because they've built a good rep as a reliable supplier.

Sounds like you have a specific market niche you want to develop; think of a company name they might feel comfortable with.
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Old 06-07-2007, 01:04 AM Re: Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
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MY IDEA
Why not see what is available name wise on domains that is proffessional then Base your name for your company off of that. Also short domains that are .com tend to get more hits in my experience when compared to .net .org because .com is the default in alot of browsers.
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Old 06-07-2007, 02:35 AM Re: Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
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I'm not sure how old you are, but there used to be an old song back in the 60s when I was a kid, that was on the top 10 and played on radio stations everywhere. It was called "Harper Valley PTA" ... you could do a spin on that as Harper Valley Design (your last name).

Or, maybe a spin off of your first name (Nick), =
Nick of Time Web Design.

Hope it helps get the creative juices flowing.
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Old 06-07-2007, 09:57 AM Re: Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
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I'm not sure how old you are, but there used to be an old song back in the 60s when I was a kid, that was on the top 10 and played on radio stations everywhere. It was called "Harper Valley PTA" ... you could do a spin on that as Harper Valley Design (your last name).

Or, maybe a spin off of your first name (Nick), =
Nick of Time Web Design.

Hope it helps get the creative juices flowing.
WOW Deb. You are very creative. I'm definitely getting your advice for new company name ideas...
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:33 PM Re: Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
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LOL. I used to be an English Teacher so that part comes naturally ... but Thanks.
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Old 06-07-2007, 07:54 PM Re: Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
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Alternatively, you could do something like Nickel Web Design and play off the nickel (silver) color and shape.

If nothing else, you gave yourself a nickname that your buddies can use without subjecting to ritual abuse every time they say it.
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Old 06-11-2007, 08:06 AM Re: Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
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Thanks guys,

I went with "Smarter Webdesign" in the end.

No that catchy though ha!
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Old 06-14-2007, 06:12 PM Re: Doing Web Design but cannot think of a name!
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noooo. Don't do it. It sounds a bit amateurish. I would go with one of the suggested names on this thread!
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