What's in a name?

avandrunen · 15th Sep 2012, 08:27 PM

Good day all,

I am in need of some council from those that have been there. I am getting prepared to jump on-board the mobile site biz train along with everyone else, I am grabbing Willr's course and snapper program.

To do this I need to be able to take payments...to take payments I need a merchant account...to get a merchant account I need a business bank account...to get the bank account I need a registered business name...everyone still with me so far...awesome.

Here is my dilemma...as much as I am planning on starting with mobile site builds my long term goal is larger...desktop sites, mobile marketing, seo, etc...

I was thinking of going with something like Scorpio Web Solutions...but now I am wondering if that is to broad and I should go with something mobile specific...like Robert X did with his awesome name.."Rockstar Mobile Media". My concern with going to specific is that when I branch out I may have to use a new name and get a new account, etc...

Would love thoughts, suggestions, or kicks in the ass telling me I am way over thinking this and to just get started already.

Thanks for all useful comments,

Adrian

bumkeun · 15th Sep 2012, 08:43 PM

This is how I started.

Sole Proprietorship. Checks & Cash. Obviously you need a business name and to register it with your county.

Then just go out & sell! Good luck!

rising_sun · 16th Sep 2012, 08:12 AM

A beautiful name is more than a lot of well,
I believe it,if you wanna do anything you must mind it.

EnergizeMedia · 16th Sep 2012, 08:44 AM

Branding is really important, have you ever considered using a variation of your name

i.e John Smith Media, John Smith Marketing

Rob28x · 16th Sep 2012, 09:56 AM

I wanted to keep mine flexible so I went with TP Marketing Solutions.

WF99 · 16th Sep 2012, 10:03 AM

A name is the summary of the whole item or thing or service .. I think you can named it with the type of your service ..

CaitlinRamos · 16th Sep 2012, 10:12 AM

Short, ringy names are the best. I wouldn't suggest Scorpio Web Solutions as it is a bit too long and generic. Even something like Avan Marketing is cool to me!

avandrunen · 16th Sep 2012, 11:10 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

Branding is important...and I absolutely want a name with a nice ring to it...some more thinking I guess.

justbenoticed · 16th Sep 2012, 12:15 PM

I wouldn't put your name in it to be honest as if you ever want to sell it, I would just come up with something super catchy and unique!

John Ayling · 16th Sep 2012, 06:12 PM

Don't get too hung up on a name - just decide on something and get out there are and make it work.
Don't be afraid of doing the 'wrong thing'.
To your success!

avandrunen · 16th Sep 2012, 07:02 PM

Thanks John....

that's probably the point I need to focus... things can always be changed.

Thanks everyone for your input.

WillR · 16th Sep 2012, 07:22 PM

I used 'media' in my name so that I can branch out into all aspects and am not just stuck in one section of the market.

SJJPFTW · 16th Sep 2012, 11:36 PM

something something marketing always works

WillR · 16th Sep 2012, 11:43 PM

These are some good words you can use in your business name to appeal to a wider audience.

XYZ Marketing
XYZ Media
XYZ Solutions
XYZ Marketing Solutions

Dan Grossman · 16th Sep 2012, 11:44 PM

Don't forget about trademarks. Choose a name that's confusingly similar to an existing mark, and sooner or later you'll be in court, unraveling all those accounts you setup in that name.

Don't worry too much about having the perfect name, or making it short. Most people will never even know your company name; they'll only know the names of your sites or products.

avandrunen · 17th Sep 2012, 12:09 AM

Thanks Willr...as it is your course I will be picking up...I will definitely take your advice on the matter...

You make a very good point though...I was originally going to go with XYZ Web Solutions, but I can see how that would limit me.

Very...Very good point Dan...on both points in your post...thanks.

avandrunen · 17th Sep 2012, 06:39 PM

I've been rolling around the use of Media in my name all day...that really works well with a couple of the different names I was thinking off....

Now to work on demo sites while I decide on the first half of the name.

Thanks Again all

15th Sep 2012, 08:27 PM	#1
avandrunen Saber New Media War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 270 Thanks: 66 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts	What's in a name? Share on: Good day all, I am in need of some council from those that have been there. I am getting prepared to jump on-board the mobile site biz train along with everyone else, I am grabbing Willr's course and snapper program. To do this I need to be able to take payments...to take payments I need a merchant account...to get a merchant account I need a business bank account...to get the bank account I need a registered business name...everyone still with me so far...awesome. Here is my dilemma...as much as I am planning on starting with mobile site builds my long term goal is larger...desktop sites, mobile marketing, seo, etc... I was thinking of going with something like Scorpio Web Solutions...but now I am wondering if that is to broad and I should go with something mobile specific...like Robert X did with his awesome name.."Rockstar Mobile Media". My concern with going to specific is that when I branch out I may have to use a new name and get a new account, etc... Would love thoughts, suggestions, or kicks in the ass telling me I am way over thinking this and to just get started already. Thanks for all useful comments, Adrian

15th Sep 2012, 08:43 PM	#2
bumkeun Active Warrior Join Date: 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 49 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: What's in a name? Share on: This is how I started. Sole Proprietorship. Checks & Cash. Obviously you need a business name and to register it with your county. Then just go out & sell! Good luck!

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rising_sun Banned Join Date: 2010 Posts: 885 Thanks: 16 Thanked 65 Times in 64 Posts	Re: What's in a name? Share on: A beautiful name is more than a lot of well, I believe it,if you wanna do anything you must mind it.

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16th Sep 2012, 11:10 AM	#8
avandrunen Saber New Media War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 270 Thanks: 66 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts	Re: What's in a name? Share on: Thanks for the feedback everyone. Branding is important...and I absolutely want a name with a nice ring to it...some more thinking I guess.

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John Ayling HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 225 Thanks: 41 Thanked 47 Times in 36 Posts	Re: What's in a name? Share on: Don't get too hung up on a name - just decide on something and get out there are and make it work. Don't be afraid of doing the 'wrong thing'. To your success!
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16th Sep 2012, 07:02 PM	#11
avandrunen Saber New Media War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 270 Thanks: 66 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts	Re: What's in a name? Share on: Thanks John.... that's probably the point I need to focus... things can always be changed. Thanks everyone for your input.

16th Sep 2012, 07:22 PM	#12
WillR Digital Marketer War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 12,475 Thanks: 1,984 Thanked 8,187 Times in 4,079 Posts	Re: What's in a name? Share on: I used 'media' in my name so that I can branch out into all aspects and am not just stuck in one section of the market.
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WillR Digital Marketer War Room Member Join Date: 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 12,475 Thanks: 1,984 Thanked 8,187 Times in 4,079 Posts	Re: What's in a name? Share on: These are some good words you can use in your business name to appeal to a wider audience. XYZ Marketing XYZ Media XYZ Solutions XYZ Marketing Solutions
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16th Sep 2012, 11:44 PM	#15
Dan Grossman White Hat Marketer War Room Member Join Date: 2007 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Posts: 1,546 Thanks: 77 Thanked 775 Times in 267 Posts	Re: What's in a name? Share on: Don't forget about trademarks. Choose a name that's confusingly similar to an existing mark, and sooner or later you'll be in court, unraveling all those accounts you setup in that name. Don't worry too much about having the perfect name, or making it short. Most people will never even know your company name; they'll only know the names of your sites or products.
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17th Sep 2012, 12:09 AM	#16
avandrunen Saber New Media War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 270 Thanks: 66 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts	Re: What's in a name? Share on: Thanks Willr...as it is your course I will be picking up...I will definitely take your advice on the matter... You make a very good point though...I was originally going to go with XYZ Web Solutions, but I can see how that would limit me. Very...Very good point Dan...on both points in your post...thanks.

17th Sep 2012, 06:39 PM	#17
avandrunen Saber New Media War Room Member Join Date: 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 270 Thanks: 66 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts	Re: What's in a name? Share on: I've been rolling around the use of Media in my name all day...that really works well with a couple of the different names I was thinking off.... Now to work on demo sites while I decide on the first half of the name. Thanks Again all