[JeromyS]

Help me pick a headline for my new website and win $20!

I am in the process of putting together a new blog to replace my old one (hillbillydirect.com). i will be simply using my user name JeromyS as my domain and site name. I will also rebrand to my various existing social accounts.

The focus of the blog will be BASIC Wordpress, Blogging, Social Media and Internet Marketing (not affiliate marketing).

My intention will to be not too technical as I intend to provide information for folks that don't have a lot of technical knowledge that want a personal blog, a small website for a 'mom and pop' business or other basic website.

My site will have my site name, JeromyS with a one line site description. That is what this contest is about, that one line description (goes on the header under site name).

I am looking for ideas that are,

descriptive, yet short,
memorable,
entertaining.

I will leave this open until Monday, January 31, 2011 12PM Pacific Time. Then I will pick one idea that I like best and award $20 to that person. Winnings will be sent via Pay Pal and will be in US funds.

Thanks all! and Good Luck!

JeromyS

[bareket57]

I just had a look at your blog and I really like it. I hope you wont close it - it would be a real shame if you did.
As for your new blog - I suggest the following title: JeromyS Pearls of Wisdom & Words of Gold - Good Advice can pave the Way to making your Fortune.

P.S. I was inspired by the design on your Rippin' up the Online Business World Banner.

[Dave Lianelli]

JeromyS, instead of using JeromyS in your site title - I'd suggest either changing it into Jeremy's, leaving it out all together, or using your full name.

JeromyS, your nickname, is just that... a nickname!

As for a tagline, here's some suggestions:

-Easy Sites, Easy Money
-Doing Business Online for Dummies (might want to check if you're not breaking copyrights)
-Smart Advice for Non-Technical Small Businesses (not catchy but really gives an idea for your target market)

[tjmiller]

Originally Posted by Dave Lianelli

JeromyS, instead of using JeromyS in your site title - I'd suggest either changing it into Jeremy's, leaving it out all together, or using your full name.

JeromyS, your nickname, is just that... a nickname!

Where exactly did you get that it was a nickname? I thought it was his first name and the first initial of his last name?

That's not much different than me using TJ Miller, when my name is Teresa J Miller, or if I had decided to use TeresaM.

[wanna-succeed]

I can think of a few...
Here they are:

1) "Isn't it about time you learned how to create a blog?"

2) "JeromyS' ('s) Job is to help you build your first successful blog!"
You could rephrase the first word into : "Our" job, "My" job....

3) "We have all the necesarry tools to carve an online business using your ideas!"

4) "We have all the necesarry tools to carve your online business with you at the helm!"

5) "Come be the boss of your new website."

6) "Learn the tools & gain the trade of a successful online business!"

7) "A gradual step by step plan giving you all the tools & knowledge you need to create a money-making website!"

8) "An easy to understand guide to creating your first online money maker!"

9) "Simple solutions to accommodate your desire of creating a successful blog!"

10) "Ask & you shall receive....Crucial information on creating a successful website!"

11) "You have just entered the website workshop, where you will receive all the information you need on using all the proper power tools to hammer your way to the top!"


I'll probably come think of more soon. Once I get in a creative mode, there's no stopping me...
I hope you like these.
Good luck with your site.

P.S I like using exclamation marks...I'm sure you noticed. You can always end the sentences with a simple dot, I just find exclamation marks to be eye catching and authority givers when in headers.

[Dave Lianelli]

Originally Posted by tjmiller

Where exactly did you get that it was a nickname? I thought it was his first name and the first initial of his last name?

That's not much different than me using TJ Miller, when my name is Teresa J Miller, or if I had decided to use TeresaM.

Teresa,

Maybe I misused the word 'nickname', but a lot won't even guess that JeromyS is his firstname + initial or surname.

Most likely, the aim for the blog is to make money. Well, if you ask me (or any of my non-IM friends) if they trust someone who uses a 'nickname' they say No.

For branding purposes, authority and to build a true business - it's better to not use 'nicknames'.

[AnonymouS12]

Jeremie's (JeromyS) tips and tricks of internet marketting.
Or JeromyS' Internet (Marketting) Advices
JeromyS' Webmaster tips and tricks
JeromyS' Guides and Tutorials. Read less, Learn more.
And at last "It's not possible to remember everything, but it's possible to know."

[JeromyS]

Originally Posted by bareket57

I just had a look at your blog and I really like it. I hope you wont close it - it would be a real shame if you did.
As for your new blog - I suggest the following title: JeromyS Pearls of Wisdom & Words of Gold - Good Advice can pave the Way to making your Fortune.

P.S. I was inspired by the design on your Rippin' up the Online Business World Banner.

Thank you for the compliment I had a guy that I found on elance do that header and logo for me. I thought he did a great job.

Originally Posted by Dave Lianelli

JeromyS, instead of using JeromyS in your site title - I'd suggest either changing it into Jeremy's, leaving it out all together, or using your full name.

JeromyS, your nickname, is just that... a nickname!

As for a tagline, here's some suggestions:

-Easy Sites, Easy Money
-Doing Business Online for Dummies (might want to check if you're not breaking copyrights)
-Smart Advice for Non-Technical Small Businesses (not catchy but really gives an idea for your target market)

Hmm, I appreciate your thoughts on this. Yes this is my first name and first initial. I had thought to put my full (real) name in my about me page, perhaps that isn't enough. I don't really want to use my full name on the site header, because it is long and hard to pronounce. I do want to build trust, of course, I thought this may have been the problem with my existing site. Anyway, I appreciate your thoughts on this. I like your "Smart advice for Non technical Small Businesses" headline, but your right, its not 'catchy'.

I hope you all don't mind if I extend this contest to allow more ideas? Thanks a lot to those that have shared so far.
Jeromy

[wanna-succeed]

Brace yourselves, I feel a 2nd creative wind in me...

Here are a few more I have in head:

1) "The simplest, quickest & most memorable duie to creating a profitable website you will ever encounter!"

2) "Learn how to correctly use Wordpress, Social Media & Internet Marketing and create an online moneymaker!"
You could repeat the opening and close with ".....Internet Marketing and create a profitable website!"

3) "Discover these powerful Online Marketing techniques & Build yourself a money making website!" - Or ".....Build yourself a profitable website!"

Hope these help!

[bareket57]

Again, inspired by your beautiful logo and website banner - here are some more suggestions:
JeromyS Pearls of Wisdom & Words of Gold will help you climb to the peaks of success.
JeromyS Pearls of Wisdom & Words of Gold will guide you along the way to success.
JeromyS Pearls of Wisdom & Words of Gold will let you walk the road of fortune.

[dorothydot]

Hi,
Here are a few that I came up with - feel free to mix and match:

"The Shocking Truth About Building a Website...
It's EASY!"


"Starting From Knowing Next to Nothing... You Can Make Your Own Website."
I'll Show You How; It's Fast and Easy. Honest!


"What Would You Build If You Could Create Your Own Website?"


If You've Always Wanted To Build Your Own Website...
Let Me Show You How Easy It Really Is.



Here's How You Can Create, Construct and Maintain Your OWN WEBSITE -
I'll Show You, Starting Today!

Does Your Fear Of Website-Technology Keep You From Building Your Own Website?
(or)
Don't Let Your Fear Of Website-Technology Stop You From Building Your Own Website!

Okay, I hope one of these strikes the right note for you!
Sincerely,
Dot Pecson

[tjmiller]

Originally Posted by JeromyS

Thank you for the compliment I had a guy that I found on elance do that header and logo for me. I thought he did a great job.



Hmm, I appreciate your thoughts on this. Yes this is my first name and first initial. I had thought to put my full (real) name in my about me page, perhaps that isn't enough. I don't really want to use my full name on the site header, because it is long and hard to pronounce. I do want to build trust, of course, I thought this may have been the problem with my existing site. Anyway, I appreciate your thoughts on this. I like your "Smart advice for Non technical Small Businesses" headline, but your right, its not 'catchy'.

I hope you all don't mind if I extend this contest to allow more ideas? Thanks a lot to those that have shared so far.
Jeromy

I'm still going to disagree with Dave and say that it is perfectly alright to use JeromyS. You are branding YOU. In your about page you could then put something like Who is JeromyS? JeromyS is Jeromy S..... (last name) and then go on to tell your story. I know that doesn't help with the headline, so how about this one:

JeromyS: Low-Tech Web Advice

Good luck to you!

Teresa

[tjmiller]

Another option, Jeromy would be to say Geek-Free instead of Low-Tech. It may be a little catchier, but I have heard that one used before.

So:

JeromyS: Low-Tech Web Advice (or Web Help)
JeromyS: Geek-Free Web Help (or Web Advice)

I personally like short and catchy better than some really long tagline that tries to say too much. I think a tagline should be no more than 4-5 words.

[bareket57]

Originally Posted by dorothydot

Hi,
Here are a few that I came up with - feel free to mix and match:

"The Shocking Truth About Building a Website...
It's EASY!"

I like this one the best - short and sweet, yet right to the point!

[KristofferIM]

"Helping normal people turn on their online presence"

[JeromyS]

Thanks everyone for your ideas! Some great ideas.

Here are a few that I like the most so far;

Smart Advice for Non-Technical Small Businesses
Helping normal people turn on their online presence
The Truth About Building a Website...It's EASY!
Geek-Free Web advice
Wordpress, Social Media & Internet Marketing Geek-Free

I see some folks are sharing ideas related to "making money". This isn't really going to be the focal point of the new website (I understand it is with my existing site), sorry for the confusion. The new site I am looking to build will be targeting small business owners that may already have a website, but need to optimize it, or learn to drive more traffic or add social media. Also, small business owners that are thinking about a website, but have not crossed that bridge yet due to fear of the cost or technology. And finally people that are looking to start their own web presence, such as a blog, maybe not business driven. Primarily of course, business, but I think much of what I will create will be adaptable to a non-financially driven website as well. Again the focus is to try and keep my language simple, non-code, that the 'average Joe' can understand.

Thanks again everyone, I look forward to seeing what else might come out as ideas!

Regards,

Jeromy

[tjmiller]

Originally Posted by JeromyS

Thanks everyone for your ideas! Some great ideas.

Here are a few that I like the most so far;

Smart Advice for Non-Technical Small Businesses
Helping normal people turn on their online presence
The Truth About Building a Website...It's EASY!
Geek-Free Web advice
Wordpress, Social Media & Internet Marketing Geek-Free

I see some folks are sharing ideas related to "making money". This isn't really going to be the focal point of the new website (I understand it is with my existing site), sorry for the confusion. The new site I am looking to build will be targeting small business owners that may already have a website, but need to optimize it, or learn to drive more traffic or add social media. Also, small business owners that are thinking about a website, but have not crossed that bridge yet due to fear of the cost or technology. And finally people that are looking to start their own web presence, such as a blog, maybe not business driven. Primarily of course, business, but I think much of what I will create will be adaptable to a non-financially driven website as well. Again the focus is to try and keep my language simple, non-code, that the 'average Joe' can understand.

Thanks again everyone, I look forward to seeing what else might come out as ideas!

Regards,

Jeromy

I think you have a great idea and I wish you luck with it. When you start to make your final decision, I suggest you repeat the slogans out loud several times and see how they sound. Sometimes when you read something, it "sounds" different in your head than it does aloud.

Teresa

[wanna-succeed]

JeromyS, I aplogize if my titles were a bit astray.
I shall try again, this time with less of an emphasis on making $$$
Here we go!

1) "Easy peezy website building techniques" or "....building techniques while using wordpress, Social Media & Internet Marketing"

2) "Simple advice on creating your website with Wordpress, Social Media & Internet Marketing"

3) "Learn how to create a website using proven methods such as Blogging & Internet Marketing" - You can pick any 2 methods for this title...

Hope these are more suited to your needs.

[bareket57]

This is a great copywriting exercise … I'm really enjoying it

The Fast & Easy Way to build your own Website – ask JeromyS How
Professional Website Construction for Dummies – JeromyS will tell you How
JeromyS Simple Do-it-yourself Website Construction Guide
JeromyS Fast & Easy Website Construction Guide
Website Construction Made Easy by JeromyS

[JeromyS]

Sorry for the absence folks, trying to find a job, build a couple different websites and juggle it all amongst the needs of a 5 month old baby Overwhelms me sometimes. I think I am ready to wrap this contest up. here are my favorites. I hope to stir up a few new ideas, from which will be the final choice

Thanks so much everyone for participating and sharing your ideas! I love this Forum!

"Tips and Tricks of Internet Marketing" Variation idea, Tips and Tricks for Business Online

"Smart advice for Non technical Small Businesses" variation idea, Simple Advice for Non Technical Business Online

"Geek Free Web Advice" Variation Idea, Greek free Web Advice, Greek Free Tips for Business Online

"Helping normal people turn on their online presence" Variation idea, Helping Normal Businesses Crank up their Online Presence.

"Simple Do-it-yourself Your Business Online"

"Your Business Online - Made Easy"

So to come up with the final round of Ideas, I am thinking a variation, combination of wordings from these, or voting on particular quotes already made?? Or perhaps something brand new that encompasses the focus of these headlines??? I look forward to seeing what folks come up with! I will then select the final choice and announce the winner here.

Thanks again for your participation!

JeromyS

[dorothydot]

Now you want more? You want us to revise our offerings? Or to revise each other's offerings?

Just askin'...

[JeromyS]

Originally Posted by dorothydot

Now you want more? You want us to revise our offerings? Or to revise each other's offerings?

Just askin'...

Yes, I guess so. Or not, it may end up that one of these that I mentioned above will be what I end up choosing. Sorry, I don't mean to be difficult. I like these quotes, I just don't "love" any particular one. So, I thought rather than picking the one I like most and modify it, I would repost a final "kick at the cat" to see if a quote comes that I do "love". Sorry, hope that is acceptable again I don't mean to be difficult

Thanks!

Jeromy

[dorothydot]

Originally Posted by JeromyS

Yes, I guess so. Or not, it may end up that one of these that I mentioned above will be what I end up choosing. Sorry, I don't mean to be difficult. I like these quotes, I just don't "love" any particular one. So, I thought rather than picking the one I like most and modify it, I would repost a final "kick at the cat" to see if a quote comes that I do "love". Sorry, hope that is acceptable again I don't mean to be difficult

Thanks!

Jeromy

Jeromy,
When writing, that is a personal expression. No one else's. You need to put YOUR touch onto OUR suggestions.

We are not - okay, I am not - out to write your final-draft headlines. You asked for ideas. You got some good ones.

Now it's YOUR turn. Take your favorite of what WE have given you... for heaven's sake, end this contest and award the prize!

Then run with it and add your own personal take. Don't ask us to do that for you.

That's not right. Nor fair.

Dot

[wanna-succeed]

The lady wants more ideas, I say we give em' to her, it's her contest, she is god in here lol.
So here are my last prayers before you elect the prophet.

1) Geek free web advice for boosting/enhancing your online presence.
2) Best tips & tricks for launching your online business.
3) Utilize these awesome tools to illuminate your online persona/to enhance your online presence.
4) Geek free tips & pointers for sharpening your online business.
5) Geek free advice for flipping the switch & turning ON your internet business.
6) From geek to guru, find all the info you need to maximise your online presence.
7) ....I'm out of titles, best of luck, hope your blog takes off like a rocket.

[bareket57]

Originally Posted by dorothydot

When writing, that is a personal expression. No one else's. You need to put YOUR touch onto OUR suggestions.

I love this punch line - I'll add it to my list of favorite quotes

[JeromyS]

Originally Posted by dorothydot

Jeromy,
When writing, that is a personal expression. No one else's. You need to put YOUR touch onto OUR suggestions.

We are not - okay, I am not - out to write your final-draft headlines. You asked for ideas. You got some good ones.

Now it's YOUR turn. Take your favorite of what WE have given you... for heaven's sake, end this contest and award the prize!

Then run with it and add your own personal take. Don't ask us to do that for you.

That's not right. Nor fair.

Dot

Your right Dot. I will pick one and select a winner. Thanks @wanna-succeed ! Much appreciated! @bareket57 I agree, very good wording, to be added to the quote list!

OK folks, I think Dot is right, I have delayed this too long. I will select a winner and post here. Currently we are not home, we became snowbound last night and are hoping to get home today, winter doesn't seem to wanna quite! Once home and settled, I will sit down, review these great ideas and let ya all know. I want to thank each of you that have taken the time to share your ideas. I appreciate it very very much, I really do. And a thank you to Dot as well for guiding me to make up my darn mind! Honesty, and telling it like it is, I appreciate this too. I think I need someone like you to guide my day to days, cause I have a habit of having a tuff time making my mind up and getting to it Thank you!

[bareket57]

Originally Posted by JeromyS

And a thank you to Dot as well for guiding me to make up my darn mind! Honesty, and telling it like it is, I appreciate this too. I think I need someone like you to guide my day to days, cause I have a habit of having a tuff time making my mind up and getting to it Thank you!

@Dot the time has come to be a copywriting coach

@JeromyS - you sound like you've got Libra very strong in your birthchart. :p

Good Luck

[JeromyS]

Originally Posted by bareket57

@Dot the time has come to be a copywriting coach

@JeromyS - you sound like you've got Libra very strong in your birthchart. :p

Good Luck

LOL, you nailed it, yes I am Libra through and through!

[Ricky Allen]

Hi folks

Nearly missed this one.

LIFE, THE INTERNET AND EVERYTHING!

One Mans Journey To Internet Success And How You Can Quickly And Easily Follow In His Size Ten Footsteps"

"JeromyS Reveals All His Success Secrets For YOU For The First Time TODAY"

Ricky "the ebook generator" Allen

[JeromyS]

Hello all,

I have closely reviewed the headlines that have been received and I have said them out loud to see how they each sound. My final choice is actually a variation from @tjmiller. The new headline for my site in development will be;

Non-Greek Advice for Business Online.
or
Greek Free Advice for Business Online.

I decided to follow @tjmillers advice and keep the length short. I think this makes sense. While I liked 'Geek free' I thought to put a twist on it to read 'Greek Free', hopefully I don't offend any Greek people This, obviously, is playing off of the term "its all Greek to me", which is likely the case for many small business owners looking to get their business presence online. What do ya think? I think it works!

So the winner is Teresa J Miller, @tjmiller I will send her a Private message to determine payment. Thank you Teresa!

And a Big thank you to everyone that participated! Special thanks to @barket57 , @wanna-succeed and @dorothydot !

Have a great week All!


JeromyS

This contest is now closed.