Wednesday, May 23, 2012

4 Top Tips to A New Blog Name


Finding the right name for your blog can be challenging. The name of your blog is important if you want people to remember it for all the right reasons. Many bloggers choose a blog name that is not memorable or doesn’t fit the niche of their blog. Take a look at these 4 top tips on choosing a new name for your blog.

Don't change your blog name too many times. Some bloggers change the name of their blog on a monthly basis. Readers get confused when they drop in and constantly see a different name on your blog banner. Unfortunately, you risk losing readers by doing this. Maybe your blog niche is taking on a different direction than what you originally planned. Think long and hard before deciding on a new name for your blog. The name should be something you are happy with and can be used for many topics within your niche.

Check if the domain name is available when you’ve decided on a blog name. It's important to use the same domain as your blog name. Fans of your blog will always remember the name of your blog. They can refer other people to it. It can be confusing if your blog name is "Gardening for Newbies" and the domain is completely different. You don't want to lose your readers to competitors who have a similar blog name. Make it easy for your readers when they are searching for you on search engines.

Create an interactive blog post to receive feedback from your readers if you’re having trouble deciding on a name. Introduce the names you’re contemplating and add a poll along with the blog post. Share the direction your blog is going and why you will be changing the name of your blog. Having your readers involved can create a positive networking community for your blog.

Don’t lose any of your readers or subscribers after you’ve changed the blog name. Make sure to forward the old domain to the new domain address if you’re also changing the blog host. For future visitors, make a blog post or page that directs traffic to the new domain address.

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