5 Tips for Naming Your Startup Business

The name you choose for your startup firm can have a big impact on its success. A bad name can cause more
problems than just failing to connect with customers; it can also lead to insurmountable business and legal obstacles. A
clear, powerful name, on the other hand, can be incredibly beneficial to your marketing and branding efforts.
Here are 10 helpful suggestions on how to come up with a winning name for your business:

1. Avoid names that are difficult to spell.
   You don't want potential clients to be perplexed about how to find your company on the internet. You don't
   want to have to keep correcting the misspelled version of your name. Maintain a straightforward approach.
2. Don't use a name that will limit your company's growth.
   Choosing a name that is too restrictive can lead to complications down the road. Consider what might have
   happened if Jeff Bezos had chosen the name "OnlineBooks" instead of "Amazon." So stay away from businesses with
   names like "Wedding Dresses of San Francisco" or "LugNuts Unlimited." You don't want to restrict your firm to a single
   product or location.
3. Conduct a comprehensive online search.
   Once you've decided on a name, look it up on the internet. Most of the time, you'll discover that someone else
   has already used that business name. While this isn't a show-stopper, it should make you think.
4. Obtain a.com domain name.
   I strongly advise you to register a.com domain name for your company above alternatives such as.net, org, biz,
   or other viable domain extensions. Customers connect a.com domain with a more established company. Your
   desired.com name will almost certainly already be taken, but many domain owners are willing to sell their names for the
   right price.
   Consider getting the.com domain name you desire as a business investment. You may check the availability of a
   domain name on sites like GoDaddy.com or NetworkSolutions.com, and if the domain name is taken, you can usually
   hunt down the owner of the domain name and see if they are willing to sell it by utilizing GoDaddy's or Network
   Solutions' "Whois" service.
   Make sure to register your chosen business name on popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and
   Pinterest.
5. Choose a name that has some significance.
   You want your company name to reflect something meaningful and pleasant about your company. Is it easy for
   others to understand what your company is all about? While meaningless names like "Google," "Yahoo," or "Zappos"
   may be appealing owing to their catchiness, they will cost you a lot more to brand.