Starting a Blog to Build a Brand


Well now, what will this day bring? 
Thus far, lots of research into new ideas, creative pursuits,  and, embracing possibilities.

My Tips:
  1. Write down favorite words
  2. Create combinations of words for titles
  3. Search the Internet using variations of the title, adding blog, shop, website etc.
  4. Search domain name availability in variations using the, and, and a
  5. Search US Trademark 
  6. If the new title search result on 3-4 pages looks clear of use, is not confusing with another title, is not part of a trademark, and the domain name* is available, then buy the domain name and create a blog.
  7. Create a Logo
  8. Keep the blog private until it is ready to publish. 
  9. Register your brand with the US Trademark Office
  10. Always Regularly search the Internet to protect your brand
Brainstorming is how I came up with this blog’s name using steps 1-8. A light bulb came on when I realize that I can create a solid catchy name today just like I did 13 years ago. 

Daunting it be, Even your own made up word or title can be in use by somebody already. 

The search for an original name you like can take time and be very frustrating. The importance of locking down the legal use of a name you create is number one. 

The days of just creating a fun blog without doing the homework, I believe, are over. The Internet is saturated with people craving for attention , and many for the money ads or fame can bring them.

Think safe and secure with your blog name.

* Update 28 July 2025

20 random made up domain name availability look ups: results:
Make an offer - 14
Priced over $1000.00 - 3
Available - 3

11 comments:

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    1. Anonymous23 July, 2025

      Marie,
      Posting them helps me remember.
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  2. I liked all of these tips especially keeping the blog private until ready to publish.

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    1. Anonymous24 July, 2025

      Beatrice,
      It is easier to edit a blog, I think, when it is on private because mistakes can happen.
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    2. Anonymous24 July, 2025

      Beatrice,
      It is easier to edit a blog, I think, when it is on private because mistakes can happen.
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  3. Good tips. It's important to follow the steps and be thorough, as you are doing.

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    1. Anonymous24 July, 2025

      Lorrie,
      A person can spend hours a day for weeks creating a catch name/title.
      It can be as much fun as frustrating. I’ve even created titles I ended up disliking over time.
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  4. These are all really excellent ideas.

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    1. Anonymous25 July, 2025

      Jeanie,
      I hope they help others to protect their blogging years.
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  5. I try to remember to google my blog name fairly regularly and so far it seems to be safe. Hopefully it stays that way but that remains to be seen. I keep toying with the thought of printing some of it and putting it into binders but then I think about how much work it would be and think better of it.

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    1. Anonymous27 July, 2025

      Maryanne,
      Online there are websites that will make a book out of your blog. Downloading to a flash drive is a good idea to store a blog backup.
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