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.