A few weeks ago, I asked you...why do you blog? I loved how honest everyone was. I blog for so many of the same reasons.....to meet like minded people....to endlessly obsess over All Things Home & Garden.... and to motivate myself into getting things done.
When I started blogging, two years ago, I picked the name My Crafty Home Life. I thought it covered all the areas I would dabble in. By the end of my first year, I knew my blog name didn't feel right. For one thing, nobody could remember it. The Google searches that lead people to me were "My Crafty Life", "My Crafty Home", "My Home Life".
I watched several bloggers change their names. I knew I wanted to do it, but I also knew I could only do it once. So, I formed a focus group....just like the big boys. I wanted a name that would say what this was in the title. I needed to be able to buy the (dot) com and (dot) net versions of the name. And I wanted it to be about all of us...not just Me/My.
The first blogger in my focus group was Jennifer. She has impeccable taste and an amazing eye for graphic design. I wanted her for her honest critical opinion and her marketing vision.
The next blogger to join the group was Lindsay. A woman with a great eye for fashion and design. She is super trendy and understands the younger home lover like no other.
The final blogger I reached out to was Raina. I bet I surprised you on this one. I think Raina has one of the strongest visions for where all of this is headed. She gets it, and makes us laugh about it all the time. She said to me, "bouncing ideas off each other is better than bouncing it off the wall".
Endless name possibilities came and went. Calling It Home was the unanimous choice. I have been a renter, and am currently a home owner. I am sure that I will be a renter again in my lifetime. No matter where we live, we are all ....Calling It Home!
The final piece to this puzzle was my new blog designer, Shari of Little Blue Deer. She tweaked and redesigned until I was happy. I found and still find her a pleasure to work with. Changes after a blog design is finished and installed are endless. Having someone available and responsive is key.
If you don't like your blog name, or think that it doesn't fit the future vision of your blog....change it sooner rather than later. I have hundreds of pictures floating around on Pinterest watermarked "My Crafty Home Life". I would also recommend that you buy a (dot) com or a (dot) net for your blog and install it.
www.MyCraftyHomeLife.Blogspot.com is one long address to put on a business card.
CallingItHome.com is much friendlier and more professional.
These are my unscientific thoughts and opinions on blogging and blog names. If you would like a really professional opinion of all this, buy this book.
See you all on Monday for a really fun group project!
