7 Best Tips for Naming a Lifestyle Blog
Lifestyle blogs have grown more and more popular over the years. If you are want to become a lifestyle blogger there is space for you, but there are some things to consider when naming a lifestyle blog.
With over 600 million blogs on the internet, your domain name plays a key role in search ability and SEO. Deciding what the name of your lifestyle blog will be is important because it will also be your domain name and what you’ll become known for!
What is a domain name?
A domain name is the name of your website. Essentially, it is what comes after the www. in your web address. For example, our domain name is sparkmediaconcepts.com
Domains can end various ways such as .com, .net, .org, etc. Generally speaking, for a self-hosted blog we recommend using .com or .net.
Just because there are a lot of bloggers doesn’t mean you can’t grow a blog, too. The difference is knowing some of the important foundations necessary when starting your blog.
7 Best Tips for Naming a Lifestyle Blog
1. Important questions to ask yourself
- Who am I speaking to?
- What do I want to write about?
- What are the goals I have for blogging?
- How do I want to help people?
These are all important questions to consider prior to brainstorming names.
Why? You need to know who you are speaking to and how you will serve them in order to know the focus of your blog and this is an important step prior to nailing down a domain name
2. Brainstorm blog post ideas
- Grab a piece of paper and jot down any ideas for blog posts.
- Do you see a theme among post ideas?
- Do you have a primary topic that you want to focus on?
- How many different content buckets do you think you will write about?
Sometimes getting thoughts onto paper can really help narrow down your focus. Maybe you “think” you want to write a lot about organizing, but then you fall short on ideas and then find yourself full of ideas with fashion or home decor. Brainstorming a list of post ideas can be very helpful during the planning process.
Having an idea about WHAT you want to write about can help you narrow down how you should name your lifestyle blog.
3. Choose a name that makes sense
- Will your name reflect your content?
- Are you spelling everything in your name correctly so it’s easy for people to spell and remember?
- Is it too trendy?
When it comes to blog names, be careful with choosing something too trendy that people might not understand years from now. I know it’s tempting to choose something that might be catchy now… but It might not always be so.
When naming your lifestyle blog you want it to also reflect the kind of content that you will be sharing so it’s easier to remember. Also, don’t try to do a cute spelling that people will forget! Keep it classic and easy to remember so people can find you easily.
4. Know your long term blogging goal if you want to use your own name
If you are considering using your given name as the name of your blog, ask yourself these important questions first.
- Do you ever plan to sell your blog?
- Are your comfortable putting your name out there for safety reasons?
- Does it make sense to name your lifestyle blog your name?
As a beginner blogger, you may not be thinking about selling your blog… but it’s an important thing to consider before you narrow down your domain name. If you think there is any chance you would want to sell your blog in the years to come to make a profit, you may want to consider using a different name other than your own to make that transition easier on your readers.
When using your own name you also want to think about safety. Are you comfortable having your name public? If so, we would recommend you at least try to minimize the information that people can find on search engines such as your home address, workplace, phone number, etc.
Does using your name make sense? If you want to be the face of your brand then go for it!
5. Don’t make it too catchy
I know you want your blog name to be oh so cute… but don’t make it so cute that no one remembers who you are!
A few things to consider here:
- Use the proper spelling of any words in your domain name
- Avoid trendy words that may not age well
- Is the name you are wanting to use easy to remember?
- The longer the name, the harder to remember it
- Short and simple is best
6. Research other blogs to make sure it’s not already being used
This is important for a number of reasons. When you are choosing a blog name you want to ensure a few things.
- Is this name, or a variation of it, being used by anyone?
- Are the social media handles available?
- Is there a trademark of this name already?
When you start your blog you want to have the confidence that you are the only one with the idea and that you won’t easily be confused with someone else. A quick search can tell you most of what you need to know and answer the questions as to whether or not anyone else is using the name.
Another thing to consider is whether or not the name you are thinking about is already trademarked. We have a podcast episode with Whitney Bond about trademarks that will give you some more insight on this process, as it is an important factor to consider when you begin a blog.
7. Don’t overthink it
If you come up with a name that you think you love, do the research quickly to decide whether or not you want to use it. Domain names go quickly and you don’t want to miss the chance at losing one you love!
Ready to buy your domain name?
You can easily search available domain names online. We recommend NameCheap to purchase your domain name as you can usually get them for an affordable price!
If you take the time and consideration we have shared with you in this post, you will have a clear idea on what to name your lifestyle blog. If you would like more guidance, or want to dive into more foundations of blogging, check out our beginner blog course + membership, The Blog Depot, for more information to ensure you start your blog off the right way from the start!