Your blog name is what defines you.

So, coming up with the perfect blog name is not an easy task. You’ve got to put your mind and heart into it as changing it later can be a hassle.

A little hard work at the beginning is much better than regretting the name for your blog in the future. Believe me, I have been through that. Which is why I have come up with some tips to ease you in choosing the perfect name for your blog. Check them out:

1.      Jot down your blog topics

If you’re planning to start a blog, you might already have a few ideas on what to write about. List down the topics you plan on writing about and any words or keywords that relate to those topics.

Jotting down these words together in a single place may help you to spark some blog name ideas. You’ll also get an idea of what words you definitely won't use as your blog name.

2.      Know your target audience

Do you know who your target audience is? Not yet? Make a list of the people with whom you closely associate or to whom you want to reach out to. That will basically be your target audience.

Now, make a list of characteristics of the same audience. Come up with blog names that resonate with them. For example, if your blog readers love getting helpful information from you, then a humorous name won’t be as effective as a name with a tinge of earnestness.

3.      Research blogs of your competitors

Have you thought about what type of blogs you want to write? If yes, then you surely know who your competitors are, or moreover, your inspirations.

Do research as much as possible. Make it a habit to read daily and to bookmark the ones you feel are doing great in blogging. Take notes on what they’re doing right, or what they’re doing wrong. Furthermore, reading a fellow blogger’s creative blog might spark your inner boost of creativity.

4.      Make a list of blog name ideas

Okay, I’m pretty sure you’ve come up with a few names by now. Take a look at them and see if they match your topics, your blog’s tone, and your target audience.

Also, don’t forget to prepare a list of names which you think might work for your blog and make sure they’re unique and catchy. Note them down and try saying it out loud. By doing so, you will get an idea of how your blog name sounds when spoken.

5.      Ask people around

If you have a list of names you like or you’re stuck on what to name your blog, try asking your trusted friends or family for a suggestion. Tell them that you are planning on starting a blog and you’re in the process of naming it. I’m sure they’ll give you plenty of suggestions to choose from.

Another way to ask for suggestions is to turn to your followers on blogging related platforms such as Facebook or Instagram, but make sure it’s a closed group, or your ideas might get stolen. Ask them for their brutally honest opinions and suggestions. They will probably bombard you with loads of suggestions.

6.      Check out the availability of domain name

Imagine that you’ve come up with the PERFECT blog name and then comes the nightmare when you find out that someone is already using that blog name. Snap!

Well, you don’t want that to happen to you right? Which is why you should check the availability of the domain names. Do your research on which domain name is available and make sure another blogger doesn’t have a similar blog name that could mistake your blog for theirs. Also, you don’t want to be charged for copyright so make sure you check for any trademarks on the name.

7.      Make the final choice

Phew! Selecting a name for your blog is quite a daunting task, isn’t it? Well, once you find that perfect name that fits like a glove you feel like THIS IS THE ONE!

In the end, the only thing that actually matters while choosing a blog name is that you love it. Changing domain name can be a hassle, so put in extra effort now and own the name you’ll love for the years to come.