Naming a blog is tough. Naming a child is tough. Good thing I don't have to think about that. :)
This blog is in an interesting stage because I am transitioning it over from a public journal for friends and family to a lifestyle blog that I want to consistently post on for anyone to read. I'm trying to beef up the quality and quantity of my posts and maintain aesthetics when it comes to posting and my blog's overall feel. I started taking blogging seriously two months ago, but I named (and started') this blog 1.5 years ago.
During the blog name-thought-process I knew I didn't want my name to be in the title (I.e. Musings of Abby). I didn't want the name to be something too narrow like Minneapolis Girl, because then I would feel this invisible pressure to only blog about Minneapolis. The same would be true if I had fashion, sports, or art in the title. I just didn't want my blog to be limited.
I wanted something simple and a bit abstract. I didn't want it to be cliche or boring (Don't we all?). I wanted it to be a platform where I can share what's going on in my life.
The name BECOMING seemed to fit the bill.
I still like the name, but I wish it was a little bit more light-hearted and maybe more content specific. But for now, I'm content with this blog and its name.
Do you blog? How do you feel about your blog's name?
I changed my blog name after 6 months or so? I can't remember the timeline, but it did change. I grew tired of my blog name that I had first come up with. It was long and really boring. So, now it's Chits and Giggles. I feel like that fits my personality more than the other name did.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to come up with a name. Any name is challenging, but a blog name really sets the tone for what you are putting out there. So, I understand how hard it is!
Your name is great! It's light-hearted, but still sincere and unique. It was a good idea to change it to that!
DeleteNaming a blog is quite a challenge - but once you nail it, the motivation that comes with a great blog name is so rewarding! Your blog name is perfect! I'm also participating in this challenge - such a great way to write every day!
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Thanks! That's great to hear. I am enjoying this challenge so far. I hope you are too!
DeleteHi Abby! This is my first time time here - I adore your blog name! I constantly wonder if I chose the write name and sometimes I get the angst to change it - definitely a challenge! But you did a wonderful job! xo Emma Grace
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking out my blog! Your blog is super cute.
DeleteI started blogs with two other names before I decided on Ideas of Emily. I chose Ideas of Emily because I felt like it would allow me to write about a bunch of different topics. I wanted to be really sure that I liked the name before I went ahead and bought the domain but so far I have no regrets! I really like the name Becoming. It's simplistic and carries a strong message at the same time, which is a nice combination that can be hard to come up with! Looking forward to following your blog! Check mine out at ideasofemily.com :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is awesome! It's wonderfully designed too. I look forward to following along!
DeleteLike every naming decision I've faced in the last five years, I always call on my back-up. Enter, Amy Taylor. So far, we've successfully named three kids. Last night, I named my first website. Stay tuned for "thathappened.us" to become the latest and greatest.
ReplyDeleteAnd the changes to "Becoming" have been phenomenal. I'm going to be the one that says I knew you before you became famous.
DeleteJon! You're so nice. That compliment made my day! I'm going to keep working on this blog to make it even better. You and Amy need to keep blogging!
DeleteI like your blog name. I clicked your button on another blog BECAUSE of your blog name! It's not a name that will cease to be relevant in a few months, since people area almost always in a process of 'becoming'.
ReplyDeleteMy blog name is Glance Twice, (glancetwice.com/blog if you want to check it out!) because I am a natural light photographer who enjoys up-cycling. I'm still in the very very early stages though, and I have a feeling that my blog is going to become about a lot more than that. I'm sure I'll still like the name though!
That's so great to hear! Natural light photographer AND up-cycling! I'm definitely going to follow you-- I love photography.
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