12 Best Practices for Naming Your eCommerce Business

Uncover 12 key strategies for choosing a standout name for your eCommerce business, including branding, domains, and trademark tips.

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Why is it important to like your own brand name?

Your enthusiasm for your brand name reflects in your marketing efforts and company culture.

It's important for you to like it... people will hate your new name. But the next phase, people will like it so much they will forget that you used to have a different name before.

Takeaway:
  • Choose a name you are passionate about to drive authentic marketing.
  • Initial resistance can be overcome with consistent branding.
  • Your confidence in the name strengthens customer perception.

How can checking meanings in other languages save your brand?

Understanding your brand name's meaning globally prevents unintended negative associations.

It's extremely important to think about how you name your company... You don't want to call your company something abstract and in another language it's a curse word.

Takeaway:
  • Research your brand name in multiple languages to avoid offensive meanings.
  • Global considerations are vital for international marketing success.
  • Prevent potential brand damage by thorough linguistic checks.

Why consider name length in branding?

Keeping your brand name concise can enhance memorability and marketing impact.

Keep it under 12 characters... all the biggest brands in the world, all their names are under 12 characters.

Takeaway:
  • Short names are easier for customers to remember and type.
  • Concise branding can improve email recognition and response rates.
  • Simplicity aids in cross-platform marketing efforts.

What techniques can help you create a brand name?

Using specific techniques can aid in generating effective brand names.

Three techniques to create the business name for your company... take the main words of your company and add one of those endings: ly, fy, ium, ify, yo.

Takeaway:
  • Modify key words with catchy suffixes to create unique brand names.
  • Combining words can make your brand memorable.
  • Be attentive to trends in naming within your industry.

How to make your brand name unique and unforgettable?

A strong, memorable brand name enhances marketing and customer engagement.

Make your business name unique, unforgettable, and catchy... that sounds easier than you think.

Takeaway:
  • Use creativity to stand out in the marketplace.
  • A unique name boosts brand recognition and email open rates.
  • Memorable names are more likely to be shared, enhancing marketing reach.

Why is domain availability crucial for your brand?

Having a matching domain name is essential for brand consistency and online marketing.

It's extremely important to make sure that there is still a domain available for the name... Ideally, you'd still want to get something with .com.

Takeaway:
  • Secure a .com domain to establish credibility and trust.
  • A matching domain simplifies marketing efforts and customer access.
  • Early domain registration avoids future complications.

Should your brand name include your location?

Including a location in your brand name can limit your perceived reach and affect marketing effectiveness.

The same thing with Email Marketing NYC. People were constantly asking me if we do business only in New York or are we able to serve companies in other states?

Takeaway:
  • A location-specific name may restrict your brand's potential growth.
  • It's important to choose a name that reflects your broader market.
  • A more general name can enhance your email marketing's reach and effectiveness.

Why should you check your brand name for existing trademarks?

Protecting your brand legally is crucial to avoid future marketing and legal challenges.

I need to have a trademark to take down those companies... So we registered our trademark, and we got approved. It's extremely important for you... at least check that there's nobody there.

Takeaway:
  • Verify your brand name isn't already trademarked to avoid infringement.
  • Registering your trademark protects your brand identity.
  • Legal issues can negatively impact your marketing campaigns.

How to test your brand name's pronunciation?

Ensuring your brand name is easily pronounced helps in marketing and customer recall.

I actually have a story about it... If you live in the US or anywhere close to Starbucks, go to Starbucks and, and if they ask you what is your name, tell them this name and see if they spell it correctly.

Takeaway:
  • Test your brand name in real-life situations to see how it's perceived.
  • A name that's hard to pronounce may hinder your marketing efforts.
  • Simplify your brand name to enhance customer engagement and trust.

Why avoid unusual spellings in your brand name?

Your brand name is a cornerstone of your marketing efforts, especially in email campaigns where clarity is key.

When you're picking up the name it's extremely important to get that thing right. For example, our competitor was called Worth eCommerce, but even for me, with an accent, people heard 'worst' instead of 'worth'.

Takeaway:
  • Ensure your brand name is easy to pronounce and spell to avoid confusion.
  • Unusual spellings can lead to miscommunication and misperception in your marketing.
  • A clear and straightforward name enhances brand recognition and email engagement.

Episode Info:

Title:
How to Pick a Name for an eCommerce Business: 12 Best Practices
Episode Link:
Keywords:
eCommerce naming, branding, trademarks
Episode Air Date:
March 18, 2024

Podcast info:

Show Name:
Email Einstein
Author:
Vira Sadlak and Andriy Boychuk
Owner:
Vira Sadlak and Andriy Boychuk
Category:
Business

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