Business Name

[adamsonfam5]

I was wondering how you all went about naming your business. Did you just think of a cute name and then just started selling your bows with your name on it?

[StitchezUtl]

i use to run my buisness under purrfect stitches, but i got tired of the name. so then my hubby came up with Stitchez Unlimited. i think it can carry are larger variety then the other one.

[Barbara Jean]

Come up with a name you like and then check to see if the domain name is free to use. If so, buy it even if you don't plan a website right now, so that you will secure it for when you do. I learned the hard way, lol. I had to come up with a different name and then bought the domain a year ago and started selling under that name. I don't have a website yet but when I am ready... I already have it. Someone just recently decided to sell under the same name...grrrrrr... they just added the word "the" to the beginning of the name...grrrrrrrrr...Oh well, Lo que será, será.

[BusyBumbleBee]

Come up with a name you like and then check to see if the domain name is free to use. If so, buy it even if you don't plan a website right now, so that you will secure it for when you do. I learned the hard way, lol. I had to come up with a different name and then bought the domain a year ago and started selling under that name. I don't have a website yet but when I am ready... I already have it. Someone just recently decided to sell under the same name...grrrrrr... they just added the word "the" to the beginning of the name...grrrrrrrrr...Oh well, Lo que será, será.

The opposite happened to me. I bought the domain: The Bumble Bee Bowtique and then found out later there was already a lady selling under the same name withOUT the "The." I now have to make sure everyone is clean that you have to add the "The" onto the front and I didn't realize I'd have this problem till well into owning the domain name. Now I feel stuck!:07:

[adamsonfam5]

Come up with a name you like and then check to see if the domain name is free to use. If so, buy it even if you don't plan a website right now, so that you will secure it for when you do. I learned the hard way, lol. I had to come up with a different name and then bought the domain a year ago and started selling under that name. I don't have a website yet but when I am ready... I already have it. Someone just recently decided to sell under the same name...grrrrrr... they just added the word "the" to the beginning of the name...grrrrrrrrr...Oh well, Lo que será, será.

Ok, so I know I am dumb, but how do you go about "Buying" a name. I don't have any clue about this. Where do I look? How much does it cost? You guys are all so helpful. Thank you.

[StitchezUtl]

go to about anyt web host and it will give you the option to check and see if domain name is available, but dont buy the first one you come across. if your a newbie you want to make sure that it has a easy use website builder *learned that one the hard whay lol* hth

[adamsonfam5]

go to about anyt web host and it will give you the option to check and see if domain name is available, but dont buy the first one you come across. if your a newbie you want to make sure that it has a easy use website builder *learned that one the hard whay lol* hth

So google in a name and see if it is taken? And what do you mean but easy use website builder? I am lost!:banghead:

[Barbara Jean]

Go to godaddy.com (for example) and type in the name you are considering using to see if if is available. When you put it into the search box, the query will return whether it is taken or available. You can buy it if it is available. You don't have to use the same people to host your site, you're just taking the name off of the market.

[K's kustom bows]

so I just tried the go daddy thing and they wanted to charge me $100!! Im not sure what Im doing wrong but im not buying that!! Besides, how many "kandys" can there be?? lol

I do need help with building a website, im searching forum, but am confused...lol

[myrandab]

so I just tried the go daddy thing and they wanted to charge me $100!! Im not sure what Im doing wrong but im not buying that!! Besides, how many "kandys" can there be?? lol

I do need help with building a website, im searching forum, but am confused...lol

also try yahoo small business . . i maintain a webstie for a large ranch here in texas and that is what they use , prices are reasonable he said.

[IzzyB]

A friend told me that I should trademark my name. But from what I can tell it will cost close to $500.00 to do that. Not sure I am going that route. Didn't think of buying a domain name. My name is kinda for my DD but also for my DS's. Her name is Isabella and her brothers jokingly started calling her IzzyB. So when I decided to start selling stuff it just seemed like IzzyB's Stuff worked for me.

[myrandab]

i have only dba my name here in the area were i live and then i bought a domain name that was my business name when i wanted to put up a website.