Why Brand Names in Business Are Important

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Why Brand Names in Business Are Important A brand name is one of the most important assets you can have in business. A brand name helps your business to stand out, allows customers to connect with your products, and adds value that other competitors may not have. Customers who love your brand will advocate for it and tell their friends about it, even if you’re not around to do so yourself! Here are some reasons why brand names in business are important to pay attention to as you grow your company into the future.

What makes a good brand name? Here are a few factors that can determine if your brand name is good or not. It should be memorable, it should have universal appeal, it should have personality, and it has to be able to stand on its own without a trademark symbol attached to it. A good brand name can do wonders for your company, whether you’re a large corporation or just starting out. Take Apple Computers, Inc. They were able to build their brand around one of their computer products: The Apple iMac. They used something about themselves as part of the product name, which was unusual at that time, but today it has become standard practice. They even went so far as to use i twice in that first product because what made it unique was inside (Intel) and built into every aspect (internet).

Should brand names be unique? Yes, a brand name should be unique. And, generally speaking, it is. Companies spend millions of dollars to come up with something that’s memorable enough to become synonymous with their products or services. But just because a brand name is clever doesn’t mean it has any real value for consumers and may even hurt sales and profits for some companies. If a name sounds clichéd or generic, customers could be turned off by it—no matter how recognizable it is. For example, do you really want to buy from Jiffy Lube® or Staples®? Probably not. Customers are also likely to turn away from a company if its name is too long and cumbersome; they want something they can easily pronounce and spell when referring to friends, colleagues, or family members.


So what makes an effective brand name? A handful of factors: It’s memorable (but not so much that it becomes meaningless). It is easy to pronounce and spell. Represents your business well. Fits with your industry. Has power behind it. Will make customers feel good about buying your product/service. Can make you money! Here’s why those traits matter more than anything else: brand names have to make people feel connected to your business on a personal level; they have to help them remember who you are and what they stand for. The better a customer feels about your brand, though, the more eager she will be to do business with you—and tell others about her positive experience as well. As time goes on, loyal customers become brand ambassadors and work hard to spread word-ofmouth advertising for your company. Put another way: You don’t own your brand –- your consumer does! From a financial standpoint, there isn’t anything wrong with spending plenty of time coming up with a clever name or doing market research before deciding upon one. Both processes help ensure that you choose a brand name that reflects your mission and resonates with your audience. There are numerous benefits to having a strong branding strategy—aside from fostering loyalty among customers and increasing revenue, having a strong branding strategy can establish itself as part of your competitive advantage over other businesses within your industry.

Conclusion A great brand name starts with a great domain. Often, a domain name is chosen first and the branding comes afterwards. While dot com's still are most companies go to tld's, many organisations do not limit themselves to just dot com's For example, a tech company may decide on .tech, or a .io. The point is to find a brand and domain name that captures the essence of your company or service. For more information on great brand names please go to > Betterdomains.xyz


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