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Chad Upton

Member since: Jun 22, 2007
Last activity: Aug 14, 2008

  • Look at how Target is using satellite maps to help customers find their stores. They're painting a 250 logo on their roof!
    click here

    Posted Aug 14, 2008 The Power of Google Local (Maps) And Why It Matters To You by Dan Sisson
  • @Daniel I agree that it tells you what the place does, but the name is non-sequitur. It's not really "just" if it's "plus". "Nails Plus" would be a more sensible name, and you could make it larger in the allotted space on the pylon sign -- then people could see the name from further away.

    Posted Jul 17, 2008 10 Tips for Naming Your Company, Product, or Service by Christopher Johnson
  • Example of a poorly named business near me: Just Nails Plus

    Posted Jul 17, 2008 10 Tips for Naming Your Company, Product, or Service by Christopher Johnson
  • Always run your company name by a professional, especially if you are new to the culture where your business will be, or writing is not one of your strengths.

    For example: I love Thai food, but trying to spell, pronounce and even remember the name of this one restaurant consistently eluded me when trying to find their phone number for takeout orders. Finally, I got their website URL and bookmarked it: http://www.phobenthanh.com/ I like how the name is authentic, but if your customers can't find you in the phone book then you've got a problem.

    Also, make sure your name makes sense! I know of these two business that have similar names: "Just Transmissions and More" and "Just Nails Plus".

    Posted Apr 12, 2008 Winning the Name Game by Laura Messerschmitt
  • This resonates so perfectly, whether the client is a mom and pop operation or a fortune 500 company. Thank you, I'll surely think of this post every time I talk to my clients.

    Posted Jun 22, 2007 If Architects Had To Work Like Web Designers a conversation started by Shae Allen