THANK YOU!!! I have been struggling with this for weeks and literally an hour after watching your video I’ve got a name and even designed a logo and bought the domain name. Done and dusted. Cannot thank you enough!!!!!
I was on a live sale from a podcaster, where I left a comment and question. Hallelujah! They pronounced my awful name PERFECTLY and recognized my work. Sometimes the weird names work? And if I pivot, it travels with the pivot.
Hey Deborah, this is an an excellent guide for coming up with names. I can’t tell you how I dread creating names for emails, websites, pets, etc. always. Thank your for this video!
I just discovered your channel while thinking about this topic for a handmade jewelry shop. This seems like kind of like a chicken-or-the egg type of thing. However, while watching this, I recalled passing a pub while visiting Edinburgh, Scotland called The Jolly Botanist - nothing about the name directly suggests pub, but if you walk past it (as we did) or look it up, you see what it is....and remember it. Thanks for this!
Thank you so much for covering this topic. I wish I had seen this when I struggled with coming up with a name for my business. The way you pronounce categories is adorable. 😆 But I love and enjoy hearing your accent! It just took me a minute to realize what the word was you were saying. But I've got it now. 😄
In downtown Hobart, Tasmania there's an amazing bagel cafe called Bury Me Standing. I did a double take when I first passed by it because it just sounded awesome. I walked in out of curiosity and ended up being a regular customer!
I named my shop "Quiet Stories" cuz I desided to create quiet books for kids but I think this name allows me to change my direction in the future, if I deside. I haven't thought about the name at all, it just came and now people like it.
Hi D, I'm watching this in 2024 and you don't know how much I appreciate it. I'm struggling with the name of my business because I live in Colombia and I'm not sure if my name should be in Spanish or English. I feel that names in Spanish are so complicated! 😔 What would be the appropriate option?
Thank you for all this great info. I have a business under my name, Rebecca Hempe but considering enhancing or changing it. Im a seamstress by trade and just love to design and sew clothing and products. Im also expanding my little shop to include embroidery. You have given me some great ideas and I have a lot to think about how to brand myself and my Etsy shop.
This was something that I was definitely using as an excuse to procrastinate. 😅 I've heard that in the long run, it's important for business owners to diversify. Is this possible (or even preferable) to do under the same business name? I'm no where near having to worry about this, but I was just curious. Thank you for all the handmade business tips!
I think it really depends on more on whether it then makes sense to sell all your products/services under one business (regardless of the name) but the name being detached from "what you sell" (example" Masaomi BAGS" or "SOAPS" or etc.) does help if you want to pivot :-)
@@Tizzitco Thank you for the detailed answer and satisfying my curiosity. I'll be able to approach that with a little more confidence when I get there! 😊
Good question! The only way to check that would be manually trying it and seeing if the domain/handle is available. It can be a bit tedious for some people, but unfortunately, there's currently no alternative that checks across multiple/all platforms. - L
When I first started, I was selling crochet and beaded bracelets, so I named my shop Yarning Over Beads. Now, though, I've taken all the beaded items out since they didn't sell and have only kept the crocheted items up. I'm thinking about taking those down too though (even though those do quite well), since they take 12 hours to make and replacing them with laser engraved items that take at most half and hour. I don't know whether or not I should change my name because if I'm only selling wood and leather items from now on, having yarn or beads in my name is not going to make sense at all, but it's the name I've used for years and I just don't know what to do
Thanks for sharing, Yolanda! You can always rebrand. Best to have a cohesive marketing strategy & brand so that your customers know exactly what you're all about :) - L
I love the content, so thanks so much for this video; it clarifies so much in a concise manner. By the way, Google does actually mean something in the mathematical\algorithmic realm, which is why they chose it. (This is something learned in IT. 🙂)
You da bomb Deb! 😁 I have thought, multiple times, about changing my business name to a single word. But, im afraid to since Im steady growing quite a following and im not sure if i even should. (Btw...it pleased me u gave the example of a leather business for people who like to explore the outdoors. Lol)
Thank-you so much, this is so helpful! I'm struggling with my shop name but your tips have helped me narrow it down significantly. May I ask what your advise is for naming a shop that wants to appeal to customers who speak different languages / multi-lingual (in my case, English and Spanish primarily)? Should I go for an invented name that can be easily pronounced in multiple languages or prioritize one language for an evokative name? This is for a handmade business inspired by sci-fi and fantasy worlds in books.
If you haven't done so yet already, I would encourage you to come up with your Ideal Customer profile + base this decision on what makes most sense for them. Here is a blog post on how to define your IC 👉 www.tizzit.co/define-your-ideal-customer-profile/ 🙂 hope this helps! - L
Hi dear, I do quilling, paper Crafts , also work with resin and I also make ribbon accessories... Is it a good choice to make a shop with all of these categories or should I open a shop with one specific category..?? I'm kinda confused... And also I loved your video how you explained everything... It's gonna help me a lot🥰 thank you soo much..I subscribed 🤩
Thanks for asking, Tayeba! Glad this video was helpful :) try checking out this blog post for more tips on shop categories tizzit.co/should-you-have-1-or-2-etsy-shops?/ - L
Coming up with a business name seems to be the hardest part so far 😅 I’m too indecisive, even after watching this video I’m still twiddling my thumbs 😩
Hello, I just want to ask and advise. Mabelleray handmade soap is my brand name, But I've been using only shorter name at my website? Mabelleray soap. does it safe? what do you suggest? which one is better? Thank you for response and sharing ideas.
Thanks for the comment! We actually cover this topic of naming your shop in our branding courses, which can be found here www.hq.tizzit.co/course-library/ 🙂 hope this helps! - L
Thanks for the question! "Tizzit" actually falls within category 3: completely made-up 😂 you can find out more at ruclips.net/video/dXmH4Cq8uaE/видео.html ❣️ - L
So I love my business name (Thor Designs), but unfortunately, it is not unique enough that to come up when typed into Google. Can I add something small to it or a word so I can still keep my name I love?
My personal name suck, I've always hated it, both my first and last name so I'm really struggling with finding a name cause I don't want to use my name 😫
Thank you so much. Still thinking of my name. One dat I would love a flower shop and your tips helped me tremendously with how to come up with a name!!
Hello sir, my name is charul negi. Recently I came across your video, ur content is amazing and can do wonders in future. By profession I am a gfx artist and editor . if u approve I can make RUclips and edits for u. And together we can take your channel to different heights. If u want to see my portfolio please reply . Thank you.....!
Please I just subscribe to your channel now, am struggling with a name, I want to go into general merchandise, and the name that came into my mind was GRASSROOTS ITD. I put limited because is from Nigeria 🇳🇬, please is the name ok, please I need your help?
I hope you enjoyed the video! Questions or comments? Leave them below!
My Etsy Store name is Rocksdiamond
This is honestly the most useful business naming video I’ve watched.
So glad this was helpful! - L
THANK YOU!!! I have been struggling with this for weeks and literally an hour after watching your video I’ve got a name and even designed a logo and bought the domain name. Done and dusted. Cannot thank you enough!!!!!
You're so welcome, Kasey! Glad it helped & hope to see you in the community group soon :) - L
I hope that I get as inspired as you.. been mulling over a fragranced based (wax, soaps, lotions) small business name for months!
What is the price to register a Trademark for a business?
This is the best naming-related piece of content that I've ever come across.
How much do I appreciate your 'no bs' how-to's?
You are worth your weight in gold!
haha thanks! I am glad it's helpful!
I was on a live sale from a podcaster, where I left a comment and question. Hallelujah! They pronounced my awful name PERFECTLY and recognized my work.
Sometimes the weird names work? And if I pivot, it travels with the pivot.
Hey Deborah, this is an an excellent guide for coming up with names. I can’t tell you how I dread creating names for emails, websites, pets, etc. always. Thank your for this video!
I just discovered your channel while thinking about this topic for a handmade jewelry shop. This seems like kind of like a chicken-or-the egg type of thing. However, while watching this, I recalled passing a pub while visiting Edinburgh, Scotland called The Jolly Botanist - nothing about the name directly suggests pub, but if you walk past it (as we did) or look it up, you see what it is....and remember it. Thanks for this!
Haha that's definitely a memorable name for a pub! I'd be curious to know the story behind that one! - L
I've passed by that pub when I was in Edinburgh as well! It caught my attention right away.
You are an absolute gift for anyone trying to build a handmade business!! Best "teacher" on the internet, i met a few, i know what im saying!
Aww thanks Lydia, that's very kind of you to say!
Need this for my first step to etsy
Thank you so much for covering this topic. I wish I had seen this when I struggled with coming up with a name for my business. The way you pronounce categories is adorable. 😆 But I love and enjoy hearing your accent! It just took me a minute to realize what the word was you were saying. But I've got it now. 😄
Glad it was helpful, Kimberly! And thanks for the kind comment 🥰 - Lindsey @ Team Tizzit
Omg me too! I was so confused at the beginning wondering what she was saying!! lol But now I totally love it!
Yup, wish I'd listened to this when I heard it the first time. One year and $50 later I've filed a new DBA that gives me a lot more room to grow. ;)
Thanks you so much sweetheart 😂you did so well to let me know how to do my shop name
I really learned a lot from this video. Thanks so much for sharing. My name was too specific so I need a new one.
In downtown Hobart, Tasmania there's an amazing bagel cafe called Bury Me Standing. I did a double take when I first passed by it because it just sounded awesome. I walked in out of curiosity and ended up being a regular customer!
So cool! Thanks for sharing 🤩 - L
I named my shop "Quiet Stories" cuz I desided to create quiet books for kids but I think this name allows me to change my direction in the future, if I deside.
I haven't thought about the name at all, it just came and now people like it.
I like it too, Mira!
@@Tizzitco Thank you! I'm glad that you like it. :)
Hi D, I'm watching this in 2024 and you don't know how much I appreciate it. I'm struggling with the name of my business because I live in Colombia and I'm not sure if my name should be in Spanish or English. I feel that names in Spanish are so complicated! 😔 What would be the appropriate option?
Wow that was so helpful! That you so much
Glad it was valuable, Eftalya! - Lindsey @ Team Tizzit
Thank you for all this great info.
I have a business under my name, Rebecca Hempe but considering enhancing or changing it.
Im a seamstress by trade and just love to design and sew clothing and products.
Im also expanding my little shop to include embroidery.
You have given me some great ideas and I have a lot to think about how to brand myself and my Etsy shop.
That's wonderful, Rebecca! Best of luck & make sure to let us know how it all goes in Tizzit HQ ;) - L
This was something that I was definitely using as an excuse to procrastinate. 😅
I've heard that in the long run, it's important for business owners to diversify. Is this possible (or even preferable) to do under the same business name? I'm no where near having to worry about this, but I was just curious. Thank you for all the handmade business tips!
I think it really depends on more on whether it then makes sense to sell all your products/services under one business (regardless of the name) but the name being detached from "what you sell" (example" Masaomi BAGS" or "SOAPS" or etc.) does help if you want to pivot :-)
@@Tizzitco Thank you for the detailed answer and satisfying my curiosity. I'll be able to approach that with a little more confidence when I get there! 😊
Loved, as always I found your videos very enlightening. Thank you
How do you check that you’re shop name isn’t being used on Etsy and platforms and would you get a domain name right away? Thank you!
Good question! The only way to check that would be manually trying it and seeing if the domain/handle is available. It can be a bit tedious for some people, but unfortunately, there's currently no alternative that checks across multiple/all platforms. - L
When I first started, I was selling crochet and beaded bracelets, so I named my shop Yarning Over Beads. Now, though, I've taken all the beaded items out since they didn't sell and have only kept the crocheted items up. I'm thinking about taking those down too though (even though those do quite well), since they take 12 hours to make and replacing them with laser engraved items that take at most half and hour. I don't know whether or not I should change my name because if I'm only selling wood and leather items from now on, having yarn or beads in my name is not going to make sense at all, but it's the name I've used for years and I just don't know what to do
Thanks for sharing, Yolanda! You can always rebrand. Best to have a cohesive marketing strategy & brand so that your customers know exactly what you're all about :) - L
I love the content, so thanks so much for this video; it clarifies so much in a concise manner. By the way, Google does actually mean something in the mathematical\algorithmic realm, which is why they chose it. (This is something learned in IT. 🙂)
Thanks, Kevin! Yes, I want to give you as much valuable info as I can in a concise manner. Interesting about Google.
You da bomb Deb! 😁
I have thought, multiple times, about changing my business name to a single word. But, im afraid to since Im steady growing quite a following and im not sure if i even should.
(Btw...it pleased me u gave the example of a leather business for people who like to explore the outdoors. Lol)
hahah this is funny because this example made me think of you too! I can't remember what it was now but thought of your shop!
@@Tizzitco glad to know u think of my shop! 😃 lol
Such great information! Thank you! This was very helpful. I will be checking out more of your videos. :)
Awesome! Thank-you, Dedra! Would love to hear about your handmade shop journey in our community group :) - L
Thank-you so much, this is so helpful! I'm struggling with my shop name but your tips have helped me narrow it down significantly. May I ask what your advise is for naming a shop that wants to appeal to customers who speak different languages / multi-lingual (in my case, English and Spanish primarily)? Should I go for an invented name that can be easily pronounced in multiple languages or prioritize one language for an evokative name? This is for a handmade business inspired by sci-fi and fantasy worlds in books.
If you haven't done so yet already, I would encourage you to come up with your Ideal Customer profile + base this decision on what makes most sense for them. Here is a blog post on how to define your IC 👉 www.tizzit.co/define-your-ideal-customer-profile/ 🙂 hope this helps! - L
@@Tizzitco It does, a lot! Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing Deborah 💜
You are so welcome, Deborah! Glad this was helpful ☺️ - L
Hi dear, I do quilling, paper Crafts , also work with resin and I also make ribbon accessories... Is it a good choice to make a shop with all of these categories or should I open a shop with one specific category..?? I'm kinda confused...
And also I loved your video how you explained everything... It's gonna help me a lot🥰 thank you soo much..I subscribed 🤩
Thanks for asking, Tayeba! Glad this video was helpful :) try checking out this blog post for more tips on shop categories tizzit.co/should-you-have-1-or-2-etsy-shops?/ - L
Coming up with a business name seems to be the hardest part so far 😅 I’m too indecisive, even after watching this video I’m still twiddling my thumbs 😩
Hello, I just want to ask and advise. Mabelleray handmade soap is my brand name, But I've been using only shorter name at my website? Mabelleray soap. does it safe? what do you suggest? which one is better? Thank you for response and sharing ideas.
Thanks for the comment! We actually cover this topic of naming your shop in our branding courses, which can be found here www.hq.tizzit.co/course-library/ 🙂 hope this helps! - L
What a wonderful and good video! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it, Ana! Thank you for watching!
Yes I name my very small business Renee's Crochet Boutique. I was wondering what you think of my business name.
Is "tizzit" a sound-alike of 'Tis It (This is it)?
Thanks for the question! "Tizzit" actually falls within category 3: completely made-up 😂 you can find out more at ruclips.net/video/dXmH4Cq8uaE/видео.html ❣️ - L
So I love my business name (Thor Designs), but unfortunately, it is not unique enough that to come up when typed into Google. Can I add something small to it or a word so I can still keep my name I love?
I guess it depends what that extra word would be :-)
As I make and sell handmade crochet hats from preemies to adults and the styles are animals Characters and regular hats
My personal name suck, I've always hated it, both my first and last name so I'm really struggling with finding a name cause I don't want to use my name 😫
Thank you so much. Still thinking of my name. One dat I would love a flower shop and your tips helped me tremendously with how to come up with a name!!
You are so welcome! Glad this was helpful, Kay 😉 - L
Hello sir,
my name is charul negi.
Recently I came across your video, ur content is amazing and can do wonders in future. By profession I am a gfx artist and editor . if u approve I can make RUclips and edits for u. And together we can take your channel to different heights. If u want to see my portfolio please reply .
Thank you.....!
Engelmajor pronunciation difficulty: 2/10
hahahah not everyone would agree!
Please I just subscribe to your channel now, am struggling with a name, I want to go into general merchandise, and the name that came into my mind was GRASSROOTS ITD. I put limited because is from Nigeria 🇳🇬, please is the name ok, please I need your help?