Our Biz Journey: Name, Email, and Domain Essentials
Introduction
Today, we’re excited to share the story of how we kick started our online business. If you’re wondering how to name your business, set up your email, and claim your domain, we’ve got you covered.
The Quest for the Perfect Name
Starting a business is all about that perfect name that encapsulates your vision. But we confess, we aren’t the most creative names out there. So, we turned to a trusty AI companion, namelix.com. It’s a fantastic tool; you just enter keywords that describe your business, and it conjures up a list of potential names. After some exploration, we fell in love with “Grow Wise.” It’s short, catchy, and, most importantly, it perfectly mirrors our mission – to help businesses grow in a wise and strategic way.
Crafting Your Professional Email Identity
Your business email is your online persona, so it’s essential to choose wisely. We went for the reliable and familiar Gmail. It integrated seamlessly with other Google services, making our daily operations smoother. However, finding an available email address with our business name was a bit of a challenge. We tried various combinations like “growwise marketing” and “growwise agency” before finally settling on “growwise agency,” which we felt best represented our brand.
Warming Up Your Email
To prevent your emails from ending up in the dreaded spam folder, you need to ‘warm up’ your email. We took the grassroots approach by sending emails from our personal accounts to friends, asking for replies. This not only warmed up our email but also built a network of supporters who could vouch for our authenticity.
Sure, there are software tools for email warming, but our method worked wonders, especially for businesses not initially focused on extensive email marketing.
Claiming Your Unique Domain
Securing a domain is the next crucial step. We explored options like Google Domains and GoDaddy. Budget considerations played a role, and we chose GoDaddy. When “growwise.com” was already taken, we happily settled for “growwise.agency,” a budget-friendly alternative that suited our business.
The process of acquiring a domain was surprisingly straightforward and intuitive. Do your research, though, as different registrars offer various features, including security options.
Crafting Your Online Presence with a Website
With our domain in hand, we realized we needed a website to establish credibility. While WordPress was a contender, we found Squarespace more user-friendly and straightforward. Within a week, our website was up and running, thanks to Kayla’s expertise.
The website served as a basic platform to showcase our services and provide contact information. Like any aspect of business, our online presence evolved over time. What you see today is vastly different from what we started with. The key is to begin, and improvements will come naturally.
Conclusion
The journey of starting an online business may seem daunting, but with the right tools and a clear plan, it’s an achievable dream. Your online business begins with these essentials: a name that resonates with your mission, a professional email address, and a domain that reflects your brand.
We hope our story inspires you to embark on your own online business adventure. If you’d like to learn more about building your business, check out our other articles on topics like team-building, marketing, and entrepreneurship.