Comments on: Renaming eMomsatHome to SparkPlugging [Interview]

By: Blog Bloke

Blog Bloke — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:09:59 +0000

Been there and done that. By the way, where’s my interview Darren?

By: Ed Healy

Ed Healy — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:13:21 +0000

I’ve used Thesaurus.com many a time. A great resource when you’re trying to name something.

By: Sandra Sims

Sandra Sims — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:13:18 +0000

My first reaction was that it was surprise that they decided to change the name… then puzzlement at the name itself. However after hearing the tagline and explanation it makes sense.

I would be interesting in hearing more about:

“how to manage creating accurate 301 server redirects, because even my very experienced developer had never moved a site of our size to a new domain.”

from Wendy or anyone else with experience with this.

By: Wendy Piersall

Wendy Piersall — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:18:03 +0000

Darren, I love your readers as much as I love my own. :D

By: George

George — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:28:03 +0000

Excellent interview, very insightful. I love the new name, it will really allow Wendy to continue expanding the blog network and it is very easy to remember (although so was emomsathome).

Congrats again Wendy. Look forward to keeping an eye on your new site.

By: JoLynn Braley

JoLynn Braley — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:50:55 +0000

Great interview Darren, it’s always interesting to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes. I’ve been a reader of Wendy’s blog since I started reading your’s, in fact I think I found her through you. She’s an inspiration to all of us on the possibilities. :)

By: Dr. Nicole

Dr. Nicole — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:05:35 +0000

It is a tough line to dance when you are trying to establish your niche while appealing to a wide audience…I write a lot towards women and have just hired a new doctor on to write for men’s health to balance it all out as men’s health is just not my passion or area of expertise. But I do have to say that working from home in your bathrobe watching Ellen is def where it is AT!!! Ha…gotta love bloggin, and thank you Darron for being such a strong resource, I never miss a blog even when I don’t take the minute to leave a comment. You are the best.

By: Make Money Online

Make Money Online — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:10:35 +0000

Congrats Wendy Love the site and the new name looks great!

By: Alden DoRosario

Alden DoRosario — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:23:12 +0000

Congrats Wendy. Wendy is one of the best persons and “sparkplugs” I have met — ever. Best of luck with the new branding, Wendy.

The journey from “Dot Com” to “Dot Inc” continues ..

By: Missy

Missy — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:04:32 +0000

Very brave of you to make such BIG changes. Perfect example of the quote, “big rewards await those who take big risks”.

I found an article on the network a few weeks ago, and quite enjoyed it. Felt also abit alienated as i am not a mom, and don’t plan to be.

Love the new name, direction, change, growth, ideas, etc. All of it. Targeting the new work at home generation fits to a tee, as technology is creating a revolution amongst those who want more flexibility and options when it comes to their “work”.

Big Congrats 2 You!

By: Busy Mom

Busy Mom — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:26:32 +0000

Way to go, Wendy!!

By: Corinne Edwards

Corinne Edwards — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:07:04 +0000

Wendy – that is a GREAT NAME – although I read your old blog often – and I am a grandmother at work!

We will be watching you.

Good luck!

By: Corinne Edwards

Corinne Edwards — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:06:22 +0000

Wendy – that is a GREAT NAME – although I read your old blog often – and I am a grandmother at work!

We will be watching you.

Good lluck!

By: The Masked Millionaire

The Masked Millionaire — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:04:19 +0000

I think Sparkplugging is a great name. Wish I had thought of it.

It is always a challenge not to be too specific and thus leave people out when choosing a name.

By: sami

sami — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:45:55 +0000

good artilce man..keep it up mate! AUSSIES GO!

By: BW

BW — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:49:55 +0000

Wendy, you need to view the site in IE6. There is a lot of the home page content missing – well on my IE6 on a windows XP.

Basically no text in the 4 boxes in the main content area and the bottom 3 boxes are also missing.

Good luck with the new branding

By: Elizabeth Potts Weinstein

Elizabeth Potts Weinstein — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:54:38 +0000

Great name! Like all great trademarks, it’s fundamentally a random word that has a bit of connection to what it means — easy to remember, easy to spell (assume you’re redirecting the domain w/ one “g”).

Going from a blog to a company is going to be an issue for many of the top up-and-coming bloggers.

My behind-the-scenes blog is called Chronicles of a Mompreneur (yes I own that domain too) but is hosted at elizabethpottsweinstein.com — one of the reasons is because I may outgrow the name of the blog and it makes it much easier to switch, no 301 directs necessary. Course, does not address the problem of if/when I want that blog to turn into a company, versus a blog. My current plan is to run my companies under different brands/domains … but it’s hard to know what will become the “big hit.”

Congrats!

Elizabeth

By: Peter McGarvey

Peter McGarvey — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:53:53 +0000

Wendy, I agree that Sparkplugging is a great site name. I too spent many hours, several years ago, going through the same exercise of trying to create just the right name and brand for my blog – Sparkplug.

I totally agree that the domain name squatters have made it nearly impossible to acquire a dynamic brand these days.

Good luck with your site, it looks great.

By: Barbara Ling (aka Owlbert)

Barbara Ling (aka Owlbert) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:50:00 +0000

Congratulations, what a superb use of Thesaurus for finding your new domain name! May lots of wonderful success be sent in your direction; I’ll be certain to post about it on my Virtual Coach mom blog too.

Enjoy,

Barbara

By: Karen Putz / DeafMom

Karen Putz / DeafMom — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:36:22 +0000

Congrats, Wendy! I have to admit at first, I had visions of mechanics working under a car but then I thought– I can see the day when we’re at a conference and asking people, “Are you SparkPlugging?” instead of asking if they’re working at home. :)