Naming a blog is a very important step before launch. So, no corner should be cut.

Before launching Social Media Slant, I did a lot of research and spent hours discussing feedback with trusted peers and some readers of my other blogs. It truly helped.

There are other steps involved, of course. They are all laid out in this excellent article by George Meszaros. Here is a short list:

- All the good names are not taken

- Focus on your goals

- Expired domains could prove very useful

- Be creative

My favorite quote from the article: "There are tons of awesome names waiting for you to grab them. So don’t let everyone tell you otherwise."

Read the post at http://madlemmings.com/2015/02/04/blog-name-ideas-how-to/

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Cendrine Marrouat