tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126131564610858851.post3677912581623127633..comments2023-09-09T10:21:32.853-04:00Comments on The Hackensack: Possible Names for New BlogDaveinHackensackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01313169814904229272noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126131564610858851.post-84428011436103933132009-09-08T09:23:01.840-04:002009-09-08T09:23:01.840-04:00While people may have different views still good t...While people may have different views still good things should always be appreciated. Yours is a nice blog. Liked it!!!Market Researchhttp://www.rnbresearch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126131564610858851.post-61125265178701541382009-08-26T08:36:45.543-04:002009-08-26T08:36:45.543-04:00I'm somewhat biased since I know about Hackens...I'm somewhat biased since I know about Hackensack from first-hand experience - I think that it would be both ironic and catchy.<br /><br />Launching Innovation is too generic.<br /><br />Steam Catapult brings to mind the Age of Empires games for some reason.Vladimir Vukicevichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327518410685091891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126131564610858851.post-23515786833179480002009-08-14T11:10:35.588-04:002009-08-14T11:10:35.588-04:00heh :) ... must be a different generation or maybe...heh :) ... must be a different generation or maybe not into the culture... definitely never heard of Hackensack before encountering Dave...<br /><br />Good luck with your business Dave...Sivaram Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361276466660862882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126131564610858851.post-14139893022407721892009-08-14T02:48:28.842-04:002009-08-14T02:48:28.842-04:00Eric,
You may be interested in some other cultur...Eric, <br /><br />You may be interested in some <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackensack,_New_Jersey#Hackensack_in_Popular_Culture" rel="nofollow">other cultural references</a> to Hackensack. Cole Porter was dismissive of Hackensack in a song before Billy Joel was.DaveinHackensackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313169814904229272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126131564610858851.post-78231784633616713942009-08-13T19:49:50.096-04:002009-08-13T19:49:50.096-04:00I would vehemently disagree with Mr. Velauthapilla...I would vehemently disagree with Mr. Velauthapillai about Hackensack. After 10s of millions of albums sold worldwide and a Tony Award winning musical, I would hope a few people would know who needs a house out in Hackensack? Is that all you get for your money?Ericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126131564610858851.post-74909573812028047402009-08-13T12:02:09.291-04:002009-08-13T12:02:09.291-04:00Thanks for the feedback.
I made Launching Innovat...Thanks for the feedback.<br /><br />I made Launching Innovation the name of my company. One downside of that domain name is that it is a little long. My initial idea was to go with something like Steam Catapult and have "Launching Innovation" be the tag line. Then when it came time to register the company name, I figured I'd just be straight forward and make the tag line or explanation the company name itself. <br /><br />So there will be a page up for Launching Innovation, probably something pretty basic, but I'm considering putting the blog on the Steam Catapult domain and linking to it. There will also be links to the sites of businesses as they get launched (the first one of which should be in about a month).DaveinHackensackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313169814904229272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126131564610858851.post-34020234307566682032009-08-13T11:43:10.620-04:002009-08-13T11:43:10.620-04:00My thoughts for what they are worth. I don't t...My thoughts for what they are worth. I don't think like an entrepreneur and am not sure what works so keep that in mind. I have zero experience running or starting a business! I also don't know exactly what your business will be so my comments are without taking the business into account.<br /><br />No one knows who or what Hackensack is. Unless you were targetting a specific geography--say those in the area who may favour a company from Hackensack--it probably isn't a big deal. I think if your target audience is mostly aware of Hackensack, this name can be a bonus; otherwise, there is no advantage to it.<br /><br />Launching Innovation seems too bland to me. It's gets to the point but it seems simplistic. I think it depends on what services and products your business will be offering. The name is typical of countless websites that you see on the web or mass market books/flyers and the like. I think it would work well if you are trying to attract a mass audience. For instance, if someone searches for you on the web, then LaunchingInnovation will click in very quickly--we know what it may be, touches on innovation, etc. But it also doens't have any sophistication or mystery, as you mention.<br /><br />Of the three, I like SteamCatapult the best. It is mysterious and unique. If someone sees your business card or runs into your website or whatever, they will remember it more than if it were LaunchingInnovation or HackensackVentures. It also exudes some sophistication because there is a history and meaning behind it. The downside to it is, obviously, the fact that a potential client won't know what it is. If they search on the web or a directory or even see it listed on some conference listing or whatever, no one will know what it is. Someone will have to go out of their way to find out what it is (whereas it is obvious that the other two are about some new ventures or innovation). <br /><br />Since I like SteamCatapult the best, while feeling it won't be obvious to the potential customers, a possibility is to attach a short slogan or business description to your logo. For example, our building services company is called arcturus but it says "realty corporation" in small letters below the logo on their business card. I don't know how well it will work in your case but it's something to consider.<br /><br /><br /><br />On a side note, you may already be doing it but, depending on the details of your business, you may want to go through the full process and come up with slogans, phrases, and even logos. Since you are paying a designer, I think something like the logo is very important. One of the first things that stand out when someone sees your business card or hits your website or sees a presentation from you, or whatever, will be the logo. People can tune out based on the logo...<br /><br /><br />Anyway, good luck with your endeavour.Sivaram Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361276466660862882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126131564610858851.post-63035010487256612372009-08-13T08:37:43.095-04:002009-08-13T08:37:43.095-04:00Launching Innovation is the safe choice. My first ...Launching Innovation is the safe choice. My first choice.<br /><br />Steam Catapult could work also. If you choose this one then keep Launching Innovation registered, because that is a sweet domain name and you might be able to resell it.<br /><br />I think you can rule out Hackensack Ventures. It's bland.JKnoreply@blogger.com