Apparently a lot of people are interested in starting a new blog because “blog titles” and “blog names” are two of the most popular search queries that lead to Performancing. I previously wrote about creating [link to article] great blog post headlines, but you should have a good name to fall back on. However, you must realize that the name can only take you so far.

Qualities of a Great Blog Title/Name

Simple

The first thing that every new blog should have is a simple name. You don’t want something too complex that might turn off a reader. Try to avoid numeral combinations and random letters that contribute little to the name. In my opinion, they look very unprofessional, and that means that I have a bad taste in my mouth before I even look at the content. I don’t judge a book by its cover, but I can’t help but have lowered expectations, which—for what ever reason—might be something that the owner/author is going for. In most cases, use the KISS (keep it simple stupid) methodology.

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The title of a blog post may or may not be as important as the content itself (depending on who's being asked), but it certainly serves a distinct and important purpose -- it draws people in. I've read and written on enough blogs to understand what does and does not work. There are no limits, no rules, but there are some basic things you can do to make your blog titles better

I previously wrote about how introductions serve the purpose of selling your article; however, the title of your article is what will grab the attention of the readers. It is the part of the article that should make them want to click to find out more. While I don't place as much emphasis on titles as other bloggers, I will say that I have likely reached the front pages of several social sites from some crafty and creative titles.

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