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51 Available Photography Name Ideas for a Business, Website or Blog

By Jacob in Photography, Photography Website

I know that it is pretty tough to come up with a name for a photography business or blog. And what makes it even harder is trying to find a name that is available as a .com. This is why I have brainstormed and created this list of 51 photography name ideas that are available as a .com. You can take anyone of the names I’ve listed below (before they are used by someone else).

Here are some examples of photography websites that have memorable and catchy names:

The Law Tog – a photography website blog about the law of photography
Strobist – a website about lighting by world famous photographer David Hobby
Fstoppers – community for all things photography and video

Available Photography Names

So here is the list of available photography business names that you can take as a .com.

Get your photography website as a .com (before it is taken) with BlueHost. It is the same company I use for Hatch and Scribe and Home Tree Atlas.

You can also click on the name that you want – and I will show you how to register it (the name ideas in bold are my favorite.)

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Getting Started

When you have a name that you want to use for your photography company or website, you then want to go over to Bluehost where you can sign up for a hosting account (select the ‘Starter’ plan). With this hosting account you get a free .com domain name.

I have a guide here if you need any help setting up your account.

Get your photography website as a .com with BlueHost. Go with the Starter Plan for only $3.95 a month.

Coming Up With Your Own Name Ideas

If you still have not found a name that you like, you can check out my guide here (How To Brainstorm Blog Name Ideas You’ll Love) which will take you through different creative exercises to create a list of your own name ideas.

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46 Available .com Health and Fitness Name Ideas – For Your Blog, Business, Gym or Team

By Jacob in Fitness

Finding the right name can be one of the hardest parts of getting started. Whether it is for a team name, or a name for your fitness business, blog, or gym. Which is why I’ve created a list of 46 creative fitness name ideas that are available to be taken as a .com. But be quick, as good names get taken fast.

If you are here to start a fitness blog:

Starting a fitness blog will help you keep on track with your workouts. Other benefits include connecting with similar people, having a diary of your progress, and possibly a way to make money – if you build a large enough blog.

“When I started I had no clue how to run or blog, but five years on I’ve run five marathons. Sometimes I’m not sure whether the blogging kept the running going or vice versa but they’ve definitely complemented each other.” – Lazy Girl Running by Laura Fountain

Examples of Catchy Fitness Name Ideas

Here are some examples of fitness blogs with catchy and creative blog names:

Fitness on Toast – A blog on fitness and nutrition
Lazy Girl Running – Started the blog as a couch potato, to later become a marathon runner.
Marks Daily Apple – A man over 60 staying healthy
Nerd Fitness – “I help desk jockeys, nerds, and average Joes level up their lives”

Available Fitness Name Ideas

Here is a list of available health and fitness name ideas. All of the name ideas below are available as .com domain names.

When you have found a fitness name that you like, head over to Bluehost to create a hosting account with a free .com domain (before the name is taken).

If you click on any of the name ideas below, you will be taken to a page where I show you how to register the name as a .com

Mix in other hobbies or topics to make your name and blog unique…

Fitness blog name ideas with added food and nutrition

Using body parts to create name ideas

Ideas with the word ‘Fitness’ or ‘Workout’ in them

Fitness and health name ideas using different exercises

Cool gym name ideas

Creative team name ideas

Getting Started

You can take any of the name ideas above as they’re all available as a .com. To register one of the names, go to Bluehost where you can set up a hosting account (select the ‘Starter’ plan). And with Bluehost you get a free .com domain name.

You can follow along with my guide here if you need help setting up a hosting account.

Quick Tips on How To Create Your Own Name Ideas

The goal is to find creative words. And to do this start making a list of words that describe who you are and the type of blog or business that you want to start.

Here are some exercises to help you create your list of words:

1. Keep Asking Questions:

What is it about working out/fitness/health that you like? The rush, the solitude, the pain
What exercises do you enjoy the most?
What are some other hobbies or interests that you could mix into the blog and make it unique?
What are the body parts that you focus on the most?
What kind of lifestyle do you want to live? (Being healthy in the city, country, forest, on an island)
What are some sayings that you would hear? (‘push it’, ‘give me 20′, ’10 more’, ‘feel the burn’)

2. Start mixing and matching words to create name ideas.

3. Put some of the words you like into a thesaurus to come up with more word ideas.

4. When you have a good list of 5-10 fitness business name ideas that you like, go to name.com. This is the fastest way to check to see if your name is available as a .com

5. If the name is available then go to Bluehost to set up your hosting account which comes with a free .com domain name.

For more guides on how to start your fitness blog and website, visit my Guides page here.

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45 Available Name Ideas for Your Fashion Blog

By Jacob in Fashion Blogging

One of the hardest parts of starting a fashion blog is coming up with name ideas. When you have a name that you like, you then need to go and see if it is available as a .com – and a lot of times it is taken. I’ve brainstormed a list of catchy and memorable fashion blog names, which are all available as a .com – so take your pick (before they are taken).

Before I get to the list, I thought it would be good to show off some fashion blogs that have clever, cool, and creatives names

What My Boyfriend Wore – A mens blog that started out as Instagram posts from a girlfriend
Dear Milano – A Latin American fashion blog company
One Dapper Street – Mens fashion website
Song of Style – Laid back Californian style fashion blog business

Available Fashion Names

When you find a fashion name that you want to use, head over to Bluehost (before the name gets taken). Here you can set up a hosting account which comes with a free .com domain name. It is the same company I use for Hatch and Scribe, and Home Tree Atlas.

Click on any of the names below and you will be taken to a page where I will show you how to register it as a .com

Getting Started

When you have a name that you like, the next step is to set up a hosting account. Go to Bluehost where you will be able to start a hosting account with a free .com name (select the ‘Starter’ plan’).

If you need a step by step walk through of how to set up your hosting account, you can take a look at my tutorial here: How To Start A Fashion Blog (Become a Fashion Blogger in 11 Minutes)
For more help, tips, and exercises on creating your own fashion blog name, check out this post here: How To Come Up With Ideas for Fashion Blog Names.

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33 Travel Blog Name Ideas – That Are Available as a .com

By Jacob in Travel Blogging

It’s pretty tough to come up with a name idea that you love for your travel blog or company. It is even harder to come up with a name idea that is available as a .com.

I’ve been helping a lot of people create their memorable and loveable name for their travel. So below I’ve come up with 33 creative travel blog name ideas that are available for you to take as a .com (be quick before someone else takes the good ones).

Here are some examples of unique, clever and catchy travel blog names:

12 Hrs – Travel guides fitted into a single day
Jungles in Paris – Photography focused travel site
Flora the Explorer – Hunting for weird things in the world
Hippie in Heels – A travel blog about off beat places & “glamorous travel”

Available Names

The 33 name ideas below are all available to be taken as a .com, ready for you to start your travel blog.

Once you have found your travel name, get set up with a hosting account and free .com domain name with Bluehost (before it gets taken). They are the same company I use for Hatch and Scribe, and Home Tree Atlas.

If you click on any of the name ideas below, it will take you to a page where I will show you how to register the name as a .com.

Getting Started

All of the names above are available as a .com. To register one of the name ideas above, head over to Bluehost to set up a hosting account (go with the ‘Starter plan’) – which will come with a free .com domain.

If you need help setting up an account, then check out my tutorial here.
And if you need more help coming up with a travel blog name, then check out my long travel blog naming guide here.

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64 Available Food Name Ideas For Your Blog or Website

By Jacob in food blog

I know that one of the hardest parts of starting a food blog is coming up with the right name for it. Some people will even put off starting their blog because of it, and maybe end up not starting one at all. This is why I’ve brainstormed and created this list of available and creative food blog name ideas that you can take, use, and register as a .com (before they are taken by someone else).

Just to get us started, I thought it would be a good idea to see some examples of food blogs with catchy, creative and memorable names:

Pinch of Yum – School teacher turned food blogger business guru
Fed Man Walking – Austin Texas restaurant guide
Local Milk – Cast iron cooking
5 Second Rule – Silicon Valley cooking blog

Available Food Blog Name Ideas

Clicking on any of the name below will take you to a page where I’ll help you get set up with a .com domain name.

If you find a name that you want to use, you can head over to Bluehost to sign up for a hosting account that will come with a free .com domain name.

How about mixing in other hobbies into your blog’s name

Name ideas using food

Getting Started

When you have your name ready for your food blog, you then want to head over to Bluehost to set up a hosting account (select the ‘Starter’ plan) – and you’ll get a free .com domain name.

I have written a guide here if you need any help setting up your account.

If you need more help coming up with your own name ideas for your food blog, then follow along with my naming guide here:

How To Brainstorm Food Blog Name Ideas You’ll Love.

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DIY Food Blog Headers: How To Guide

By Jacob in food blog

This post will show you how to make your own DIY header for your food blog

Once you’ve got your food blog set up with a domain name and a host (DIY Set Up: How to Start a Food Blog (11 Minutes)), the next step will be to get your brand new blog looking good. The easiest way of doing this is to create an awesome custom blog header design.

If you don’t have any computer design skills, this can be hard. But if you have a simple camera (you don’t need a fancy one), you can easily create your own free DIY blog header with some common kitchen props.

One simple way of creating a food blog header is to find a plain white plate/bowl, and decorate it with a sharpie. I found my plates and bowls at the Korean dollar store.

How To Make Your Own Free Custom Blog Header

Simple Materials

Any camera
White plate/bowl
Sharpies
Background setting (I used white cardboard)
Props (I used a knife and fork, and some plum tomatoes)

You could get more creative by using colored plates, or plates with decorative patterns on them.

I simply used colored sharpies and white plates, and wrote my (fictional) blog name “Hatch and Cook” on them. I tried a few different styles to see what look best.

Styling With Props

Try and add some props into your photo. There are so many options here. If you have a theme for your food blog (baked goods, BBQ recipes, Asian food), think about all of the related props you could use.

Here are some general items you could include in your blog header design:

Cooked food
Knives
Spices and herbs
Glass jars
A drink
Table mat/coaster
Napkin
A cute apron
Kitchen utensils or appliances
Recipe notes

Playing With the Background

The background you choose will really set the look and feel of your blog header design. Here is a photo where I used a rustic wooden background (and stamps to write out the blog name):

Some ideas for backgrounds include:

White/black/colored cardboard
A granite countertop
Linen
Tinfoil
A place setting
A cooking pan/chopping board
The kitchen table

Lighting is Key to a Good Photograph

You need good lighting. This is the most important element when photographing your blog header.

Avoid using the lights in your room as they will make your photos look yellow. Instead use the natural day light coming in from a window.

I put my plate on a table near the window during the day. I turned off all of the lights in the room. I also put a white piece of cardboard behind the plate. This bounces light from the window onto the other side of the plate – reducing the shadows you have in the photo.

Play Around With Angles

When taking photos, move around a bit and look for different angles. You won’t know what looks best until you get the photos onto your computer. Here are some images of different angles of the same plate:

So there you have it – a simple way to create a custom food blog header design using some sharpies and plain plates/bowls. I’ll be creating more posts showing other ideas of creating DIY graphic designs for your blog.

You can become a food blogger in the next 11 minutes by following my simple tutorial here that shows you how to set up a food blog.

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