Comments on: To change or not to change, that is the question.

By: Genie Princess

Genie Princess — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:10:20 +0000

I like Mark’s suggestion he he he….

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:35:18 +0000

@Perros: No worries, he’s not going anywhere :)

@Mark: Eventually when I switch to a new theme I’m probably going to do something a little different. Not sure what yet ;P

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:59:46 +0000

Actually, Mike, perros has a good point. Incorporating Gummy somehow into your header instead of using the comic strip (nothing against that of course), could help with spacing for one thing. Just a thought. :)

By: perros

perros — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:53:42 +0000

Regardless of what you do with the name – keep the alien! That is a great idea that I haven’t seen other blogs do.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:16:06 +0000

Well so far judging by most of the comments and votes it looks like the yays have it :) If I do make a change it won’t be until after Halloween because I rather like my little pumpkin in the header.

@Christy: I’m definitely not famous :P

@Danielle: The domain is already taken. I checked on that quite a while ago ;P

@Bush: If I were worried about this blog yielding money I would certainly be failing ;P

@Baron: Good point :)

@Mark: I like your goofy ghosty scene…lol.

Thanks everyone that’s chimed in so far. I may just decide to go with the change after Halloween is over. I’ve been thinking about doing another theme change, so that would be a good time to do it :)

By: Bush Mackel

Bush Mackel — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:39:44 +0000

I voted “Yay” as in “Yes”. Even though as you said that everything links here using “Ordinary Folk” – I can’t imagine that that term is yielding you any money or anything.

By: valmg

valmg — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:51:30 +0000

I like Things by Mike, but not only because it would match the domain.
I’ve had my domain for years not but only named it I know EVERYTHING – just ask my hubby this year. Its name that wasn’t a name used to be valmg.com – thoughts, ideas and ramblings…it’s cheaper than therapy.

By: Erina Hart

Erina Hart — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:20:15 +0000

I like “Ordinary Folk.” It is an original and fun blog name. I don’t think it’s a big deal that your domain name is not the same as your blog title. Once people get to know you, they figure out your forename. Then, the URL makes sense.

My blog has two domains. You can either find my blog by visiting erinahart.com/ink or by visiting intotheinkpot.com. The blog is hosted on the former. The latter functions the same way a subdomain does (but not like a 301 redirect).

Ultimately, I think you should do what makes you happy. Obviously, you selected “Ordinary Folk” for a reason. You need to decide if you should honor that reason or move on. The choice is yours. Do what you find appropriate. Readers will visit for the blog’s content. Not for the name.

By: Brown Baron

Brown Baron — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:13:04 +0000

“Things By Mike” gets my vote. Also, the people who linked to you using the anchor text Ordinary Folk still points to this domain so no worries. Sounds like a good plan.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:42:19 +0000

My vote is for “MeAndMyGummy”. LOL

Seriously though, I like “Things by Mike”. It’s not like you’re changing your domain, so no worries about people who have already subscribed or bookmarked to you. I agree that it’s a better thing to have the domain match the name of the site/blog you visit.

Now the question remains, what are you going to do with the pumpkin since you won’t have the “o” anymore? Which I also like, btw. Much better than my goofy ghosty scene on my header. :P