DOMAIN NAME ME

While flipping through Twitter, yesterday, I came upon a tweet that sounded interesting. It was about promoting yourself before the big 'I've Made It Speech' is needed. So I clicked. Nibble: I just found another site: Choosing Web Addy for New Site. 

To my surprise, it was all about domain names and the importance of having one even if you don't intend on using it for a while.


I've visited many blogs where the writer has a link to his/her website. I've often wondered what they do differently on their website then they do on their blog.


Here's a few tidbits I found out:


1) a blog is your platform. It's where you be you. It's wise to find a theme for your blog and expand upon it through your posts.


2) a blog is the catalyst for interacting with those who are interested in your work, what you have to offer, and you in general.


1) a website is like your label, your 'marker'--a word I use so often in my book. It's like the outer covering of a book, then the canvas for the book, then the inside cover, the prologue, first page, etc...


2) a website is a marketing tool, just like a blog, but to a greater extent. There are separate pages filled with information about yourself, your work, your ideas. Most of the time a website promotes a product or service and has direct links where said product/service can be purchased or utilized.


Classes are offered, etc...


I could go on. (And in light of needing to send out more interview questions, more word cutting of current ms, reading first pages for a critique partner, and working on a synopsis...I need to cut this short. Eek, me. Sorry.)


The whole gist of the article is about the importance of snagging your domain name and making it as personally recognizable as possible. Most people use their name. I'll be honest, my first name has never been a favorite of mine.


In my younger days, kids in elementary school called me 'Sonny & Sher' which drove me crazy. I hated it. That explains S.A. Larsen. 


So when thinking about a domain name I'm unsure. It is the way the world will perceive me. What do I want my domain name to say to the great masses out there? Should I use my full name or my first two initials with my last name?


Do you have a website or a domain name? What name did you choose? Why?


Ooh, massive GRAFFITI splats go out to THE ALLITERATIVE ALLOMORPH and her amazing contest. I WON  second place!! Yay me!! I get to send my query or synopsis for critique to the amazing Paula B founder of The Writing Show!


Not sure what I should do, feisty Alleywalkers. My query is in pretty good shape after slugging it out in the rounds of YAlitchat's Query Kick-around, but my synopsis was written forever ago. I haven't looked at it in months. Should I look at it and clean it up and send that? Ugh...more decisions. 


Psst....Thanks, Jessica!!