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I don't know if it's bad to ask questions like this but I've seen a few people do it so thought I'd give it a go since I really value the opinion of everyone on here.
I need to split my websites, but am dithering about it as I've used the username stillpixels for everything (both design and photography) so am a bit worried that if I confine it to only photography and use something else as my design name, having the username already on design sites might become confusing. And then what to do about my twitter? Other than just battling through a transition period the other solution I can think of is just extending the names to Stillpixels Photography and Stillpixels Design, but is that a bit silly?
almost 2 years ago
Just keep it simple and rock Stillpixels all the way. I know it's easy to over-think online identities b/c I have done so to the point of hesitation and paralysis. Just be clear on your site on what they are seeing at the moment (page view) and keep rocking out good work.
almost 2 years ago
of course, it is always better to keep it simple (Don't Make Me Think), is there no other alternative to mash the two together? Or is that what you are fighting with?
Unless you are working with animation, I think the name works in both cases. If you cannot think of an equally effective name for 'design', go with the sub names. If it is just to split the site, use subdomains, e.g. photography.stillpixels.com and design.stillpixels.com.
almost 2 years ago
@Paul: I like the subdomain idea.
almost 2 years ago
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Maria Frey
If you feel that the name Stillpixels is still relevant to your design work currently, I'd say stick with it. A little refresh like adding "photography" or "design" to it isn't a bad idea either. In fact, I've seen where others have done something similar when expanding their services but still wanting to retain the integrity of their brand. Beware of analysis paralysis! (this coming from an over-thinker) :)
almost 2 years ago
Ooh the subdomain idea is excellent!
Basically I've been told by a few branding experts the analogy of someone looking for a dentist, going to the dentist's site and finding it say "click here for my vintage cars OR my dentistry!" - would you trust that dentist as an "expert" in their field?
So the same thing I guess applies with me, it'd be rare that someone needs both a designer AND a photographer, so I've been told to split them up and to focus each site on just one aspect each so as to keep professional and not scare away any potential clients who might get the impression that I'm not 100% committed to their project.
I've used stillpixels so much around the web that it'd be a shame to dump it in some aspects or just not possible to do so.
Oh and yes, I'm definitely over-thinking this whole thing, I've been over-thinking it for weeks and am still confused haha
almost 2 years ago
Of course photography and design are very closely related, in comparison to the dentist and vintage cars. Haha.
I think it shows that you have a little range of experience and aren't a one-trick pony. I would be interested in a person who can do two closely related fields well. :)
I think the learnings you gain from photography will always help your design work and vice versa.
almost 2 years ago
Yeah, that's what I was thinking generally, they're both creative fields and obviously photoshop skills can be a plus in my photography! (although I rarely edit that much, I could do it if required).
The major point for me is separating out wedding photography entirely, which I'll be doing whenever my partner who I shoot with and I can come up with a name for it! That definitely needs to be separate.
I'm thinking maybe a landing page with a one or the other option might be the goer for the rest of my work, then each with contain a folio and their own blog.
Thanks for all your help and suggestions so far!
almost 2 years ago
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Jason Lynes
agree, i love the one brand name. it's not confusing at all, and helps you grab attention where you can get it, through design or photography or wherever. and you can always change the site designs completely so people know what theyre looking at.
almost 2 years ago
Thanks Jason.
I was thinking perhaps a similar design/common elements but with a different colour scheme for each side, rather than completely different designs.
almost 2 years ago
I'd say stick with the same name, those seeking out photography aren't going to know about the web stuff, but may be pleasantly surprised to learn you do both, then won't become confused by your having two business names ... and vice versa .. or so my thought goes ..
@Terry .. the point of paralysis .. LOL, sounds like me.
over 1 year ago