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The World's #1 Marketplace For Company Names
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A great company name is the start of a great brand. On crowdSPRING, you'll set your own price and pick from hundreds of company names. More choice than anywhere else on Earth. We promise world class customer support (we're an American Business Awards Winner for Best Product/Service) and an easy to use process. With our money back guarantee, crowdSPRING offers a proven, fast, and risk-free way to get a new company name at an affordable price.
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"We would not be able to continue operating as a growing technology company without crowdSPRING."
"We would not be able to continue operating as a growing technology company without crowdSPRING."
Carson V. Conant
CEO, Mediafly
CEO, Mediafly
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Mediafly
A $210 logo design project90 entries in 12 days
Please tell us a little about Mediafly. Mediafly is a media distribution company that delivers rich media to a broad array of internet-enabled devices including, but not limited to, the Apple iPhone and iPad, Google Android and Blackberry smart phones, and set-top TV devices. Why did you decide to use crowdSPRING? Mediafly needed a logo to help brand the business. Although we had the capability inhouse to create a new logo, we decided to post our project on crowdSPRING. We're a small company. I have programmers that have design capability, but when one of my best developers is working on a graphic design project, their resources aren't being used somewhere else. Was your crowdSPRING project successful? Yes! During our 12 day project on crowdSPRING, Mediafly received 90 custom logo designs from 20 different designers around the world. We ultimately selected the logo that you see in the video. How many other projects have you posted on crowdSPRING? Over the past year, Mediafly has posted 9 other projects on crowdSPRING. How has crowdSPRING improved your business? I don't think we would be able to operate as a rapidly growing technology company without crowdSPRING. 
"We would not be able to continue operating as a growing technology company without crowdSPRING."
Carson V. Conant
CEO, Mediafly |
Networlding
A $400 print design project73 entries in 11 days
Please tell us a little about you and Networlding. Networlding is a social media consulting, coaching, implementation and integration firm. Based on our best-selling book on the science of networks, Networlding has grown over the last eight years into a thought leader in the social media space. I've authored 11 books in the last 15 years - four of them have been best sellers. Why did you decide to use crowdSPRING? I was working with a co-author on a book for college undergrads and graduates to help them get "Smart Starts" in life by learning and leveraging the tools of LinkedIn. We were looking for a book cover that would appeal to our readers. We posted the project on crowdSPRING because the cost is certainly very reasonable and because I love the creative collaboration that results. Was your crowdSPRING project successful? There is no experience like crowdSPRING and I am now a huge fan. During our 11 day project on crowdSPRING, we received 73 cover designs from 10 different designers around the world. I've posted other projects on crowdSPRING and crowdSPRING has delivered every time. 
"For everything that I do, I would go to crowdSPRING first. I think it's the best process out there."
Melissa Giovagnoli
Founder/CEO, Networlding |
Graymills Corp.
A $600 logo design project76 entries in 7 days
Please tell us a little about Graymills. Graymills is a 70 year old company. We manufacture numerous products for moving and conditioning liquids, including: pumps, inking systems, and related equipment for the printing industry, parts washers, and industrial pumps. Why did you decide to use crowdSPRING? We wanted some art work for our 70th anniversary and wanted a logo for each of our product lines. We wanted a logo inspired by old art deco posters and wanted to integrate our corporate colors into the designs. Was your crowdSPRING project successful? Absolutely. During our 7 day project on crowdSPRING, Graymills received 76 custom logo designs from 23 different designers around the world. In fact, we added a second award to the project because we wanted to buy one of the designs for our corporate logo. How was your overall experience with crowdSPRING? You get such a wide variety of designs. crowdSPRING was easy to use, the cost was very fair, and the people were wonderful. In fact, I'm on the board of various companies and I've suggested that they all use crowdSPRING for graphic design. 
"You get such a wide variety of designs. The site was easy to use and the cost was very fair."
Craig Shields
President, Graymills Corp. |
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Bolster Security
$2800 (2 awards) logo and stationery design489 entries in 15 days
Please tell us a little about Bolster Security. Bolster is a startup, providing home security systems and commercial security solutions. The company was formed in May 2010 through the acquisitions of SafeMart.com and Able Security, Inc., both with over 30 years of history in the security industry. Why did you decide to use crowdSPRING? We needed to create a brand for our new startup. I chose crowdSPRING because it was the easiest service to use for a non-technical person like myself. If you've used other online services - crowdSPRING is one of the easiest. Was your crowdSPRING project successful? Our project on crowdSSPRING was immensely successful. During our 15 day project on crowdSPRING, Bolster received 489 custom logo and stationery designs from 126 different designers around the world. How was your overall experience with crowdSPRING? crowdSPRING is the easiest service to use to get the best quantity and quality of designs from an outstanding creative community. I've now posted three projects on crowdSPRING and have had a lot of success in getting great ideas back in a timely manner. I would rate the overall experience as outstanding. Ten out of ten. 
"Our experience with crowdSPRING was outstanding. Ten out of ten. Couldn't have been better."
R. Brad Morehead
President, Bolster Security |
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"I've been in advertising, marketing and PR for 30 years. I've seen lots of "ideas"
come and go. I received many more viable options from crowdSPRING than I would have
received from my old creative teams of 15 or so people – at a fraction of the cost.
It's simple, painless and the results are super."
Boyd Blackwood
CEO, Blackwood and Company, LLC |
"I have been quite impressed with the whole process and your attention to detail. By
comparison to the conventional single-hire-at-time-of-need-artist-process that we have
gone thru in the past – crowdSPRING ROCKS!!!"
"I have been quite impressed with the whole process and your attention to detail ..."
David Bigelow
CEO, Simplified Logic, Inc. |
"crowdSPRING offered me an unparalled opportunity to work with graphic artists all over
the world. I was very happy with the quality of the work, the interactive process and
most of all the great outcome. I have worked with many graphic arts companies and know
the value of this work. I was greatly surprised by the results and now am a
real believer in the work that crowdSPRING is doing."
"crowdSPRING offered me an unparalled opportunity to work with graphic ..."
Helen Doria
Helen Doria Consulting |
"We love your site and had a wonderful experience. I have been telling everyone I know about
crowdSPRING....I think it is such a brilliant concept and it works so well!"
Muffie Meyer
Director, Middlemarch Films, Inc. |
What our customers say
- "We would not be able to continue operating as a growing technology company without crowdSPRING."
- "For everything that I do, I would go to crowdSPRING first. I just think it's the best process out there."
- "You get such a wide variety of designs. The site was easy to use and the cost was very fair."
- "Our experience with crowdSPRING was outstanding. Ten out of ten. Couldn't have been better."
The world's best entrepreneurs and companies prefer crowdSPRING. Here's why: you'll have more choice, pay less and work with some of the most talented designers in the world. With our 100% money back guarantee, custom legal contracts and award-winning customer service, crowdSPRING offers a proven, fast, and risk-free way to buy custom design at affordable prices.
- Typical project gets 110+ entries
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Frequently asked questions
Why should you avoid a generic company name?
A generic company name such as Bob's Consulting Company or Joe's Photography aren't sufficiently memorable and won't set you apart from your competitors. You may also have problems registering or trademarking a generic name. You also should avoid geographic names - especially if you plan to sell products or services over the Internet to a global audience.
Should a company name be literal?
Don't restrict your products or services by narrowly describing your business. Think about how your business might evolve over time, and make sure that the company name can evolve with the business. For example, although crowdSPRING started as a graphic design business, we always anticipated branching into other markets and therefore, wanted to find a name that wasn't closely tied to graphic design.
Finding a great name today also requires being able to register a URL for that name. How much of a challenge does this present and how can I overcome the challenge?
The number of people who type in URLs is shrinking every day. Small business owners still seem to be obsessing over getting the pure URL as MyCompanyName.com, but the larger organizations have adapted. The URL is becoming much less important. Nowadays people are putting the name into Google to find sites. The sad fact is that the vast majority of names we consider are ‘camped’ by squatters hoping to make a quick buck. If you don’t have deep pockets or a convincing story to share you’re going to get taken to the cleaners.
Google is a great tool for getting around this issue—if you’ve got a strong brand and you’re getting links from people you’ll end up as the number one response for your name even if it isn’t the pure dotcom domain.
There are some promising developments on the horizon. There’s talk of opening up the area to the right of the ‘dot’ that would at least temporarily help businesses get their own domains. There are also some processes in place where business owners can go to ICANN and file a complaint based on the fact that their trademarked domain name is being held for ransom.
Is the length of a company name important?
Yes. Keep the company name short and make it easy to pronounce and spell. Some new businesses make the mistake of picking what sounds like a cool name - but one that is very difficult for people to pronounce or spell. If people can't pronounce or spell your company name, they'll have difficulty recommending your business to their friends and colleagues.
How does the company name relate to the company logo?
When you pick your company name, you should think a bit about how the name will translate into a visual identity. It's premature to start picturing your logo design, but most people associate words with images, so it's important for you to consider this as you pick your company name. Make sure that the images your company name conjures up in prospective customers are positive.
How can you test the company name?
Big companies run focus group tests to ask potential customers how they feel about a possible company name or product name. You can do something very similar by running prospective names by your friends, family, or your customers or potential customers. You also can ask your vendors or suppliers. These informal "focus groups" might suggest some improvements or might offer some feedback on why certain names are better than other company names.
How important is your company name for search engines?
The major search engines, including: Google, Bing, Yahoo and others will all index your company name. As a result, you should think carefully before naming your company or business. How much competition is there in your industry? Will the name for your company or business cause confusion? Is the comapny name too generic such that people cannot easily find it? Keep in mind you will be competing with the existing search results for your brand.
