**UPDATE** Contest prize is a $25 Amazon Gift Card! (Does that make you want to think of a suggestion??)
Recently on my many adventures and interactions on Twitter, I came across an individual who alerted me to something that has been on the back burner of my mind for a week or so. Basically it was brought to my attention that the name of my blog, Antibio.tech, might give people the idea that my blog’s content focuses on defacing the biotech world – which is far from the truth.
Back in late September when I was racking my brain to come up with a name for my blog, I settled on this one thinking that it was kind of clever (antibiotic + tech), encompassing a solution for an ailment and the ‘tech’ as a twist to show the focus on technology. But alas, 5 months later, it seems that I will go ahead and think of another name. The last thing I want people to think when they see the name of my blog is that it is against the biotech field.
So with that said, I’m planning to hold a contest to find the new name of my blog! That’s right folks, harnessing the power of the social web, I’m going to try to find a user friendly name for my blog that focuses on the intersection of health/well-being and technology (personal tech and social media).
What I need you to do:
- Think about some good names for the blog that would make YOU want to come over here
- Place the suggestions in the comments on this post
- Let others know who may be interested in staying healthy in the digital age
After I guess a week or so, I’ll gather together the suggestions and then create a Top 3 list of the suggestions that I like and will put them in a survey for folks to vote on. Trying not to make this too deep or complicated, just want to find something good that I can stick with.
A few things to help – I am aiming for the blog to:
- Point out new and effective technologies that can help in living a healthier life
- Expand upon my thoughts on the social media world and how the new digital age/social web era affects the quality of our lives
- Highlight health news items that may affect your day to day life
- Create a community of people who are invested in their quality of life, for the rest of their life
- Have fun while informing!
Okie dokie, thanks in advance for your participation and I will be coming up with some sort of reward to the chosen name!
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February 22, 2008 at 6:42 am
Cag.Incognito
So what’s the prize when I come up with the best name? 🙂 I need some of incentive here Andre…lol
February 24, 2008 at 2:06 am
Neecy
Hey Andre,
I hope you get lots of great suggestions! I’ve tried to think of something that combines health with technology and community and it’s not easy.
Like I mentioned to you before, my first though was Health 2.0 but it’s taken. Some ideas- Healthology – where health and technology intersect, HealthTech, The HealthTech Community, Life and Technology…. Maybe that will at least get you started. 🙂
Neecy
February 25, 2008 at 5:51 am
Natasha
“Check Tech for Biotech”
“Biotech Geek”
“Biotech Lab”
“Andre’s In the Lab”
“Lab Meets Tech”/”Where Lab Meets Tech”
“Tech Meets Lab”/”Where Tech Meets the Lab”
Thanks for the Twitter follow, BTW. It’s nice to meet you! It will be interesting to hear more about what you’re working on here.
And, psst, the current blog name is fun if you’re able to create a tagline that better explains your pro-stance for biotech.
Natasha Vincent
Crazy about personal care!
February 25, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Andre Blackman
Ok folks, I did indeed come up with a reward to give some incentive 😀
Thanks so much Neecy and Natasha for the positive thoughts and ideas!
@Natasha: I wouldnt necessarily say that this blog will be about biotech, more along the lines of how social media and tech can help with personal health – maybe even closer to what you do! (personal care). But these suggestions ARE giving me some good ideas…
February 26, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Neecy
Andre said:
“Ok folks, I did indeed come up with a reward to give some incentive”
Hey, money talks! (jk!)
Can’t wait to see what you come up with! I do love your tag line: “Looking at the intersection of health and technology.” I’d love to see a name that worked well with that line. Healthology or HealthTech were my attempts at that.
Don’t stress too much over your name though. After all, one of the most popular blogs right now is named Boing Boing!
Neecy
February 27, 2008 at 4:53 am
Natasha
Ah,
You’re speaking my language when you say “how social media and tech can help with personal health!” It’ll be great following along with your progress.
Natasha Vincent
Crazy about personal care!
February 29, 2008 at 2:34 am
WWB
First of all, let me stake out what may be the obvious: Mind of Andre would certainly make sense.
Second of all, I’ve actually tried to think of something clever. All I’ve got is: Andre 3001.
…
Pick me! Pick me!
February 29, 2008 at 2:35 am
WWB
Also, I really tried to come up with some Web 2.0 variation on Andre the Giant. I’m afraid that I’ve failed.
April 10, 2008 at 11:53 am
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