Bias X
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But Rene and the powers that be don't really care what you or I think.
They might not care.
But its kinda the point of this thread
Our opinion and all.
But Rene and the powers that be don't really care what you or I think.
The only question is...Will they change it back, if the majority want it back. Let's see democracy in action.
New name stinks. They already had an i-word, and shrunk it down to the cute "TiPB". That's what it is anyway, a blog....
Maybe i don't want More.
What about iSite, iBlog, or iOs Central???
How about iRobots... or iTards?
Suppose we call it iDontCare.....
aaaaaaand... FLAME ON!
I kinda like SayntJ's suggestion of iOS Central. That takes it back to basics and fits with the overall MN theme.
I really don't mind a name change....I mean TiPb didn't exactly roll off the tongue. That said, iMore is weak, uninspired, and a name that will be easily forgotten.
If you want to do this the right way, tap into the TiPb community....have a contest, or at least take suggestions and votes. If you don't want to go that route, purchase some marketing assistance and get a pro's take on it.
This is very important so please read, branding is VERY important. Moreover, RE-branding is a very delicate process. Let history be an example and look at some of the re-branding strategies that have failed, and others that have succeeded. Remember Netflix's attempt to re-brand their mail order service, FAIL.....how about Coke's new design fail? My point is, this isn't something that should be just thrown out there half heartedly. PLEASE take a moment to consider returning to TiPb...even if its only to regroup, re-strategize, and find a brand you can really stand behind.
Easily forgotten? I'd say that it's had the opposite effect. iNation (or iOS nation) may have made more sense at first glance, but that would've been boring and forgotten.
I'd suspect that they're really trying to beef up awareness of the video podcasting as the "more" part. This is what differentiates them. Other blogs have their forum communities, story rehashes on the frontpage, etc but not so much of the podcasting.
Number one rule for a blog is having more quality content. Especially one that's evolving. Whether it proves to be a dud or not, you have to give them credit for taking a risk. Time will tell.
I get what you are saying, but I still feel that it just doesn't "pop". I completely understand that they are trying to show that they are more than just another blog site. That is completely valid and a winning logic in my opinion. "iMore" just isn't the answer.
Perhaps it's just me, but I'm having trouble getting by a couple of things. First, slapping an "i" in front of everything is getting awfully cliche. I'm really not trying to nit-pick, but that's been so over done now. Second, and this one might solely be me, but when I hear iMore, all I can picture is a 2 year old holding his hands out looking for, well, more. Finally, it's trying to make a point but not getting it across. For those of us who are familiar with TiPb, we understand what they mean by "more", but to the outsider, it is just too ambiguous. If I had no idea what iMore was, I would still have no idea. Furthermore, if I were looking for a good blog/forum site for my iOS needs, I don't think my first click would be a website named iMore.
These are just opinions. I'm not an expert, nor can I speak for the masses. I am however a businessman, and I consider my ability to look at business decisions from all angels to be one of the main keys to my success. Perhaps iMore is fine, or even great....I just suggest taking a longer, and wider look at it.