A blog’s domain name is crucial for an online presence, and it’s preferable to choose a name that is as direct and relevant as possible. Some people have asked me why I continue to use “Mindanao Advice” as a brand when this blog no longer focuses on Mindanao and advice. It now centers on my reflections and insights from creative experiences. So, why keep a name that was originally meant for something else?
When my husband and I first started, we wrote posts about our intercultural marriage, offering advice on how to build a strong relationship. Living in Mindanao, we often hear sad stories of relationships struggling due to cultural differences. We wanted to share our own experiences in the challenging art of living happily together.
Now, I want to explore and share other aspects of my life, especially with the many new experiences living in Spain. However, I am still a young woman from Mindanao, proud of my roots, and I like that my domain name represents the island in the Philippines where I was born and raised. I may no longer offer advice, but my experiences—both good and bad—will speak for themselves, and I hope many people can learn from them.
3 responses to “The Essence of a Name”
[…] Another reason why I love blogging is that it is a good way to inform and inspire by sharing my own experiences. Small tips might have great value for someone, somewhere. And if you wonder why my blog is named “Mindanao Advice” you can read the reason here. […]
what’s in a name … ?!
this is valid for your function description at work (the so many “managers”) or in whatever in life,
what’s important here is the value of the content,
and as you write, your values and philosophic development remains based on your Mindanao roots !
so who cares about the blog title as long as what you share is of great value to your readers,
keep on the good faith and share !
Thank you, Bruno. I appreciate your comment and yes, the content is the important thing. I will continue the best I can and hopefully grow more as I write more 🙂