On: HN saved us millions; we need to change our name

[orangethirty]

You are at an early stage in your startup. A name change would not impact you negatively. In fact, this can be turned into a brilliant PR move if you play your cards right. I love this sort of scenarios, they are just amazing marketing opportunites. Much more for such a great product.

[wgx → orangethirty]

Agree. FWIW, our startup went through a similar early-stage name-change too. The backstory is here: http://willgrant.org/settle-is-now-droplet/

[state → wgx]

I'm guessing this is actually pretty common. We went through something similar as well:

http://blog.useost.com/2012/10/12/osttoost/

[bryanh → state]

We started as Snapier. Now Zapier. It appears very common.

[wsul → bryanh]

Love Zapier.

Appreciate the support man!

[wsul → wgx]

Awesome, reading now. Love the new name.

[wgx → wsul]

Thank you. :)

[tommi → orangethirty]

I think has already turned in to a PR move.

[wsul → orangethirty]

Hey man, would love any ideas on how to get the word out!

[orangethirty → wsul]

Shoot me an email (profile). Discussing this publicly would reduce the impact of any strategy.