Name Change Consideration?

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When I started this blog, believe me, didn’t think there would be men and singles here. In my mind, I wanted a place where wives will come relax, sit like in a town hall meeting, discuss with different wives, share ideas, share their different problems and look for solutions together. This is what led to the name wives townhall connection which I later shortened to wives connection.

To the glory of the Almighty, our men discovered the blog, some were introduced by their wives and girlfriends while others
found the blog on their own and became family members. What about our singles? They became family too. Even before you guys started suggesting that we pick a name that accommodates everyone, I had thought about the name change but didn’t know if there are disadvantages to that. I feared that changing the name may no longer give wives the confidence needed to post their issues here and seek for advice. I don’t know if a name change will introduce more naughty commenters (which we are not praying for). These fears made me hold back.

Right now, with more readers pushing for a name change, I don’t know. I have now decided to table this before you guys. Think about it. Is it Ok to change the name of this blog? However, the website address remains www.wivestownhallconnection.com (Not ready for any address change wahala).

If you feel this blog deserves a new name, please tell us and kindly suggest a name you feel is more befitting. A name that includes the whole family, not just married, single or women. An encompassing name.

I leave it to you guys. Let’s see how creative you can get.
Have fun creating blog names we can pick from.
Thank you all.

103 thoughts on “Name Change Consideration?”

  1. I do not think there's any need for a name change. If the present name has taken you this far in a short while, it simply means the name does no depict the content value.

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  2. like seriously, What's with the name? to me o,it's the name that actually attracted me here,i'm single and that didn't stop me,i could have waved it off but the name did something to me.what am trying to say is that the magic of this blog is in it name.it kind has this magnetic thingy(amebo-like)name that will force you to check out what it's all about,am sure the male folks too wanted to take a quick peep into it and they got hooked and besides,Wives connection is already a BRAND name now and we're sure hoping to attain greater heights,like desire said above,the name does not depict the content value.the fact that singles(male and female)are in the house is just the spice that makes the blog more interesting.

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  3. i don't see any reason why the name should be changed after all the name has not in any way to the best of our knowledge stopped people from visiting and the blog from growing. Aunty Eya, pls keep the name.

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  4. PLEASE do not change the name of this blog. its already a brand name as creamberry stated above. Besides that, it doesn't matter the name the blog carries, people for all walks of life will still visit the site.

    Plus, am already used to it *smileyface*

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  5. There's no need for a name change! That shouldn't even be an option at all.. Everybody came here and met it as wives connection,why would u want to change it for some people who don't feel it should be that way anymore? The name didn't stop the singles and males from coming here so why should u change it now!

    The name makes people want to come here cos everyone want to know what the wives are gossiping about and doing,when they come here,they see that and other things so please don't change the name

    We are use to the name! Its ur blog,u named it first,let it be that way! U think if the likes of linda and ladun changed there blogs name they would have gone this far? WIVES CONNECTION all the way

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  6. Pls don't change the name it was the name wives connection that draw my attention to the blog I see so many other blogs but wen I saw wives connection I said let me see what wives are gossiping about and I got hooked and introduced my wife to the blog . She is a regular commento on the blog and gives me all the orishirishi menus in the blog . My candid advice pls don't change . Commenting 4 the first time . Mr A.G

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  7. Eya, changing the name of ur blog will be ur biggest mistake ever. Once u drop it, a faster person will take it and ur brand is finished. LEAVE ThE NAME abeg.

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  8. Hello Aunt Eya, 'Wives Connection' is okay. But if you want my opinion, I'll say 'TOWN HALL CONNECTION'.

    Then also, what's more important is for you to edit the description. We don't really do 'Gossip' here. So, you can skip that part out and add something that accommodates the men. Maybe 'Town hall matters'. I dunno o. But maybe. Just maybe.

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  9. Also, not to be on the selfish side, I kind of feel your points because there are most times when we need to hear men's perspective on matters, but the few men here can't relate to it or are busy.

    So, I feel your need to accommodate more men in that regard. That would be helpful. And also, so that people don't go about saying mean things about people's young or old ages too. WC is cool sha. But if you are really thinking it, then THC is cool too. Just my 20 cents.

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  10. Aunty Eya, Please don't change the name, the name attracts people on its own. The single ladies will become wives someday and the single guys will also have wives. The name accomodates us all. WIVES CONNECTION all the way!!!

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  11. Aunty Eya,pls no fall my hand o. did you ever hear coke change their name but they added more brand like COKE zero, COKE vanilla etc. WTHC is a brand

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  12. A name change??? NO…

    A blog could be called anything, the objectives is just what is paramount.

    If the objectives are defined, all is well. Atleast we all saw the name and still chose to be here, comment and post. If there was something wrong with the name many of us would have bailed.

    Note: the objectives brought us here, the objectives made pple feel free to post their issues and the objectives can only expand and not the name.

    Nuff'Said!

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  13. You said my mind exactly. I was about to suggest Family Town hall connection. I strongly believe it will increase readership. Sometimes I see some men being bashed for being 'in the midst of women'. But if the name reflected and included everyone, no one will be discriminated against based on sex or age. Moreover some people feel many of us are just jobless housewives looking for where to gossip but that is not so. I agree with a name change but in the end, it's Aunty Eya's prerogative.

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  14. Name changing, scripturally, corresponds with life-change that makes people entirely different.
    Aunty Eyaa, WC is upwardly mobile and we are enjoying having fun while learning… abeg, hearken unto the voice of ya people – leave the name as it is.

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  15. Exactly @ the 'Jobless housewives' and the men bashing and age discrimination. I read those most times. It's weird when people say those things as they assume everyone here is meant to be a wife with kids and a 9-5 job.

    Anything to bring more men to the fold, I'm all up for it! The THC or FTHC is very cool as you and Bonario have stated, cos THC is in the website already.

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  16. Why would you want to change the name of your blog? For heaven's sake you can't satisfy everyone and you don't have to. You don't have to play to the gallery. Wives connection is perfectly okay.

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  17. Aunty Eya i almost wrote to you about changing the name to 'family town hall connection'. introduced my boyfriend to this blog, he likes it but he said the name sorta sounds gay for a man to be visiting the blog everytime. plz i think family connection sounds very ok as its not just wives visiting the blog. thank u ma.

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  18. Annie, a big round of applause for you. You have just said it all!!! And the married men have wives so all join. After all the famous(FGBMFI) Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International is not strictly for men. Their members cut across all kinds of people: men, women, white, black, rich, poor, students, working class, house wives, etc.
    The name of this blog is catchy and it sparks up the curiosity in one. Please focus more of building the brand you have started rather than changing it.

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  19. Plz let us not throwaway the baby with the bathwater,to some of us who're already conversant with the activities here,it won't be a big deal.
    But think of a novice who just stumbles on the blog,sees the name and the description,trust me the person will conclude its only meant for women,and if it happens to be a day that I or anyother guy didn't comment on a post,do u think the person will be that comfortable to do so?
    Remember initially I guess I was the only male here,trust me if we'll be sincere other guys started commenting when they saw me or became more comfortable when they met me here. I'm sure many guys do visit this blog daily but still feel cold when it comes to commenting.
    The day my xmas pix were posted here many of my friends visited few commented while the others weren't that comfortable to do so.
    Aunty Ojay can still keep the web address after the name change.
    Talk of someone picking the name if she drops it,wives connection and family connection which one do u think will draw much attention?
    Its not about forcing aunty Ojay to do what few want,no its about seeing reasons ans shifting grounds.
    Hehehehe thought you people gave me a mandate and u watching me get drowned in River Niger. Plz lets give it a deep thought.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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  20. NO NO NO NO!!! Eya, how many times I talk am? It will be d worst mistake u have ever made ooooo, dnt change the name. With this name, u started, I believe u tried other names in ur mind before ur heart choose this one, God grew it for u, d name is blessed ooooo no try urself!

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  21. @Annie, *hugs too*. @Ahdaisy, yea seriously. My mum is a staunch member for as long as i can remember and i became a member 2 years ago even though i rarely attend their fellowships.

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  22. Y change d' name? Both d' gentleMen n Ladies i've introduced2 dis blog all went along undermindin it's name. Buh if d' populace insist on a name change,I'm cool wt d'"Family Town Hall Connection"FTHC. God bless us All. MASON,S MUM

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  23. Let me tell u why I say d name shuld stay.1: u just rightly said that it's d wives who usually introduce their men to this blog; as d name implies- wives connected their men! 2: women , mothers, wives are home builders, nation builders, men who truly care for their quest to understand us more, see this platform as a blessing! I know mu hubby has asked me several times, so this is how women actually feel?3: do u really think most men will bring their issues here? Weather u change d name or not, WOMEN will always be d central point of this blog. It's unique, it's fresh, pls this is our safe heaven, dnt turn it to LIB, cos even Linda Ikeji also posts pole's problems too! But nothing beats this vision that God gave u, urs is different, let not pple spoil it by advising u wht to do every time and u take it! A man who listens to everybody will go nowhere, Eya, do u really feel like changing d name? I still advice otherwise

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  24. For now the Nays have won. Oh, sorry are winning. I'm listening to us all. Right now the Nay side of my scale is weighing more that means NO NAME CHANGE. Chei, some of us here are so endowed with convincing powers. You can create a whole gigantic image with just words.

    Let's see who wins at the end of the day sha.
    I salute!

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  25. *sigh* i really like him to visit the blog often. cos even as we all learn, men's eyes are opened to see the kind of pain most women in marriages go through and then they can resolve to treat their women better. imagine when he's at the office enjoying a post and a friend strolls in and says 'guy wetin u dey read?' and he'd be like 'wives connection'. the expression on the guy's face wud be like huh? wetin u dey do there? u be woman? lol.

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  26. Mrs Eya please leave the name as it is it was this same name that attracted me and I guess other pple too I think its best if it stays like this

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  27. Mrs Eya please leave the name as it is it was this same name that attracted me and I guess other pple too I think its best if it stays like this

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  28. Ahdaisy: I xpect u 2 preach o. B4 suggesting a name also u shuld know dat wife and husband re one. So if its called wives blog or husband's blog it doesn't change wat d bible says about dem being one. As for the singles you should also know that they will get married someday soon.

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  29. Yea dats true abou FGBMFI,,,it actually carried dat name cos the founder noticed men were scanty in church and their reasons were mainly becos of business and all dat. So he founded the fellowship to let dem know even the businessmen have a place in the house of God

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  30. @ Felicia, I was basing my argument on the fact that it's not only relationship or marital issues that are raised here. But anyhow, any name is totally fine by me.

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  31. Each Time I visit this blog, I always make sure I was in a quiet corner where non of my friends would creep in on me and take a glance at the blog I was reading with all seriousness. What with the "WIVES CONNECTION" Clearly and Boldly written at the Top? A girl once saw me browsing thru the recipes and when she saw the Blog name, she was like "see this Woman wrapper, what are you doing in Wives Forum, are you a MARRIED Lady." she said it in such a way that I felt very Stupid and annoyed with myself. Were it not for Bonario's consistency and also the later arrival of Ace and Johnson, I would 've picked race tete. I suggest the name should be changed 2 FTHC (FAMILY TOWN HALL…) that is if it won't affect d Blog's growth cos WC is already like a brand. But any name change that will be more accommodating will be welcomed.

    VALENTINE.

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  32. If they change to Family finish some people will come back and say not everyone has a family, what about the orphans, beggers and homeless, let's change family to EARTH CONNECTION.

    Abeg, family connection tufiakwa

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  33. Bentley, what you just said doesn't make any sense. Although u think you re funny, I'll help burst ur bubble.
    Why is there Orphanage? Why do people like helping the homeless and why do people give to begger?
    Every1 need a sense of belonging, nobody wants to be an outcaste (Osu). We all need a Family regardless of what people say.

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  34. Aunty Eya, I think the decision to change or not change is left to you. This blog is just a year and things have changed. God willing, think of what else can change (which you can't really decipher now), in years to come. Will you need to keep changing the name as the things done on the blog change?

    Just choose a name and description that sticks for life. See LIB, it's just 'Welcome to LI's blog'. Kpakam. So, whatever happens, it's LI's blog, nothing changes.

    Whatever you have in mind to do, just do, cos na u get d blog. Going by your archives, one would notice that your faithful commenters then when you started aren't commenting now.

    Things change. People change. People leave. But the blog sticks except you delete it. Go with your mind as regards the name and description.

    Cos at the end of the day, it's your blog. I really don't think this is a voting kind of thing. It's not like the rest of us don't visit other blogs. Our work is to visit. We don't admin. But this is the only blog you admin. So, make the right choice, not by majority or by minority, but what sticks.

    NB: my 1st attempt at campaigning 🙂

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  35. Ace Bentley o! Are u really this funny? Aunty ,stick to your brand. The name has this kind of appealing,welcoming ,communal feel to it. Infact Na Hollands Na im remain wey we go cut sew for our Yearly Christmas meeting celebration like our grandmas did way back then

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  36. Why have I always thought Valentine was a female. Had no idea you are a guy. Sorry oga, the name is not changing. You should have simply dashed that amebo woman a big blow and asked her to mind her business.

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  37. Madam,what is wives connection? Didn't even notice it till you pointed it out. Please change it back to wibestownhallconnection connection. The name drew me here in the first place and I don't think the guys will mind the name. I think it's some sort of 'expo' to them to see how women interact.

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  38. I was rooting for a name change at first but having read other people's views with potent points, I have to agree to the name "Wives Connection" being unchanged.

    For our men who feel insulted (esp from women) because of this blog, please tell them this blog is an eye opener for you into the world of women, their thinking and mindset. Would they rather prefer you empathic to their cause or stone hearted?

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  39. Aunty Eya, retain the name,but under it,u can add oga on top affairs, parenting tips ,husbands corners. Hope you get my drift?

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  40. Yay! Creamberry, fine picture.

    Aunty Eya, please consider comments like Valentine's. It is the honest truth.

    I'm all for Town Hall Connection as it means everyone/everything is incorporated in the scheme of things and it doesn't make it too feminine and so that Ama williams' boo wouldn't say it's gay again too 🙂

    And also, it's not a name change per say as town hall and connection are on the website already and it will incorporate everyone and stop people from disrespect and bullying the guys. But anyone you chose, it's very okay. #TeamNoMenBullying

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  41. Aunty Eya you know I only discovered you recently and already my hubby is reading your blog with me. We read your blog together last thing before we retire for the day and sometimes it even threatens the time for you know what! :D. I shared it on my FB page yesterday because I was totally drawn into your blog and there are lots to be learnt here. All these have little or nothing to do with the name but the content of your blog. The name may have worked on hubby because he was curious to know what the wives are "plotting" against the husbands! LOL

    That said, I like the Family Townhall Connection suggested by Bonario and supported by some people. You said that you will not be changing the domain name anytime soon so I'm guessing the name will only change in the header and that's fine because this can be changed at anytime if the need arises. And since we all want more people to discover your blog, Family Townhall Connection will be a better overall description of what happens here for those who stumble on your blog on their own eg via Google.

    I will follow your blog whatever name you give it. These days, my eyes do not even go to the header, while waiting for the page to load, my eyes are already fixed on where the post title would appear. 😀

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  42. Since it has been known to solve/cure numerous problems on dis blog, I suggest shea butter written boldly n stylishly on the header.. #shines teeth #covers face #runs away.

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  43. well i don,t think the name should be changed…that was what attracted me here in the first place and now my hubby loves the blog too…

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  44. I just don't understand you. You have a blog that made over a million views and you want to change the name. You are not even talking about changing the logo but the name entirely? Something is not broken and you want to fix it? You should beware of competitors in the market. Do what's wise and best for you

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  45. Mrs Eya please leave the name as it is it was this same name that attracted me and I guess other pple too I think its best if it stays like this

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  46. The name isn't actually what brought me here. It's d way Aunty Eya advertised.
    I had been seeing her adverts but the day I chose to open this blog was when she commented on LIB's post about a black american celeb couple… Saying d wife shld visit this blog. Then someone replied saying d woman isn't a Nigerian. I found it funny. Dat's how I got here.
    IMO, d name doesn't matter. So I'm indifferent to a name change.

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  47. Aunty Eya, please dnt change the name of…d name wives connection is a brandname…its about food, women , family and general matters, and life experiences in general..
    The name has never limited the posts day come in cos it applies to All..men, women whether married or unmarried cos some point they wil..nd for those dat av relationships they cn apply issues from dis blog to…..I personali dnt feel dis blog name needs changin.its a brand name nd it targets specific grou of people..it does nt discriminate. I introduces my boyfriend to this blog nd he loves it..pls no name change ohhh..

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  48. Well, you know what they say.. 'If it aint broke, don't fix it.'
    I believe you have a great brand here so you could leave the name as it is but as someone suggested, add parenting tips, husband corner, etc.
    You'd be shocked that the minute you change the name someone else will snatch it and build a blog on your popularity and hardwork.
    The name has given you great ratings in the past year, I suggest you stick to it. You can upgrade the blog and make it more 'ghen ghen' but I believe you should leave the name as it is.

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  49. I am a guy, I don't always feel very comfortable opening this blog in public places. Want to introduce my friends to it because its so good but I can't. Sounds like a place where females gather to talk. A name change would be appreciated. Thank u ma.

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  50. Aunty Eya. Write the vision and make it plain. That said you have to run with the vision you started with.
    Secondly wives connection is a brand, trust me the minute you drop it, somebody is picking it up and you know what may happen.
    Thirdly, when I mentioned the name to my husband, he was curious and happy to have his meals varied from some recipes I learnt here and in all honesty. When iam on you blog he doesn't say a word, but wen he sees me on LIB, he quarells that iam reading the blog of that lady that asks who I want to "hit"

    All in all, its up to you

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  51. Aunty Eya all these people saying "am a guy and I don't feel comfortable opening WC in a public place" might just be waiting for you to drop the name so that they can snatch it up. The name is ok. It is catchy, it is different and it is what your heart loves. We love it too.

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  52. Aunty Eya,u must b a learner.
    Change d name n u r doomed fr eva.someone somewhere is waiting fr u t tk d wrong decision so she can take ova.
    Linda ikejis blog gained popularity thru something lyk ds. Cnt rem d story.u need orientation baby.u r jst too soft

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  53. Anty Ojay dnt let all dis ppl waitin for u to drop d name deceive u o. They want to take d advantage. Ur prob is dat u r too nice n gentle n want evryone to be hapi. Life dsnt work like dat o, DNT CHANGE D NAME. What God has destined is destined. Wives Connection is a very catchy name,guys want to evn peep n see what d wive discuss, den bam! They too r hooked.

    *mandi*

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  54. Pls don't change the name. The name was wat attract me to the blog and its wat attracts most men to the blog, cos dey curious to knw wat women and wives in general are thinking.

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  55. All of you suggesting a name change just removed d 'wives' nd replaced it with 'family', mayb its just me bt it sounds silly nd funny bcos families dnt ve townhall meetings. Am sure dats y eya used townhall in d first place.

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  56. Change d name today and another blog will emerge wit Wives connection advert in lIB and for sure traffic will be forwarded there, don't tilt to name change rather work on how this bolg can be immproved , mind you change of name without appreciable contents is …(U can help me fill in) . WC is a brand,people will always complain no matter d new name u might want to give this blog and most importantly every person that wants to comments is somehow subconsciencely guided thatthis is a meeting point for wives and wives to be thereby wading off or atleast reducing hates hates and insults that is notable in some blogs. So Aunty Eya u need to consider building in more contents at this points and leave the rest to GOD. Post more interesting food recipes, introduce fashion tips and beauty secrets etc. ( Pardon for mistakes no proofreading)…WC ado ok mbok

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  57. Aunty eya, I beg u in God's name, Don not change the name. Am a single lady and I must tell u the name was wat attracted me here after I read bonario's comment abt it sometime on linda ikeji's blog and since then I became a wc addict. The name is a brand name already, consider the risks in creating another brand name… With d success of this blog in just one year a hacker might decide to creat a blog with wc name after u must ve changed and surpass that new one.
    Pinkyy

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  58. Aunty Eya, pls leav d name n remove gossip from the header….we don't gossip here, we only advise ourselves.

    Lov Ʊ 2 bits.

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  59. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    DON'T CHANGE THE NAME!

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  60. Aunty Eya,pls.don't change dis name. Its just right. I've been a silent follower of dis blog for a while. A friend suggested d blog on our BBM group n once I went thru d articles, I added d blog 2 my favourites immediately.D food, jist, advices n all av impacted me. Even though I don't comment, I am a strong family member.

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