# ChooseMyName.Com The Next Million Dollar Website? By Made Wise | Published 2007-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choosemynamecom-next-million-dollar-website References: [madewise](http://madewise.com/?p=77) & [choosemyname.blogspot](http://www.choosemyname.blogspot.com/) Sometimes simplicity is the best policy and this concept is so simple but soo unique. Scott McDonald is willing to change his name for a price tag, check the blurb below for the entire concept behind this. I imagine that sooner or later the bid will start to get more competitive and bigger names will start to appear. “My name is Scott MacDonald (for now) and on February 2nd, 2007 I will change my name to whatever the highest bidder decides! I will be in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on Groundhog Day to sign the paperwork, and after I get my new passport with whatever my new name is, I'm off to Thailand to deliver 10% to the Im Jai House. Don't just sit there, submit a bid and give me a new name. Thanks, Scott MacDonald (for now)” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bidding Name Services:** This trend can disrupt the traditional legal system, allowing individuals to change their names multiple times without going through a complicated legal process. - **Crowdfunding Personal Ventures:** This trend utilizes the power of social media and the internet to fund personal ventures and philanthropic causes through bidding, encouraging individuals to take risks and redefine norms. - **Unique Advertising Methods:** This trend utilizes creative means of advertising and branding, attracting more consumer attention through innovative and unconventional strategies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Legal Services:** This industry can benefit from creating an easier and simpler process for individuals who want to change their names without going through a complicated legal process. - **Social Media and Crowdfunding Platforms:** This industry can benefit from providing a platform for social media users to bid on personal ventures and philanthropic causes, disrupting the traditional methods of fundraising. - **Advertising and Marketing:** This industry can benefit from utilizing innovative and unconventional advertising methods to capture the attention of consumers, and create memorable brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charitable Restaurant Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/named-dairy-queen-blizzard.md) - [Cheeky Bank Founder Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmbradley.md) - [Startup Name Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findname.md) - [Charitable Digital Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-auction.md) - [Protein Product Naming Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myprotein-snack-bar.md) - [Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/million-dollar-whopper-contest.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Logo Duplicating Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-harder-champ.md) - [Name-Based Sandwich Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firehouse-subs-name-of-the-day.md)