How Well Can You Describe Your Website in Just Three Words?

Can You Describe Your Website in Three Words?This is a short post – yes, but a powerful one. It involves a little bit of participation, so please don’t be shy...

A couple of weeks ago, I shared this little exercise on my Facebook Page.

I asked my followers to share a link to their website and describe it using only three words.

Any words, but only three.

After over 100 responses, I found that this simple sounding task was actually quite hard for some people, and in fact it made some rethink the entire concept of their websites and why it exists.

So today, I invite you to do the same. In the comment section, please only respond with three words that describe your site. Do not include a link in the comment section, because my spam filter might block you. Instead, put the link in the URL field under where your name goes.

3 words only. No URLs. Oh, and no hyphens either…sneaky people!

I won’t leave you with any more instructions, but here’s something to think about:

What three words will you choose that make you stand out from everyone else?

This is your “abridged elevator pitch”, so make it good.

Oh, and there will be something nice in store for the few that stand out to me the most. Be sure to leave your correct email address in the required field so I can contact you.

Lastly, I hope you’ll join me in celebrating the launch of The Smart Passive Income Podcast this coming Monday. I’ve been working hard setting everything up, but it’s finally here!

Cheers!

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Profit Addiction July 16, 2010 at 1:18 am

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Marketing Blog #748,324

Green Lifestyle Blog July 19, 2010 at 11:45 am

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Hysterical!!! Might need to add a few zeros to that.

Pat- Genius!! You are getting huge amounts of “keyword content” pumped into your site with this activity. Nicely played… Advangtage Pat!

Oh yeah… Green Lifestyle Blog

Gary David | Build Your List Fast July 20, 2010 at 1:47 am

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That was an awesome number!

Good job and keep it up!

Kind regards,

Gary

Brandon July 16, 2010 at 1:26 am

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Confidence with Women.

Good luck with the podcast Pat.

Nabeel | Create Your First Website July 16, 2010 at 1:28 am

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Create A Website

Nabeel | Create Your First Website July 16, 2010 at 1:30 am

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And Pat, congratulations on launching The Smart Passive Income Podcast this Monday.

James Dyson July 16, 2010 at 1:29 am

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Great post Pat, I saw this experiment you ran on facebook and the results were pretty amazing. Certainly a unique idea.

For my site, I would say my 3 words would be “outstanding marketing tutorials”.

Looking forward to the podcast next week!

~James

Mick Morris July 16, 2010 at 2:02 am

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Great idea Pat! The three words for my site….

Transforming life’s challenges

Hetal July 16, 2010 at 2:05 am

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Traditional Gujarati Blog

Onibalusi Bamidele July 16, 2010 at 2:16 am

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Really great Pat,

Mine is: “Young Entrepreneur Blog”

Thanks a lot,
-Onibalusi

Paul Cunningham July 16, 2010 at 2:23 am

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Practical blogging tips.

Linda July 16, 2010 at 2:38 am

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Locate a veterinarian

Darren Alff July 16, 2010 at 2:42 am

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For a while now I’ve been trying to come up with a short and powerful description to describe my website about long-distance, self-supported bicycle travel. Three words might be a bit too short, but if I had to narrow it down to just three I would say:

Bicycle Touring Education

Brandon July 16, 2010 at 3:04 am

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Hey Darren. Just wanted to let you know that your website logo is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen on any blog. It’s really eye catching.

Jimmy @ Run, Jimmy, Run July 22, 2010 at 6:21 pm

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I wholeheartedly agree. Darren, your site is a treat to the eyes and it looks like there are GOBS of interesting and informative content. Very well done!

Bob McCluskey July 16, 2010 at 3:25 am

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Internet for Seniors

James Gibson July 16, 2010 at 3:52 am

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Membership Web Application

Patrick | Lalala Music July 16, 2010 at 3:53 am

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“Save Your Music” – I’d say those sum it up :)

Can’t wait for the podcast!

Cheers!
Patrick

Dev | Technshare July 16, 2010 at 4:00 am

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Nice Post pat.

My 3 words would be “How To Blog”

Tyler WebCPA July 16, 2010 at 4:06 am

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Web Business Finance

Lisa July 16, 2010 at 4:32 am

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Daring Reflective Dreams

SUPadvisor July 16, 2010 at 4:42 am

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SUP informed shopping

Chris Gustafson | Work From Home Blog July 16, 2010 at 4:55 am

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My three words would be “Beginner Entrepreneurs Guide”

Once again, great post Pat!

Casey July 16, 2010 at 5:11 am

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Project Show Off

Ricardo July 16, 2010 at 5:25 am

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Soccer Events Galore

Scott Costello July 16, 2010 at 5:34 am

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Rei Probate Journey

Karol Gajda July 16, 2010 at 6:09 am

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Freedom, Health, Travel :)

Dave Charest July 16, 2010 at 6:12 am

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Marketing made simple.

Howie July 16, 2010 at 6:27 am

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“Dominate with Strategy”

Howie July 16, 2010 at 6:28 am

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That’s, perhaps, the SHORTEST comment I’ve ever left on SPI, Pat…lol :)

Blake Erickson July 16, 2010 at 6:42 am

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“Pass Networking Exams”

David July 16, 2010 at 6:46 am

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practice verb conjucations

David July 16, 2010 at 7:41 am

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Typo, should be:

Practice verb conjugations.

Tesla Falcon November 2, 2010 at 11:08 am

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At least that wasn’t “practice spelling properly”

Julie N. July 16, 2010 at 6:57 am

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Recipe Competions Compiled.

Julie N. July 16, 2010 at 6:59 am

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(correction of typo!) Recipe Competitions Compiled.

James Tayo July 16, 2010 at 7:07 am

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Looking forward to the podcast, Pat. Loved interview you did for the purposeful product summit. So I am sure you will do well.

Alison May July 16, 2010 at 7:11 am

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Life love housekeeping…

Yep I think that just about sums up… almost everything doesn’t it?? That and BrocanteHome.

Shauna July 16, 2010 at 7:26 am

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Something for the Moms and Dads out there

Celebrity Baby Clothes

Gary July 16, 2010 at 7:31 am

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Mountain Love Affair

steve July 16, 2010 at 7:45 am

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Need A Drink ?

Matthew R. July 16, 2010 at 7:45 am

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Computer Guy Blues

dinesh July 16, 2010 at 8:12 am

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Discounted Eco Supplies.

(ps – I’ve been reading your blog for a while, but this post finally got me to contribute! Keep up the good work Pat.)

Dawn Martinello July 16, 2010 at 8:26 am

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Earn Your Worth

Mike H July 16, 2010 at 8:27 am

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three words? okay…

great mutual funds

Jim Hopkinson July 16, 2010 at 8:33 am

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Wired.com marketing podcast

Mark Bell July 16, 2010 at 8:44 am

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Hey Pat!
My personal site, linked through my name would be described simply as:
“mark bell blog”

My second site can be described by:
“couples guide disney”
It ranks second on google!

Jen July 16, 2010 at 8:54 am

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Let’s see…

Feisty Swamp Rant

; )

V Man July 16, 2010 at 10:17 am

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Break Into Security

Moon Hussain July 16, 2010 at 10:29 am

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Passive Income Experiments :)

Brian July 16, 2010 at 10:37 am

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Increase Human Longevity

Himanshu Chanda July 16, 2010 at 10:52 am

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I already faced this challenge when I launched my blog. I tried coming up with 3 words for my blog and what I do. Finally aptly gave it a tagline:

“Following Business Religiously”

Linus Bohman July 16, 2010 at 11:36 am

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My three words would be “Awesome LEGO applications”. Pretty easy, since that’s what I create :)

The Best Money Blog July 16, 2010 at 11:39 am

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best money blog…duh. haha

Harlan Yee July 16, 2010 at 11:50 am

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dSLR Video Production

Wilson July 16, 2010 at 12:05 pm

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Status Quo Rebel

Bob July 16, 2010 at 1:36 pm

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The number of folks who can’t follow simple directions is astonishing. Definitely won’t be checking out their links.

Andres Montalban July 16, 2010 at 1:54 pm

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Friendly IT Help

Japanische Kochmesser - Santoku July 16, 2010 at 1:57 pm

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Japanese kitchen knives

Jess Webb July 16, 2010 at 2:12 pm

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I love this idea! :)

My three words:

Quirky Entrepreneur Websites

Robert July 16, 2010 at 2:32 pm

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Just start earning…

Great post, although it’s short:)

Chiefs Training Camp July 16, 2010 at 2:34 pm

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Chiefs training camp

Beer Pong Rules July 16, 2010 at 2:35 pm

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beer pong rules

Kristina July 16, 2010 at 3:56 pm

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Three little words……

need update bad!

Still blonde after all these YEARS! July 16, 2010 at 4:46 pm

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giveaways over $45

Still blonde after all these YEARS! July 16, 2010 at 4:47 pm

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women over 45

Brian July 16, 2010 at 5:23 pm

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great idea Pat, would love to participate but

sorry gone fishing

LS July 16, 2010 at 6:55 pm

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Pointless Writing Chatter

Edwin July 16, 2010 at 7:10 pm

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Video Gaming Awesomeness

MobiChat July 16, 2010 at 7:30 pm

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Coming really soon…

Nomad July 16, 2010 at 7:34 pm

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Accommodation that travels.

Joe July 16, 2010 at 8:17 pm

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Marketing for Geeks

or I can stick with the blog title

Tech Guru Marketing

Great idea for a post, by the way. Makes you think.

Garry July 16, 2010 at 8:36 pm

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smarter faster learning

Tia - BizChickBlogs July 16, 2010 at 10:01 pm

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No fluff blogging.

Serita Diana July 16, 2010 at 10:03 pm

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Help for Realtors… although to be fair, my title is longer than that! Real Estate Virtual Assistant is my title. I’ll be interested to see where all this is going. I’m thinking keyword ranking. lol. We’ll see if I’m right!

Rob July 16, 2010 at 10:05 pm

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“Mission Driven Brand”

Fariza July 16, 2010 at 10:13 pm

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Things I learned.

woodward July 16, 2010 at 10:39 pm

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My three words… Using the three Ts

Travel Tips Thoughts

Richard Scott July 16, 2010 at 11:16 pm

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I left a comment earlier, but it looks like it didn’t take…

3 words: Diamond Jewelry Secrets!

Kelly July 17, 2010 at 12:52 am

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Life in Peru

Susan Alison July 17, 2010 at 2:03 am

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Quirky dog artwork

John Tuggle July 17, 2010 at 5:30 am

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Mastering Blues Guitar

jeff July 17, 2010 at 7:25 am

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Don’t Have One
;) …been too lazy, so I have yet to make a real website.

Brandon Winters July 17, 2010 at 8:33 am

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Create Success Online

Thought provoking for sure! Great questions. Looking forward to the SPI podcast on Monday, keep up the great work Pat!

Brandon

Mark Bell July 17, 2010 at 10:17 am

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Hey Pat,
I had a think about this for a while and I’ve updated the tag line on my site – “an eclectic blog of information and experience”..

In answer to your blog, my three words would be,
“eclectic information experience”
Cheers!

Joan Vernikos July 17, 2010 at 1:21 pm

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Space-based Sustainable Wellness

Marvin Barrett July 17, 2010 at 2:27 pm

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Good post Pat,

My three words are “Empowering Lifestyle Design”

Leo Dean July 17, 2010 at 3:03 pm

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slogan pun fun

Abby Kerr July 17, 2010 at 4:43 pm

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Great post idea, Pat! This is a very useful exercise to help entrepreneurs get to the heart of their biz.

For my site, I’ll go with the three hardest working words in my tagline:

vision. love. phraseologie.

baker July 17, 2010 at 8:53 pm

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This is an excellent idea Pat. I guess mine would be, Inspiration. wisdom. Freedom.

IamDavid July 17, 2010 at 10:53 pm

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Reclaim lost dreams

Darren Lott July 18, 2010 at 12:19 am

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For me the three words are: Giving away money

Gail July 18, 2010 at 5:07 am

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Paying Hobby Blog

Richard July 18, 2010 at 7:21 am

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I would have to go with “your creative cooking”

It’s interesting to see that most of the choices are phrases rather than 3 separate words that describe the site – I think there can be a lot more power in doing it the later way! (I tried for a mix of both)

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