CEO of Atom, Darpan Munjal, shares insights on rebranding Squadhelp to Atom, discussing strategic name selection, audience testing, and addressing concerns about similar names. He also delves into technical challenges of website rebranding, SEO optimization, and the value of rebranding for businesses.
Rebranding from Squadhelp to Atom was driven by the company's expansion into new services beyond crowdsourcing, requiring a name aligned with its future direction.
Technical preparations for the domain switch involved meticulous planning to ensure zero downtime, utilizing tools like GitHub and implementing SEO strategies to maintain rankings.
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Rebranding from Squad Help to Adam
The podcast episode discusses the rebranding of the company Adam, previously known as Squad Help. Darpon Moonjal, the CEO of Adam, explains the reasons behind the rebrand and how the company used Squad Help to review potential names. The decision to rebrand was influenced by the company's expansion into services beyond crowdsourcing and the need for a name that aligns with its future direction. Audience testing and a strong backlink profile were vital aspects of the rebranding process to ensure a successful transition and maintain SEO ranking and visibility.
Technical Preparations for Domain Name Switch
The podcast delves into the technical preparations involved in switching domain names from squadhelp.com to atom.com. With over 10 million pages and half a million lines of code, the company ensured zero downtime during the migration process. Tools like GitHub and code branching techniques were utilized, and detailed measures like setting up 301 redirects, site maps for new URLs, canonical tags, and leveraging Google's change of address tool were implemented to mitigate disruptions and maintain SEO rankings.
SEO Implications and Strategy for Rebranding
The episode explores the SEO implications of rebranding, focusing on the importance of maintaining search rankings and traffic post-transition. Strategies such as setting up Google Search Console properties, 301 redirects, and canonical tags were deployed to facilitate the migration process and address potential SEO challenges. The discussion highlights the significance of click-through rates, domain authority, and anticipating a temporary drop in rankings before regaining and potentially exceeding previous SEO performance.
Benefits and Challenges of Rebranding to Adam
The conversation touches on the benefits and challenges associated with the rebranding process, emphasizing the potential for increased credibility, better click-through rates, and enhanced partnerships with a stronger brand name like Adam. The episode underscores the educational aspect of showcasing data on improved click-through rates with a premium domain and the credibility boost it offers to businesses. Moreover, the long-term benefits of rebranding, including brand recognition and easier partnerships, are anticipated to outweigh the initial costs and transition challenges.
Why Squadhelp changes its name and how it came up with Atom. Darpan Munjal has been a guest on this podcast many times, but he gets a different introduction this time: CEO of Atom. That’s because his company Squadhelp recently rebranded as Atom and moved its site to atom.com. On today’s show, Darpan discusses why […]