INDICATOR SYMBOLS

1 Naming Speedometer
You may be exceeding the speed limit for safe naming. Slow it down, partner. Great names can't be rushed.
  6 Losing Your Cool-Ant Light
You're becoming frustrated by the lack of exciting, available names. Could be a faulty Creative Fuel-Injection System. It may be time to call in a naming expert.
2 High Competitive Pressure Gauge
Competition is heating up. Time to assess your marketing vehicle for relevance and differentiation.
  7 Premature Infatuation Light
One or more of your team is prematurely falling in love with a new name. You may need to apply your brakes and slow down.
3 Low Creative Fuel Light
Indicates low creative fuel. Consider bringing in a professional naming firm.
  8 Codename Momentum Light
Your project codename is gaining too much momentum. Replace with something completely irrelevant or generic.
4 Flat Name Indicator Gauge
You have a flat name. Pull your marketing vehicle over and replace immediately.
  9 Cease & Desist Light
Indicates an unfavorable name availability profile. Usually accompanied by a Premature Infatuation Warning Light. Don't get too attached to this name.
5 Differentiation Gauge
Your name may no longer be unique. Adjust your side and rear-view mirrors and assess the competition.
  10 Creative Malfunction Light
Someone on your creative team is tapped out. Find a replacement bulb, or hire a naming firm.

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