<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Social Animal — #startup-branding</title><description>Articles tagged #startup-branding from socialanimal.dev. Technical writing on migrations, frameworks, headless CMS, and performance.</description><link>https://socialanimal.dev/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>How Much Does Branding Cost in 2026? Real Numbers from $3K to $500K</title><link>https://socialanimal.dev/blog/branding-cost-2026-real-numbers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://socialanimal.dev/blog/branding-cost-2026-real-numbers/</guid><description>Real branding prices from $500 to $500K with tier breakdowns, hidden costs, and when to invest. Get honest numbers for your next branding project.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:14:00 GMT</pubDate><category>branding-costs</category><category>brand-identity</category><category>startup-branding</category><category>agency-pricing</category><category>brand-strategy</category></item><item><title>Brand Naming Agencies Charge $25K -- We Ship a Full Brand for That</title><link>https://socialanimal.dev/blog/brand-naming-agency-costs-vs-full-brand-launch-package/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://socialanimal.dev/blog/brand-naming-agency-costs-vs-full-brand-launch-package/</guid><description>Naming agencies charge $25K for a name alone. See how to get naming, trademark, logo, and a live website for the same price. Get a free consultation.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:14:00 GMT</pubDate><category>brand-naming</category><category>startup-branding</category><category>brand-launch</category><category>trademark-registration</category><category>web-development-pricing</category></item><item><title>How to Name a Business in 2026: From Brainstorming to Website</title><link>https://socialanimal.dev/blog/how-to-name-a-business-2026-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://socialanimal.dev/blog/how-to-name-a-business-2026-guide/</guid><description>Learn how to name your business in 2026 -- from brainstorming and AI tools to trademark, domain, and website launch. Get our proven step-by-step process.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:14:00 GMT</pubDate><category>business-naming</category><category>startup-branding</category><category>domain-registration</category><category>website-launch</category><category>brand-strategy</category></item></channel></rss>