Steps of designing logo

Normally, I need to know what i create a logo about. Then, its concept will be focused in order to create a suitable logo for each purpose. Looking at the name of company about 15 minutes is my habit before designing. I wanna feel it and get inspiration to design. Next, i try to write the name of company in many different ways and focus on each letter then. Sometimes i write it on a paper, and sometimes i work on the computer. Depending on the concept of company, i gotta decide which one is the best and then make it completely by editing on the computer. I often use photoshop, illustrator and fireworks to do this job.