About
I help busy professors have an online presence they’re confident in. Let’s tell your story.
Sharing your research and teaching online helps more people. When people Google your name, can they find what you want them to know about you most?
Your online presence, or digital footprint, is an effective way to
- Help more people
- Build a scholarly network
- Share your articles and publications
- Engage your students
- Advocate for funding
- Meet collaborators
- Increase awareness of your work
- Connect with your community
- Make friends
Create greater impact and reach people around the world with a strong online presence. I’m here to help you along the way with free resources like The Social Academic blog, podcast, and YouTube channel. And, through my one-on-one services.
I’m Jennifer van Alstyne, it’s nice to meet you! I empower professors to share their teaching, research, and leadership online as owner of The Academic Designer LLC.
Let’s work together 1-on-1 on your personal website, social media, and bio. I help professors create a digital presence you’re proud of, that feels like you. Be confident showing up online.
The Social Academic blog
What people say about working with Jennifer
The Academic Designer LLC has been in helping professors since 2018. We’d love to help you too. Here’s what our customers say about working with Jennifer:
“Jennifer makes people feel comfortable with something that’s often hard to do, but essential in business: talking about one’s self.”
“Every meeting with Jennifer was a revelation; she was constructive in her feedback, yet collaborative in her strategy. My website engagement has increased significantly.”
“I really liked the level of strategic plan – not too simple, not too advanced for my level of SM knowledge. Jennifer really opened my eyes to what is relevant for a Social Media Strategy and gave me clarity on what I want to do.”
“Jennifer was able to pinpoint the overall essence, and goals of what I am moving towards achieving through creating a new website. Not only was she able to give clear direction, with direct explanations behind why choices for my site would be beneficial, she was able to see my vision, and reflect back the value of what I am trying to achieve.”