ABOUT ME
Hi, I am Judi, Owner of Blue Bird Internet Marketing, based in Highfields, Toowoomba, South East Queensland.
My business, Blue Bird Internet Marketing specialises in on-line marketing, website design, social media marketing and business advice for small to medium sized businesses, not only in the Toowoomba Region, but Australia wide. I am dedicated to providing professional services to enhance business online profiles, increase customer demographic and achieve results at affordable prices and have been doing this since 2011.
QUIRKY QUESTIONS ABOUT ME ANSWERED....
Q~ HOW I GOT STARTED WORKING FOR MYSELF IN SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
A~ Way back in 2011 a friend of mine who is an successful event planner and designer in Brisbane, contracted someone to build a facebook page for her business, when I saw the final result of something my friend had paid a lot of money for, I was horrified, it was un-professional, wasn't set up correctly and many elements were missing. This and a variety of other things got me thinking, that I knew how to do all of that, and do it well, and there wasn't anyone else providing quality services like that in our region at the time. Blue Bird Internet Marketing was launched in the February, starting with social media management and at that time, setting up tabs on Facebook required iframe coding (wow we have it so easy now in 2019!) and it wasn't long, just from word of mouth, that I had a large variety of small business clients requiring my services to set up their pages professionally, provide training on how to use them and also manage some of their profiles professionally. Facebook page design, make-overs and management is something I still really enjoy today.
A~ Way back in 2011 a friend of mine who is an successful event planner and designer in Brisbane, contracted someone to build a facebook page for her business, when I saw the final result of something my friend had paid a lot of money for, I was horrified, it was un-professional, wasn't set up correctly and many elements were missing. This and a variety of other things got me thinking, that I knew how to do all of that, and do it well, and there wasn't anyone else providing quality services like that in our region at the time. Blue Bird Internet Marketing was launched in the February, starting with social media management and at that time, setting up tabs on Facebook required iframe coding (wow we have it so easy now in 2019!) and it wasn't long, just from word of mouth, that I had a large variety of small business clients requiring my services to set up their pages professionally, provide training on how to use them and also manage some of their profiles professionally. Facebook page design, make-overs and management is something I still really enjoy today.
Q~ WHAT DO I REALLY KNOW ABOUT OWNING & MANAGING A SMALL BUSINESS & HOW I CAN GIVE MARKETING ADVICE?
A~ I am passionate about small business and I have worked 'hands on' in a variety of business industries over my working life. I have been witness to the ups and downs that come with the economy, customer demand, and trials of various marketing styles, promotions, fads and successful campaigns. Working closely with the business owners and managers, I have experienced the full process of the 'behind the scenes' and the effort that goes into running a profitable business. I have worked for a Medical Specialist, Hairdresser & Beauty Salon, a variety of Accommodation, Tourism & Hospitality businesses and more recently a Health Food importation and distribution business, and have had the opportunity to work with all business owners on-site to successfully achieve successful business management, planning and marketing. Along with owning my own Internet Marketing Small Business, I have helped manage my husbands business in the building industry which he has been running successfully for over 20 years, so through all of this experience, I have seen a lot of what works and what doesn't work. In my own Internet Marketing work since 2011, I have worked with a large variety of business niches and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the business owners, staff, their products and services and all elements of these small businesses to ensure we are working together to create an effective marketing strategy.... and of course that their businesses online profile looks fabulous and can be easily found!
A~ I am passionate about small business and I have worked 'hands on' in a variety of business industries over my working life. I have been witness to the ups and downs that come with the economy, customer demand, and trials of various marketing styles, promotions, fads and successful campaigns. Working closely with the business owners and managers, I have experienced the full process of the 'behind the scenes' and the effort that goes into running a profitable business. I have worked for a Medical Specialist, Hairdresser & Beauty Salon, a variety of Accommodation, Tourism & Hospitality businesses and more recently a Health Food importation and distribution business, and have had the opportunity to work with all business owners on-site to successfully achieve successful business management, planning and marketing. Along with owning my own Internet Marketing Small Business, I have helped manage my husbands business in the building industry which he has been running successfully for over 20 years, so through all of this experience, I have seen a lot of what works and what doesn't work. In my own Internet Marketing work since 2011, I have worked with a large variety of business niches and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the business owners, staff, their products and services and all elements of these small businesses to ensure we are working together to create an effective marketing strategy.... and of course that their businesses online profile looks fabulous and can be easily found!
Q ~ WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE ME OVER OTHER 'SIMILAR' BUSINESS OWNERS?
A~ I am dedicated to providing quality affordable services through my Internet Marketing work and am thoroughly experienced in the services that I offer. I have run my own social media management and website design business for over 8 years and I am still passionate about high quality work, results and professionalism and client relationships and pride myself on knowing my services 'inside-out'. I keep my skills current and I also practice what I preach... I run my own numerous instagram, facebook, twitter, youtube and linkedin profiles, blogs and websites and I keep up to date with the latest trends and updates and am always educating myself on new skills that can benefit my clients and expand my knowledge. I attend networking events and workshops, and work in with other businesses to offer quality results and am only too happy to refer clients on to anther business for other quality services to compliment my own if there is something I can't do. I only offer services that I am highly experienced in and will not "fudge through" just to get a job like some businesses do. I also don't believe in over charging, or offering poorly researched advice. Poor quality of work and lack of support is a voiced frustration that I hear from clients all the time, who have paid thousands of dollars for a website with another provider that doesn't function properly or do what they require, and then come to me for a complete refresh and a management friendly option.... I also offer training, insights, analytics and continued customer support after the job is completed and am always approachable for a chat or a 'brain-storming' session.
A~ I am dedicated to providing quality affordable services through my Internet Marketing work and am thoroughly experienced in the services that I offer. I have run my own social media management and website design business for over 8 years and I am still passionate about high quality work, results and professionalism and client relationships and pride myself on knowing my services 'inside-out'. I keep my skills current and I also practice what I preach... I run my own numerous instagram, facebook, twitter, youtube and linkedin profiles, blogs and websites and I keep up to date with the latest trends and updates and am always educating myself on new skills that can benefit my clients and expand my knowledge. I attend networking events and workshops, and work in with other businesses to offer quality results and am only too happy to refer clients on to anther business for other quality services to compliment my own if there is something I can't do. I only offer services that I am highly experienced in and will not "fudge through" just to get a job like some businesses do. I also don't believe in over charging, or offering poorly researched advice. Poor quality of work and lack of support is a voiced frustration that I hear from clients all the time, who have paid thousands of dollars for a website with another provider that doesn't function properly or do what they require, and then come to me for a complete refresh and a management friendly option.... I also offer training, insights, analytics and continued customer support after the job is completed and am always approachable for a chat or a 'brain-storming' session.
Q~ HOW I SUPPORT OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES
A~ I am blessed to have a close network of reliable professional small business owners, offering a wide range of services that can offer advice to assist your business in ways that I may not be able to offer. I only offer referrals to reputable businesses that I have personally worked with and loved, that provide quality affordable services and products, like I do. I can help put you in touch with Graphic Designers, Videographers, Organizational Experts, Interior Designers, Counselors, Alternative Health Practitioners, Real-estate agents and more...
A~ I am blessed to have a close network of reliable professional small business owners, offering a wide range of services that can offer advice to assist your business in ways that I may not be able to offer. I only offer referrals to reputable businesses that I have personally worked with and loved, that provide quality affordable services and products, like I do. I can help put you in touch with Graphic Designers, Videographers, Organizational Experts, Interior Designers, Counselors, Alternative Health Practitioners, Real-estate agents and more...
Q ~ BESIDES INTERNET MARKETING, WHAT ELSE AM I PASSIONATE ABOUT?
A ~ This section could become way too long, so I will keep it as brief as possible. Spending time with my family and my children & little dog of course, I love photography, supporting local tourism & businesses, exploring the great outdoors, travelling, volunteering (I am a long-time volunteer on many environmental & community projects), running, healthy eating, crossfit, snorkeling, learning new things through workshops and courses, coffee with friends and wildlife conservation & koala rescue.... lets just leave it at that x
A ~ This section could become way too long, so I will keep it as brief as possible. Spending time with my family and my children & little dog of course, I love photography, supporting local tourism & businesses, exploring the great outdoors, travelling, volunteering (I am a long-time volunteer on many environmental & community projects), running, healthy eating, crossfit, snorkeling, learning new things through workshops and courses, coffee with friends and wildlife conservation & koala rescue.... lets just leave it at that x
Q ~ WHAT WORK PROJECTS AM I CURRENTLY WORKING ON & AM I AVAILABLE FOR NEW CLIENTS?
A ~ I have recently stepped out and started working for myself full-time and I would greatly appreciate any referrals or opportunity to quote on social media, website, content photography or business marketing work. Things I am currently working on include:
A ~ I have recently stepped out and started working for myself full-time and I would greatly appreciate any referrals or opportunity to quote on social media, website, content photography or business marketing work. Things I am currently working on include:
- Completing an overhaul of a website, facebook page and email newsletter campaign setup for a Kinesiologist
- Managing the Instagram account & content creation of a boutique accommodation business
- New Website, Google My Business & Facebook Profiles for a construction industry business.
- Designing a website for a Hairdresser & Eyelash extension business
- Facebook Shop for a Beauty Therapist
- Working on Facebook advertising campaign for a Beautician
- Managing the social media accounts for a women's sporting organization
- Working on SEO for some existing websites for a number of clients to name a few projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma of Tourism
- Associate Diploma of Information Technology Applied Business Computing
- Cert IV Information Technology Mark-up Websites
- Certificate Desktop Publishing
COURSES/WORKSHOPS
- Social Media Marketing for Tourism Businesses (Training Aid)
- Managing your Business on Facebook & Instagram (Facebook Sunshine Coast)
- Getting Creative with your Mobile (Facebook Sunshine Coast)
- Grow your Business with Facebook (Facebook Sunshine Coast)
- Instagram Stories School (Facebook Sunshine Coast)
- Shopify - E-Commerce Design (Currently Completing)
- Writing For The Web (Tourism Queensland)
- Domestic Tourism Distribution (Anita Clark Tourism Services)
- Tourism Packaging & Bundling (Anita Clark Tourism Services)
- Website Development - Digital Ready (Tourism Queensland)
- Photography Courses/Workshops - Ken Ball Photography - Cathy Finch Photography - Toowoomba Photographic Society
MEMBERSHIPS / COMMITTEES
- Toowoomba Photographic Society (Since 2018)
- Toowoomba Women's Network - International Womens Day Events 2011-2017
- Savvy SME (Since 2014)
