Hi, I’m Jess— web developer, Google nerd, & founder of J-Bird

you bring the people, I’ll bring the puns

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Need a speaker who can demystify digital marketing without the jargon, make SEO less scary, and help your audience actually fall in love with their online presence?

Hi, I’m Jess— web developer, Google nerd, & founder of J-Bird Digital Designs.

I help small businesses, creatives, and makers clean up their digital act—with strategy, structure, and a whole lot of soul. Whether I’m speaking at a podcast, conference, or workshop, I bring high-energy talks packed with real-world tools your audience can put into practice before they even leave the room. Maybe it’s all those years in 4H public speaking, but helping others show up more confidently online feels like second nature.

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“I attended an industry presentation given by Jess and was impressed with her command of the information, deep subject matter knowledge, clear communication style and tangible actions designed to improve my website’s performance in Google searches. I’m not new to this information, I’ve attended many classes and workshops on SEO and Google, and J-Bird Digital Designs was by far the best and most relevant for my needs. It was refreshing to hear someone use definitive, “plain speak” on the topic of SEO and search performance, information presented on these topics is so often vague, full of jargon, and without a clear action plan. I look forward to engaging with Jess in the future to fine tune my online presence.” 

– Tracy Allard

“As President of Tennessee Professional Photographers Association this year, I have to plan two events. I reached out to Jess to see if she could present to our group the ins and outs of the new Google business profiles. She went above and beyond. I kept getting comments the rest of the event how much they learned and enjoyed her presentation. So much so, we are hoping to book her for another presentation in the future!”

– Angela Seats

“I have taken one of Jess’s e-commerce classes as well as had a one-on-one appt with her. I started a website through Shopify that I needed help with and she has been great. Even though Shopify helps you build a website, there were many layers that I didn’t know about. Jess has helped me increase my SEO and build a better site. Although I had already started my website, when I am ready to upgrade, I will definitely use J-Bird Digital Designs for all my e-commerce needs. Jess is a ray of sunshine, I highly recommend her!”

– Dara R, Maker City Expert eCommerce

it’s like a mic drop, but in reverse

i was asked to hold the microphone on purpose At…

  • We Built this Brand’s Podcast – Guest speaker sharing insights on running a values-led creative business from where the bird came from, to where my expertise did.
  • Digital Marketing FAQ with Halee Sprinkle for Women in Entrepreneurship 
  • The Maker City – Instructor for Expert E-Commerce—educating local creatives on how to build online shops that convert
  • A seperate event for the Maker City, Jess was an expert session for the Maker City Summit 2024 with the topic “Get Found Fast: Mastering Google My Business”
  • Rising Tide Society – Taught a hands-on session on Google tools for small business visibility.
  • Aught Community Expert Session where I discussed optimizing your Google Profile Manager, and tech tips to keep it optimized for potential clients and conversions.
  • Tennessee Professional Photographers Association, Spring Conference – Led a session on using Google for Photographers to elevate local reach and online presence.
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Topics That Stick (and Click)

tech talk without the tech,
yet all the talk

Google Profile Manager – Formerly known as Google My Business, this tool is my #1 recommendation for any business looking to show up where it counts—on Google Maps, in search results, and in front of the right people.

Making SEO Feel Human – Because you shouldn’t need a computer science degree to optimize your website, or even be friends with ChatGPT (yes, I’m a fan and you should be too). Let’s talk real-world strategies that work and make sense.

Websites That Convert – From clicks to clients: how to structure your website (no matter the platform) to actually do the work for you, whether that’s custom logic forms, automated lead nuture sequences – you name it.

Local SEO for E-Commerce & Creatives – Yes, you can have a product-based business and show up locally—here’s how to bridge the gap between physical and digital.

if it lives in my head rent free –

I’d consider it an honor to share with you

If you’re looking for a speaker who will energize your audience, simplify the tech side of business, and make everyone feel seen and supported—I’d love to chat. Don’t see the topics or content you need listed here? I’d love to tailor something specifically for your audience, simply reach out and let me know more to ensure we’re a good fit.

let’s make it one form closer to official, shall we?