Online Presence for Academics

For professors, your online presence helps you build relationships with future collaborators and people who care. When people Google your name, can they find what you want them to know about you most?

Your digital footprint can share the research, teaching, and leadership you value as an academic. Hi! I’m Jennifer van Alstyne. Let’s bring together the things you value as an academic to be intentional about how you show up online.

Jennifer van Alstyne sits at her desk in her home office in San Diego. She's a plus-sized latina woman with a pretty smile and long black hair. A professional microphone for podcast recording leans into the picture.
  • Increase awareness of your work
  • Advocate for and attract research funding
  • Build your scholarly network
  • Create community around what you care about
  • Share your articles and publications
  • Meet collaborators and develop long-term relationships
  • Reach policy makers and practitioners
  • Invite opportunities for you and your team
  • Engage your students
  • Make friends

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I’m Jennifer van Alstyne, it’s nice to meet you! Let’s work together on your personal academic website, social media, and bio writing. I help professors like you create a digital presence you’re proud of, one that feels like you.

Jennifer van Alstyne stands in front of a built-in bookcase in her home office. There is a llama vase with flowers, and a Van Gogh LEGO set behind her on the shelves filled with books.
Jennifer van Alstyne / @HigherEdPR / Melissa McClure Photography