Today we’d like to introduce you to Juanika Freeman.
Hi Juanika, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers?
I came up with the idea to build a brand around technology. I knew the technology field would allow me to live how I wanted to live and make enough money to take care of myself. Over my career, I have had several technology jobs. I have been a QA System Analyst, Global IT Support, Windows Migration Engineer, Mac Desktop Engineer, Technical Consultant, Java Developer, IT Support Analyst, and a System Administrator. I have my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, and my Master’s degree is in Information Science/ with a minor in Network Security, after a while I knew working in the corporate world wasn’t what made me happy. I always wanted freedom and I knew the corporate world wasn’t having it! I decided I needed my own business and since I am always the only female in a male-dominated industry of IT, I came up with the name OneTechGirl in November of 2014. I started off by watching videos on how to use WordPress and code and it went from there. I started to also use other platforms such as Squarespace & Webflow. OneTechGirl LLC has taught me a lot that college and working for corporate never taught me. I got here today by listening to the people before me that has been through it, failed and after trials and tribulations they finally succeeded. It was not easy, there are always ups and downs, slow times, and fast times. I’ve learned that expensive colleges are not always the answer. You can figure out what you want to do out of high school and go learn that skill or trade instead of finding yourself with 100k+ debt after going to college when you didn’t learn much of anything, but how to learn. OneTechGirl is a perception of what I have been through and what I want to teach others. I want to help businesses scale and get paid what they are worth. I want to show small business how to build a brand and show their work. I want to teach e-commerce businesses how to market their products to consumers via Facebook ads and other methods of digital marketing.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s been very bumpy. There is a lot to learn and it seems like there is never enough time to learn it! Patience is definitely key in this industry because the market is so small and everyone is on the entrepreneurial bandwagon, so there is a lot of competition but a challenge is always a good thing. Ways to become better at your craft. You have to keep moving with the flow and don’t take setbacks too seriously. There is always a lesson in there somewhere. You just have to figure out what it is and move on.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a web designer and digital marketer. OneTechGirl LLC builds websites and build brand identities for small businesses and entrepreneurs. We are redefining what it means to be an online small business owner.
It’s our goal to make you look as professional online as you do in person. When your website clearly communicates who you are at your best, you’re going to discover a whole new level of confidence in your business online and offline. We believe that you are your own best marketing tool. Put you face to face with a client, and you know you can sell your products or services just about every time with the right client.
So how do we put you on your website? How do we create that same professional custom experience for clients on the other end of your screen? We start with you. Because, after-all, you are your brand. Together, we are a complete team you with your experience and professional understanding of your ideal clients, and us with our blend of design, development, and digital marketing expertise. We create the team you need to bring your small business to life online.
Here at OneTechGirl, we collaborate with small businesses owners at all levels of industry, helping them translate their offline business into an online digital experience. By focusing on not just how it looks, but how it works, we are able to unify both function and form, creating one-of-a-kind online brand experiences for your clients and followers.
Simply put, we OneTechGirl believe that websites exist to produce results. Whether the results produce increased sales, lower costs, or greater awareness, a website should support all aspects of your business and marketing strategy.
SO WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO GET INTO BUSINESS WITH US?
We consider each client as a partner. You will get the level of attention and a price that is typical of a local web designer, but you will also get a level of quality that competes with the largest companies. We have the marketing, design, and programming expertise to take your goals from the boardroom to reality.
Let us help you step up your online presence today. Contact us to learn more about our creative process and how to get started.
We love surprises, fun facts, and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
Hmmm, I think most people do not know that I am battling with Discoid & Systemic Lupus, and have been for the last 10+ years. Discoid lupus (discoid lupus erythematosus) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the skin. It gets its name from the coin-shaped lesions it produces. This condition causes a severe rash that tends to get worse when exposed to sunlight. Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder affecting the connective tissue. In autoimmune disorders, the body’s own immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues causing inflammation and malfunction of various organ systems.
Pricing:
- Web Design – $1,500-$10,000
- Subscription Website – $100-$250/per month
- Brand Identity Package – $499
- Social Media Marketing – $350-$850/per month
- Logo Design – $200
Contact Info:
- Email: juanika@onetechgirl.co
- Website: www.OneTechGirl.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onetechgirl
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalnomaad/
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/onetechgirl
