About

Authweb's Founder Simon Macdowell: A Visionary in Action, Shaping the Future of Membership Management and Service

Meet Simon: What's the Deal?

Learn more about your membership-site manager.

Now vs. Back in the Day

Simon is a digital marketing consultant who specializes in membership management software.

His passion lies in empowering individuals and businesses to elevate their online presence and seamlessly transition their followers and customers into premium members.

Simon accomplishes this through his innovative software solution, PremiumConnect, which he personally designed. πŸ’ΌπŸ’»πŸš€

Simon's Backstory

In 2013, Simon began his IT career as a Web Developer at Celtis Australis.

Over eight years, he honed skills in web development, becoming an asset using Django, Python, and Javascript. πŸ’»πŸ”§πŸ“…

While working his corporate job, Simon started personal businesses, delving into internet marketing through Amazon affiliates and running t-shirt sales on platforms like Tee-spring and Facebook.

His affiliate marketing business still generates revenue, demonstrating his success in the dynamic digital landscape. πŸ’°πŸ“ˆπŸŒ

Proofreading and Editing Services

Simon recognized the need for proofreading and editing services for university students. With his exceptional attention to detail and English proficiency, he started his own successful business in this niche. πŸ“šπŸ“πŸ“ˆ

Script Writing - Automated Tests

In 2022, Simon's day job shifted to being a QA Analyst at Levarti in Brisbane. He led the implementation of an automated test suite using Selenium and Java, ensuring the quality of Levarti's web and iOS applications. πŸ§ͺπŸ”πŸ“±

2023 found Simon as a Software QA Test Engineer at Topcon Positioning in Australia. He excelled using Squish for QT and JavaScript for comprehensive software testing, contributing to top-notch products and services. πŸ› οΈπŸ”¬πŸš€

Award of Excellence

Simon is a distinguished graduate of Griffith University, receiving the Award of Excellence in 2011 and 2012, highlighting his exceptional academic abilities. He excelled as an English teacher from 2007 to 2011 before entering IT and internet marketing, making a profound impact on his students and honing problem-solving and communication skills. πŸ†πŸ“šπŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

Simon Macdowell: An Inside Look

AUTHWEB

Authweb was founded in 2013 by Simon in Amman, Jordan, and it's still active until today.

The company has created projects such as PremiumConnect, Authweb Affiliate Marketing, the UntoIslam website, and the Becoming Muslim podcast.

Simon is a solopreneur in these endevours and the most recent (PremiumConnect) was officially launched in September 2023.

We're looking forward to a bright future with a focus on developing AI-driven apps and services.

How Simon Thrives

Simon has qualities of the Ruler and Sage archetypes, which means he's disciplined and values wisdom and spirituality.

He's also quite competitive, like the Hero archetype, which means he's ambitious and enjoys healthy competition to achieve success.

  • I'm a sage
  • I'm a ruler
  • I'm a competitor
  • I'm spiritual
  • I'm ambitious
  • I'm self-disciplined
PremiumConnect - Membership Management App

Simon is the creator of PremiumConnect, an app and service that helps individuals in constructing and caring for their membership websites. He assists with tech troubles, making content, and continuous support. (more)

Watch the PremiumConnect video

Amazon.com Affliate Marketing

Simon's got a talent for making websites, and he uses that skill to earn money from Amazon. He made tons of web pages with Amazon links. When folks buy stuff from those links, he gets paid. (more)

Humanitarian Work and Education

Simon, a committed community member, founded Unto Islam - Becoming Muslim Podcast in March 2020, offering diverse spiritual resources. He also started Helping Hand Indonesia in January 2004 to fight poverty. (more)