Tyler Waugh

Tyler is the Lead of EarlyBird, StudioHawk's sister brand dedicated to helping startups and growing businesses build a strong foundation for long-term SEO success. Working closely with founders and marketing teams, Tyler develops practical, commercially focused SEO strategies that support sustainable growth from the earliest stages of a business.

Before joining StudioHawk, Tyler ran his own Shopify eCommerce store, where he gained first-hand experience in technical SEO, content marketing and the realities of growing a business online. He later transitioned into a dedicated SEO career, combining his entrepreneurial mindset with deep technical expertise to help clients improve their online visibility.

Tyler graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction), majoring in Marketing, where he developed a strong understanding of marketing strategy and brand building. Since then, through Hawk Academy, hands-on coding experience and years of working across a diverse range of industries, he has continued to expand his technical SEO expertise while staying at the forefront of industry changes.

Today, Tyler specialises in technical SEO and strategic growth. He believes the strongest SEO campaigns are built on a deep understanding of a client's business, ensuring every recommendation supports wider marketing objectives and commercial outcomes. With a naturally analytical mindset and a passion for continuous learning, Tyler enjoys solving complex SEO challenges and helping ambitious businesses achieve meaningful, long-term growth.

Outside of SEO, Tyler enjoys playing sport, rewatching his favourite movies, and eating his way through Melbourne's Italian restaurants.