Our Story

We didn't necessarily "intend" to get into the web design and online marketing business...but here we are.

We were both running our own successful (but separate) businesses. We learned how to create our own sites and we learned what worked and what didn't work when it came to a business's digital presence.

Soon, we had people asking us to create for them the same kind of sites and digital marketing strategies we did for ourselves. Guess what? We liked it, and we enjoyed working together. In fact, we have very complimentary skills (Justin handles most of the tech and Amanda handles most of the communication).

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple. We know what small business owners are experiencing, so we bring a results-focused approach to every project.

And, we aren't just focused on design. Yes, our site design and our graphics work is high-quality, but more than that, we bring a business and marketing mindset to the table.

We believe it's imperative to understand what separates you from your competitors and then it's essential to be able to communicate that in terms your potential clients will be drawn to. We help you get clear on your messaging, your call to action, your look/feel, and your marketing.

We truly care about your success. We're not out to "sell" you something and move on. We want to develop a long-term relationship with you and we want to always be trying new strategies and evolving with the times.

We believe in working with integrity and we know that if you succeed, we succeed. We also work hard to be excellent communicators.

If we sound like your kind of people, we'd love speak with you!

Meet Amanda

Hey! I’m Amanda Kay Weinraub. I am a happy wife and mama of 3 teens living it up in Cary, NC. I am a serial entrepreneur and have an amazing knack for marketing. I LOVE IT! And, I am absolutely passionate about helping fempreneurs (and some gents too) really step up their game with branding and web design.

I know there are so many business owners that hold themselves back for various reasons, and what I love most is seeing my clients shine because they are so proud of their digital presence.

I am also a great listener, and I'm insightful, smart, empathetic, honest, and genuine.

When I am not behind my computer, I am cooking up gourmet recipes from Half Baked Harvest, crafting charcuterie boards, drinking artisan cocktails with friends, decorating my house (or should I say rearranging), binge watching murder mysteries and driving my teens all over town.

Meet Justin

Hey! I’m Justin Weinraub.  I handle most of the project management, design, and technical aspects of the business.

When designing, I really try to put myself into the shoes of the visitor and make the experience about them.  What do they want or need?  How can this site communicate with them to explain how their problem can be solved or a solution can be achieved?  And, how can the visitor take action?

When not at my computer, I love going on dates with my wife, spending time with my children, and hanging out with friends.

I look forward to working with you!

Meet Jeannene

I'm Jeannene, and I am the photographer behind Connect Web Design Studio for their locally based clients (although I do travel). I am a photographer, an animal lover, old school video game nerd, a lover of the outdoors, and a fearless dork.

When I am not behind my lenses or knee deep in Adobe products, I enjoy rock climbing, swimming, winter sports and hiking with my husband and friends. I'm a mountains person, a lover of old Nintendo games, and a proud alumna of NC State University.

I love working with Amanda and helping her bring her client’s brands to life through photography.

Meet Amy

I’m your brand identity teammate. I’m a full-time graphic designer with a passion for turning business concepts into beautiful, unique visual brands that tell a story. I’ve worked with clients in dozens of countries on every continent but one (I’m coming for you, Antarctica…). I got started in freelance work on Fiverr, where I earned hundreds of five-star reviews and quickly became one of the top-rated sellers on the platform.

When I’m not designing brand identities, I’m usually indulging in my other passion: music. I’ve worked as a professional singer in rock/pop and jazz a cappella groups and wedding & event bands, and I co-wrote and produced a children’s musical that encourages marginalized students to pursue their natural interests and talents in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).