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About

The designer behind the strategy.

I'm Cara Conklin, a Connecticut-based web designer, developer, and brand photographer. I build digital presences that are thoughtfully structured, well-optimized, and designed to convert.

Cara Conklin, Connecticut web designer
Based in Connecticut
Serving clients nationwide

Built from craft and curiosity.

I built my first website at 11 years old, which means I've had a head start on caring way too much about typography and layout. I hold a B.S. in Computer Science from Southern Connecticut State University, and have spent well over a decade working at the intersection of technical precision and visual storytelling.

I started this studio from a straightforward belief: small businesses deserve the same quality of design that enterprise brands have access to. Every project I take on gets the same level of care, whether it's a first website or a full rebrand.

Outside of client work, you'll find me with my Sony a6400, tending the sourdough starter for my micro-bakery Sol Crumb, or mapping out the next trip.

Design that works as hard as you do.

Every project starts with discovery. I want to understand your audience, your offers, and where the gaps are before a single pixel gets placed. Design decisions that aren't grounded in strategy tend to look good and do very little.

I work with custom-built sites as well as platforms like WordPress, Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace. The right choice depends on your budget, your technical comfort level, and what the site actually needs to do. Either way, the result is something well-structured, fast, and optimized to convert.

Industries I know well.

I work with small businesses across a range of industries. If you need a sharp online presence that actually brings in clients, we're probably a good fit.

Construction & Contractors Med Spa & Wellness Restaurants & Food Finance & Professional Services Nonprofits Retail & Ecommerce Pilates & Fitness Studios

The background behind the work.

Whether a project calls for custom code or a platform build, the technical range is there to handle it well either way.

Degree
B.S. Computer Science
Southern CT State University, 2022
Experience
Cara Christine Creates
2020 to present
Languages & Tools
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
SEO · Schema · Analytics · EmailJS · Photoshop · Lightroom · Google Workspace · Claude AI · Sony a6400
Platforms
WordPress · Shopify · Wix · Squarespace · Custom
Whatever platform works for you

Real results, real feedback.

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She designed a beautiful and professional website. Very easy to work with and quick to respond. I had a great experience working with Cara.

Xiomara's Wellness Massage
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Not only have I received a ton of compliments on the new look and how user friendly it is, I have seen an uptick in sales!

Seeley's Deli
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She made improvements, linked our LinkedIn to our website, and did SEO updates that made us easier to find. I highly recommend Cara.

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Ready to work with someone who gets it?

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