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Our Story

We Understand What's At Stake

Advertai started from a simple realization: business owners deserve a website partner they can actually trust.

Before launching Advertai, Garrett built and marketed his own businesses, from eCommerce stores to a local landscaping and tree care company. That experience made one thing clear: finding someone who could build a great website, communicate clearly, and make the process easy was harder to find than it should be.

And so Advertai was built. With a goal of doing things differently.

Today, our team has grown into a group of designers, developers, project managers, and creatives with experience spanning across nearly 1,000 website projects. Every person brings a different strength, but we all share the same goal: build websites the right way.

That means more than creating something that looks good. It means building a website with the right structure, strategy, functionality, and attention to detail, so it supports the business long after launch.

The Team Behind Hundreds of Successful Websites

The People Behind Advertai

Meet The Leadership Team

Garrett L.

Founder & CEO

After being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Garrett spent four years chasing his dream of playing in the MLB while starting digital businesses to help fund the journey. What started with a simple dropshipping site eventually led to a local landscaping and tree care business with his brother, where he found himself handling everything from marketing and branding to web design and customer acquisition. 
 

Along the way, he discovered two things: a passion for building brands and a frustration with how hard it can be for business owners to find partners they can actually trust with their websites and digital presence. That experience ultimately led to the creation of Advertai, where the goal is simple: help businesses build websites they’re proud of with a partner they can trust. 
 

As a "recovering" perfectionist, Garrett is usually improving a client process, building out a new tool, or starting another idea he probably should have written down first. When he’s not working, you’ll usually find him at the gym, at Bible study, out for a run, or looking for new ways to get involved in the community.

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Bartley L.

Creative Director

After playing football at Presbyterian College, I carried the same competitive drive, discipline, and team‑first mindset into my work today. As Creative Director, I love taking ideas that start out rough or half‑formed and shaping them into something clean, intentional, and memorable. I’m wired to notice the details, push for better, and make sure every project actually reflects the people behind it, not just the surface‑level version of their brand. I get a lot of energy from collaborating, solving problems creatively, and building things that feel authentic and well‑crafted.

 

Outside of work, I keep things simple and grounded in what I enjoy most: hanging out with friends, watching sports, and collecting baseball cards. Those moments keep me connected to the people and hobbies that matter to me, and they’re a big part of why I show up every day excited to create, build, and keep raising the bar.

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Bartley Headshot

Maggie C.

Account & Project Manager

Maggie’s passion for creativity and problem-solving started while earning her degree in Interior Design, where she developed an eye for detail and a love for bringing ideas to life. Over time, those skills were honed into the project manager that she is today - she thrives at the intersection of creativity and organization while building strong client relationships.

 

At Advertai, Maggie works to keep projects running smoothly while delivering an enjoyable experience every step of the way. She believes that clarity is kindness and focuses on strong communication with the team and clients.

 

In her free time, Maggie is either outside, hunting down her latest Marketplace find, making a matcha, or traveling with her husband and friends.

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Maggie C Headshot

500+

Projects Completed

10+

Global Team Members

Charlotte, NC

Headquarters

What We Stand For

Four Things We Believe Every Website Project Deserves

Transparent Collaboration

Great websites are built through collaboration. That's why we prioritize clear communication, organized feedback, and transparency throughout every project.

Attention To Detail

The small things matter. From mobile responsiveness and backend organization to user experience and content structure, we believe details are what separate good websites from great ones.

A Clear Direction

Website projects move faster and produce better results when everyone understands the plan from day one.

A Strong Foundation

A great website starts long before launch. Proper structure, organization, and planning help ensure long-term success.

The Companies We've Had The Opportunity To Work With

From local businesses and personal brands to national organizations and publicly traded companies, we've partnered with teams across a wide range of industries and stages of growth.

Ready To Work With A Team You Can Count On?

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