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IÂ was over the moon to be invited onto Steve Folland‘s Being Freelance Podcast recently. I’ve been listening to it since it came out many years ago so jumped at the chance to have a chat about running my web design business for the last 20 years. I highly recommend subscribing if you haven’t already and … Read more
One thing that sets Magical Design apart from a lot of designers is that we specialise in custom designs for all projects and avoid using templates. We believe your business is unique and your website should reflect this! We work with a lot of businesses in and around Dorset and being able to create a … Read more
Magical Design Celebrates 20 Years In Business 🎉 Blimey, where has the time gone?! It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since I started running my web design business. So much so, I had to double-check the dates to be sure! I feel incredibly grateful to have worked with so many fantastic clients over … Read more
There are lots of great small businesses opening up on a regular basis in Weymouth. One of the best things about walking round the town is finding new cafes and shops that you’ve not heard of before. But what if you don’t stumble across these new businesses yourself? The chances are neither have many others … Read more
One thing I always tell my clients is the importance of maintaining your WordPress plugins and software. This is essential for the to keep your website secure, functioning and working smoothly. Regularly updating your plugins has other benefits such as ensuring you have the latest features for your plugins. If you’re unsure how to update … Read more
Save time and money by using Magical Design to update your website for you. Many of my clients are local business owners based in Weymouth and know that a well-designed and maintained website is essential for success. Your website is often the first point of contact potential customers have with your business so it is … Read more
Magical Design is celebrating 19 years of creating websites this week! Thank you to all our clients over the last (nearly) two decades. I really do appreciate all the clients who have chosen to work with me over the last 19 years. Now it is time to start planning a 20 year celebration for 2024!
Over the last year or so I’ve been using Figma as my main tool for designing website layouts. The more I use it, the more I’ve grown to love it. There are so many handy features and little touches that improve the design experience. Some of the most design tools and features in Figma include: … Read more
If you’re a webiste owner, you will know how important it is to keep your website secure. Hackers and malware can wreak havoc on websites, causing damage, stealing sensitive information, and ruining your reputation. We have several systems in place to reduce the chance of this happening on websites on our website support packages. These … Read more
Magical Design have created a brand new website for Best Pest Control, a new Weymouth based Pest Control business. The website promotes the services provided by Kenny Best inclduing rodent, insect and pest removal alongside bird proofing services. We’ve created a fully responsive website that is clean and simple in design with key information about … Read more
Magical Design is run by Phil Matthews, a web designer in Weymouth on the Dorset coast. I've been designing websites and supporting my clients since 2004.
I help businesses grow online by designing custom WordPress websites and providing ongoing maintenance and support.