What M5 Design Studio does

M5 Design Studio is a privately held, founder-owned full-service digital agency headquartered at 121 South Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando, Florida, operating for over 15 years with a small team of designers and developers. The firm delivers custom web design, web development, and WordPress-based solutions — including custom theme and plugin development, WooCommerce e-commerce builds, and API integrations with systems such as HubSpot, Salesforce, ERPs, payment gateways, and booking platforms — alongside digital marketing services (SEO, Google Ads/PPC, social media marketing, email marketing, and landing page optimization) and branding/graphic design. Its core technical stack is WordPress CMS with PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, supplemented by Figma and Adobe design tools and supported by AWS and WP Engine agency-partner hosting infrastructure.

The business model is a hybrid of project-based fees and recurring service revenue. Web design and development projects are priced from $3,000-$5,000 for basic WordPress sites to $10,000+ for custom builds with advanced features; digital marketing services are billed monthly on a professional-services basis; and WordPress maintenance and premium hosting are subscription-based, ranging from $90-$150 per month for small business sites to $2,500+ per month for complex engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with free consultations, contact form inquiries, phone/email outreach, and an emphasis on a locally-owned Orlando presence serving clients nationwide. Customer base is distributed across multiple SMB verticals (legal, healthcare, retail, electrical, maritime, home services, education, food services, and nonprofits) with no disclosed revenue concentration. The firm has no external funding, no parent company, and a small operating footprint, with strategic emphasis on custom-built (no-template) positioning, recurring hosting/maintenance revenue, and a newly added LLM Optimization service line.

Name

M5 Design Studio

Legal name

M5 Design Studio

Website

https://m5designstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

M5 Design Studio is a privately held, founder-owned Orlando-based full-service digital agency that delivers custom WordPress web design, development, and digital marketing services to SMB clients across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Design and Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (54143), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Creative & Brand Campaign Development (BPAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Creative & Experience Design Agencies (Web/App/UX) (MPAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Web design services
• WordPress development
• Search engine optimization
• Digital marketing agency
• Branding and graphic design

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Web Design & Development Services: Custom web design and development services for websites and mobile applications. One-time project-based fees ranging from $3,000 to $10,000+ depending on complexity and features.
2. WordPress Development Services: Custom WordPress theme and plugin development, including WooCommerce e-commerce development. Project-based pricing from $3,000-$5,000 for basic sites to $10,000+ for advanced features.
3. WordPress Maintenance & Support: Ongoing maintenance packages including updates, backups, security monitoring, and support. Monthly fees from $90 to $150 for small business websites, with larger complex sites starting at $2,500 monthly.
4. Digital Marketing Services: SEO, Google Ads (PPC), social media marketing, email marketing, and conversion rate optimization services.
5. Branding & Graphic Design: Logo design, corporate identity, marketing collateral, and promotional materials design services.
6. Premium WordPress Hosting: Enterprise-grade dedicated WordPress hosting with 24/7 support, dedicated resources, and expert setup through AWS and WP Engine partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

M5 Design Studio is a full-service digital marketing agency that builds custom websites, WordPress solutions, and WooCommerce e-commerce stores for U.S. businesses, without using templates. Beyond design and development, the firm delivers managed SEO, Google Ads/PPC, social media marketing, email marketing, branding, graphic design, and recurring WordPress maintenance and premium hosting through its AWS and WP Engine partnerships. The Orlando-based team packages these as project-based builds ($3,000–$10,000+) and monthly retainers ($90–$2,500+) for small and mid-sized business clients.

Product overview

M5 Design Studio is a full-service digital agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of services built around their core WordPress development expertise. The offering consists of core design and development services (web design, web development, WordPress websites/development/design) supported by digital marketing capabilities (SEO, social media marketing, digital marketing, landing page optimization) and branding/graphic design services. Add-on services include WordPress maintenance (backups, security, updates) and premium dedicated WordPress hosting through AWS and WP Engine partnerships. The service model emphasizes custom-built solutions without templates, combining strategic SEO foundations with scalable architecture to deliver measurable business results across the full digital presence lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Design Services Custom-built website design from the ground up to match brand and business goals, with strategic SEO foundations, scalable architecture, conversion optimization, and no use of templates; for U.S. businesses needing a professional custom web presence.
• Web Development Custom web application and website development using current coding standards, covering CMS development, e-commerce solutions, and mobile applications, for clients needing engineered web platforms.
• WordPress Websites WordPress-powered websites offering content management, WooCommerce e-commerce, membership sites, portfolios, and BuddyPress social network functionality for businesses that want a WordPress-based digital presence.
• WordPress Development Custom WordPress theme and plugin development, enterprise WordPress solutions, PSD/Figma to WordPress conversion, API integrations, and WooCommerce e-commerce development for clients needing tailored WordPress engineering.
• WordPress Design Custom WordPress theme design focused on user-centered design, brand alignment, and usability, with a guarantee of website ease-of-use, for clients wanting a designed WordPress look-and-feel.
• WordPress Maintenance Ongoing WordPress support including backups, security scanning, plugin and theme updates, uptime monitoring, speed optimization, and compatibility testing, sold as a monthly subscription ($90–$150 for small business sites, starting at $2,500/month for complex sites).
• Business Branding and Identity Comprehensive branding services including logo design, corporate identity, marketing collateral, brand management, and rebranding strategy, for businesses establishing or refreshing their brand.
• Graphic Design Print and digital graphic design services including icon design, publication design, package design, illustration, brochures, business cards, and promotional materials, for clients needing designed collateral.
• Digital Marketing Agency Services Internet marketing services including email marketing, social media marketing, Google Ads PPC management, and conversion/ROI optimization, for businesses wanting a managed digital marketing function.
• Landing Page Design and Optimization Lead generation and click-through landing page design, A/B split testing, and conversion rate optimization (CRO) services for businesses running paid or organic traffic campaigns.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Social Media Marketing Social media marketing and advertising across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to attract, engage, and build customer loyalty, for businesses seeking managed social media presence.
• Premium Dedicated WordPress Hosting Enterprise-grade WordPress hosting delivered through AWS and WP Engine agency partnerships, with 24/7 support, lightning-fast performance, built-in security, and reliable uptime, sold to clients as a managed hosting subscription.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star Google rating based on 40+ reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WP EnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationAWS and WP Engine Agency Partner. M5 Design Studio provides dedicated WordPress hosting and enterprise-level web hosting solutions through this partnership.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Agency Partner providing enterprise-grade hosting infrastructure with security, scalability, and performance for client websites.
• WordPresscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary platform partner for WordPress website development, themes, plugins, and CMS solutions. Extensive WordPress expertise including custom development, WooCommerce, and WordPress maintenance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SmartSites: Award-winning full-service digital agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing. Similar service portfolio but operates at greater scale with broader geographic reach.
• WebFX: Large full-service internet marketing agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, content marketing, and CRO. Strong direct competitor in SEO and digital marketing services but operates at much greater scale (250+ employees).
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Larger full-service digital marketing agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, social media, and reputation management. Comparable service mix but operates at significantly greater scale with a national footprint.

Direct peers

• Ignite Visibility: Full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid media, social media, and email marketing with website design capabilities. Comparable service mix with similar SMB/mid-market orientation.
• OuterBox: Digital marketing agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, and e-commerce development, with particular strength on Magento/Shopify platforms. Comparable as a full-service digital agency competing for similar SMB and e-commerce projects.
• Coalition Technologies: Top-rated web design and SEO agency specializing in custom WordPress, Shopify, and Magento development with full digital marketing capabilities. Direct competitor for custom web design and SEO-driven lead generation projects.
• Designzillas: Orlando-based creative digital agency offering web design, web development, SEO, branding, and digital marketing to SMB and mid-market clients. Highly comparable given shared Orlando geography, similar service mix, and overlapping customer base.
• Huemor: B2B web design agency focused on custom website design, branding, and conversion optimization for mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable as a custom-build web design agency with similar positioning and SMB-to-mid-market targeting.
• Lounge Lizard: Full-service web design and digital marketing agency known for custom website design, branding, SEO, and digital strategy. Comparable as a similarly-sized boutique agency competing for the same SMB/mid-market custom website buyers.
• Big Drop Inc: Custom web design and digital marketing agency focused on branding, UX/UI design, and web development for SMB and enterprise clients. Comparable as a custom-build-focused digital agency with similar service breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/M5designStudio
• Facebookfacebook.com/m5designstudio
• Instagraminstagram.com/m5designstudio
• Pinterestpinterest.com/m5designstudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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