Websites Built
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No shortcuts. Just clean design, clean code, and the kind of care you wish every developer had. If you want quality that lasts, you’re in the right place.
Design, Development & the Details That Matter
I’ve always enjoyed solving problems. Good design, clean development, and thoughtful decisions — that’s the stuff I care about. When we work together, you get someone who listens, asks the right questions, and makes sure the end result feels good to you and your audience.
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Take a Look at My Latest Work
A glimpse at the projects where thoughtful design and clean development came together.
Where Design, Development, and Marketing Meet
Most web developers don’t really have an eye for design or know best practices with marketing. On the flip side, most marketing professionals don’t know how to build a custom website or CRM. That’s where I come in.
Why My Clients Have to Say
These aren’t generic reviews — they’re real experiences from clients I’ve worked closely with. Clear communication, reliable work, and a thoughtful process. I’m grateful for the clients who’ve trusted me along the way.
Insights From My Corner of the Web
These posts come from real experience — questions I’ve faced, challenges I’ve solved, and lessons I’ve had to learn (sometimes the hard way). If you’re exploring a new project, you might find something helpful here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the questions I’m asked most often — some practical, some personal, and a couple just for fun.
Tell me a little bit about yourself, Mike Maguire?
First off, no relation to Jerry Maguire, Mark McGwire, or Lizzie McGuire — although at different points in the 90s, I probably did imagine myself as a fictional sports agent, a juiced-up baseball slugger, or a clumsy middle-schooler with a catchy theme song.
Oh — you probably meant the work stuff.
I’ve always loved the mix of problem-solving and creativity that comes with building websites. When I first started experimenting with HTML and CSS, I remember the thrill of tweaking a line of code and seeing it come to life on the screen. I’ve always been analytical, but I realized early on that I also had an eye for design — combining those two things just made sense. That blend eventually became the foundation of my work today.
What keeps me passionate about this field is the feeling of building something that works well, looks good, and genuinely helps a client move their business forward. When a project comes together and the client is excited about it, that energy is unmatched.
Outside of work, music is my main outlet — discovering new bands, going to concerts, and occasionally reminiscing about my days playing guitar in a screamo band. I love trying to break 100 on the golf course, watching the Patriots on Sundays, and grabbing a workout and a burrito with my best bud on Friday nights. I also have a daughter in high school, and it’s been an absolute blessing watching her grow into a wonderful human.
Life comes with its ups and downs, but I’ve learned not to take myself too seriously. Naturally, I’ve always been drawn to humor. I’ll happily slip in a Larry David or Office one-liner, and I’ll never pass up the chance to see a standup show.
At the end of the day, business is built on relationships. I’m easygoing, enjoy meeting new people, and I genuinely enjoy the process. Reach out — I’d love to meet you. And I promise I won’t pull a Jerry and tell you to “Show me the money!”.
What’s your process?
My process always starts the same way — I learn about your business and what your project goals are. From there, I put together a project plan that makes sense for your timeline, budget, and scope. Each project takes on its own process depending on how detailed we get with each stage, but the goal is always the same: something that works well and feels right to you.
Do you do hourly or project pricing?
I do both. Most new clients start with a project price because the deliverables are clear and it keeps expectations aligned. Once we’ve worked together and trust is built, hourly usually becomes the easiest way to handle ongoing updates and new ideas.
Almost every project client I’ve worked with still works with me today. When trust starts strong, everything else falls into place.
Paper or Plastic?
Plastic usually. Sometimes we need the plastic ones later to clean the cat litter. The self-cleaning boxes keep breaking.
Do you outsource?
Typically, no. I’m usually able to blend my design, development, and marketing skills to deliver a project from start to finish. If a project ever calls for something very specific — like a custom API integration or illustration work — I’ll be upfront about it and introduce you to the trusted contractor before anything happens. No surprises.
Do you enjoy being a business owner?
110 percent. The freedom to choose my hours and the clients I work with is unmatched. That said, it isn’t for everyone. There’s financial pressure, unpredictable schedules, and a level of motivation you really have to generate yourself. But at the end of the day, having full control over the direction of my work and the business makes it completely worth it.




















