M3Magazines
Brand-Forward Website for a Modern Publishing Offshoot
Name
Madison Miles Media – M3Magazines
Industry
Media & Publishing
Project Type
Full Website Build
Platform
WordPress
Builders
Custom PHP Templates
Hosting Platform
WP Engine
Design Credit
More Seconds
Custom Features
ACF + Elementor Hybrid Layouts, Styled Blog / News Feed, Branded Color & Typography System
Timeline
January 7, 2022 - April 15, 2022
Project Budget
$20,000 USD
Watch How It’s Made
Project Background
Madison Miles Media, a well-established agency in the magazine publishing space, wanted to launch a new offshoot brand: M3Magazines—a bold, stylish digital presence that captured their creative voice and editorial expertise.
Our Approach
We started with brand strategy conversations to define how M3Magazines should feel—modern, vibrant, and creative, but still grounded in the professionalism of a seasoned publishing agency.
Brand-Driven UI System
Typography, color, and layout choices crafted to reflect M3Magazines' creative culture.
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Work Highlights
Full-Scale Creative Direction
Collaborated on early brand positioning and visual style to ensure the site aligned with M3Magazines’ voice and mission.
ACF + Elementor Custom Layouts
Built flexible, on-brand templates that gave the team full control over content while maintaining visual consistency.
Editorial-Style Grid Design
Designed custom page structures to echo magazine layouts—balancing bold headlines, visual rhythm, and clean white space.
Modular CTA & Content Blocks
Developed reusable, stylized components for featuring services, case studies, and promotions across the site.
Non-Technical Backend Setup
Empowered the Madison Miles Media team to manage, launch, and update content independently—no dev needed.
Mobile-First Build
Designed and tested the full site experience across devices, ensuring performance and readability on smaller screens.
Smooth Launch & Handoff
Delivered a QA’d, well-documented build with a smooth transition to the internal team for ongoing use and iteration.
The Outcome
A Digital Presence That Matches the Brand
The new site captures the creativity, confidence, and culture behind M3Magazines—helping the team stand out in a crowded content landscape.
Total Content Control for the Team
With modular, easy-to-manage layouts, Madison Miles Media can update and expand the site without relying on developers.
Smooth Strategy-to-Launch Execution
From design direction to final deployment, the project moved quickly and collaboratively—delivering a polished result right on time.
Behind the Scenes
What We Learned
Pull up a chair—this is the part we usually share over a drink. A personal reflection on the real challenges and lessons from this build.