Helping organisations evolve in a digital world.

For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped organisations strengthen their marketing through clearer strategy, stronger engagement, greater brand visibility, and more effective communications. From strategic marketing consultancy to website design and digital transformation services, we combine clear thinking with practical delivery to help organisations strengthen their digital presence and build stronger audience connections.

Learn more

Combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, we work closely with clients across three core areas...

1.

Strategic marketing & communications consultancy

We help organisations develop clear, effective marketing and communications strategies that strengthen brand visibility, improve audience engagement, and support business growth. Whether launching a new initiative, refining your messaging, or planning long-term communications activity, we provide practical consultancy tailored to your organisation’s goals.

2.

Website design & development

We design and develop professional, user-focused websites that help organisations build credibility and connect with their audiences online. Specialising in both WordPress and Shopify platforms, we create websites that are visually engaging, easy to manage, and optimised for performance across desktop and mobile devices.

3.

Digital transformation services

We support organisations in making better use of digital tools, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, communication, and customer experience. Our digital transformation services include integrating websites with CRM platforms, email marketing systems, online forms, booking tools, and other digital assets to create more connected and streamlined workflows.

FIND OUT MORE

Or get in touch to discuss your project in more detail.

Turning digital complexity into clear outcomes

Mud Island is led by Justin Hayward, who has been helping organisations strengthen their digital presence, improve audience engagement, and develop more effective marketing strategies for nearly 20 years.

Combining strategic insight with a friendly, approachable, and collaborative style, Justin works closely with clients to understand their challenges and deliver practical solutions that support their goals. His expertise spans strategic marketing consultancy, website design, and digital transformation, helping organisations build stronger brands, improve online experiences, and communicate with greater clarity and impact.

Over the years, he’s worked with some of the UK’s most recognised organisations, including WWF-UK, The Tree Council, King’s College Hospital, and King’s College London.

Connect on LinkedIn
After working with a number of so-called digital specialists over the years, I know how difficult it can be to find someone who genuinely delivers on their promises. Meeting Justin was a breath of fresh air. He combines expert knowledge and technical skills with attention to detail, clear communication, transparency and empathy. I now trust Justin with all my clients’ website and digital marketing requirements.
Nick PettitBlackbird Brands
Working with Mud Island has transformed the way we use digital technology across our business. They’ve helped us launch, enhance and maintain our Shopify store, while streamlining our data processes and improving the way our systems work together. Their combination of strategic thinking and practical technical expertise has been invaluable.
Anton HothamMillichamp & Hall
Mud Island Marketing have been invaluable to our business over the last few years. From developing our website to designing and running our advertising campaigns and consulting on new software, their expertise, guidance and friendly approach have made them a trusted extension of our team.
Gavin CoxAcute Training Solutions
The service we received from Mud Island far surpassed anything we could have expected. Justin is an extremely professional and helpful individual. He's so adept at listening to our needs and then coming up with some really great ideas / suggestions that as a team we were incredibly impressed and enormously grateful to him.
Amber CollingwoodKing's College London
Justin is an extremely professional and helpful individual. I've worked with him on three website projects now and he's been incredibly responsive, knowledgeable on WordPress, and delivered high quality websites. I'd strongly recommend him if you're developing or refreshing your website. He's a pleasure to work with.
Jenny LynchEvergreen Brands
Justin has supported our community engagement projects for a number of years now. He is adept at understanding our communication requirements, providing solutions that meets our engagement objectives and is - importantly - great fun to work with.
Emma CranidgeCommunity Consultant
Justin has been integral to the successful growth of my business. He is always so approachable and helpful, and gives up his time generously. I have been extremely satisfied with the website production and have no hesitation in recommending his services.
Dominic ParsonsSomerset Doctors
I have used Justin and Mud Island Marketing for many years, he has always provided a friendly and efficient service with some great ideas regarding content for our web sites and marketing material - all at a very reasonable price. I can thoroughly recommend Mud Island Marketing.
Tom WernerAccutest International
Justin very quickly understands your needs and has an ability to transform them into a simple and super functional reality - with a totally calm and patient approach which makes the whole process stress free and super exciting. As someone with zero tech ability in web builds, I truly appreciate Justin’s patience, generosity and guidance. Can’t recommend him more highly.
Vicky GutteridgeSoil Squad