Our agency
An award-winning agency of designers & doers
At Dolia, we help smart businesses thrive online with award-winning design, results-driven marketing, and strategic insight.
Since 2009, we’ve been crafting websites and digital strategies that make a real impact.
Based in the Hampshire countryside, we work with businesses across the UK and globally, delivering high-quality design and progressive digital marketing with a no-nonsense, down-to-earth approach.
Our team
The people behind the pixels
We’re a close-knit team of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and digital doers. What brings us together is a shared passion for helping businesses grow through clever design, smart marketing, and genuine partnership.
At Dolia, you won’t find any egos or empty buzzwords – just friendly experts who care deeply about the work we do and the people we do it for. We believe in building real relationships, being approachable, and always delivering with integrity.
From brand strategists and designers to developers and digital marketers, our team brings a broad mix of skills, experience, and ideas to the table. We collaborate closely with each other, and with you, to make sure we’re always moving in the right direction.
We’re not just a service provider. We’re an extension of your team. And we’re all in.
The team
Meet our team of experts
Matt O’Byrne
Managing Director
Joe Ridley
Creative Director
Amy Borrell
Senior Graphic Designer
Katy Stone
Marketing Manager
Greg Durn
Junior Web Developer
Ashleigh Barton
Digital Marketing Executive
Lilly Steel
Digital Marketing Executive
Christina Cantell
Client Services Manager
Laura Pedley
Accounts Manager
Our story
Built on passion. Grown through partnership.
Dolia began back in 2009, but the story really starts much earlier.
Our founder, Matt O’Byrne, got into web design at the age of 16 – back when the internet was still finding its feet. With a bit of encouragement (and a lot of curiosity), it was Matt’s dad who first introduced him to the world of websites. That early spark quickly grew into a genuine passion for digital design.
Matt went on to study Internet & Multimedia Computing at university and began freelancing soon after graduating. In 2009, Dolia was officially born – with a mission to help businesses grow through great design, smart strategy, and straight-talking support.
From our base in the Hampshire countryside, we started small – building websites and digital strategies for clients who wanted more than just a supplier. They wanted a partner.
As the digital world evolved, so did we. We expanded our skills, welcomed new team members, and began working with businesses across the UK and beyond. What hasn’t changed is our approach:
- Be honest
- Be approachable
- Always do what’s right for the client
Today, Dolia is a trusted partner to companies in science, tech, professional services and beyond – but we still hold onto that original spark. Passion, care, and a genuine commitment to the people we work with.
Why partner with us
Your brand, our team – working together as one
A personal approach
We believe in partnerships, not just projects. We take the time to understand your business, goals, and challenges – so we can create solutions that actually work.
Results that matter
Success isn’t about ticking boxes; it’s about delivering measurable results. Whether it’s increasing visibility, driving leads, or refining your brand, we focus on what makes a difference.
Expertise with a global reach
From local businesses to international organisations, we’ve helped companies worldwide elevate their online presence with our strategic expertise and creative thinking.
Straight-talking, no fluff
We won’t baffle you with jargon or sell you things you don’t need. Just honest advice, smart strategies, and exceptional execution.
Client feedback
“Take the time to truly understand our solutions”
We partner with Dolia because they offer great value for their cost model, are always responsive and thorough, and take the time to truly understand our solutions, even when they’re complex. Their flexibility and proactive approach, along with their willingness to accommodate additional requests, make them a trusted partner.
Read the full reviewJohn McMeeking
Sales Director, Falcona
“Dolia has consistently proven to be a reliable partner”
We partner with Dolia because they offer a reliable balance of cost and benefits. Their expertise in branding, website development, and SEO has been invaluable.
Read the full reviewConcetto Andrea Rizza
Marketing & Communications Manager, ICE Pharma
“Dolia excels at promoting our science”
We partner with Dolia because they’re a local company with a team that truly knows their stuff. After working with several marketing agencies over the years, Dolia is the first to handle our unique requirements with ease.
Read the full reviewLiz Lynn
Head of Scientific and Educational Development, DSRU
“Created a superb, yet personalised website”
By being incredibly proactive, meticulous and patiently attentive in understanding our business they have created a superb, yet personalised website which portrays Telebank's relationship with Third Sector Organisations. We have every confidence in them maintaining the same level of service, commitment and professionalism to assist in any business venture they undertake in the future.
Tannis-Madison Carty
General Manager, Telebank
“We would highly recommend Dolia”
From the first contact to the handover training, Dolia were very professional and easy to work with. The quote was clear and competitive with no hidden costs.
Read the full reviewManisha Kulkarni
Director of Science & Technology, Bulb Interiors
“Thanks to all your team for their hard work and patience”
We are thrilled with the new sites and really feel they represent both business areas of GBR fantastically. Thanks to all your team for their hard work and patience and for reminding me to clear my cache on many occasions!
Read the full reviewSimone Dixon
Marketing Manager, GBR Technology
“A complete transformation”
Dolia have given our website a complete transformation. We have already received great feedback from our customers on how easy the website is to navigate.
Read the full reviewIain Cumner
Director, Patol
“Extraordinarily user-friendly and attractive site”
Dolia is a professional and serious organisation that has created an extraordinarily user friendly and attractive website for GaiaCode. The whole Dolia team was a delight to work with, I am very thankful.
Cansun Guralp
Director, Gaiacode
“Very professional and easy to work with”
We recently commissioned Dolia to redesign our website and give our online offering a new look and feel. As ATP operate in a niche area of the Oil & Gas market it was good to find a company that understood our business from the beginning of the project.
Read the full reviewMatthew O’Reilly
Marketing Manager, ATP
“By far the most professional and competent company”
Matt O'Byrne and the team at Dolia are by far the most professional and competent company I have used in 20 years. Highly recommended.
Allan Smith
Director, ATS Group
“Always demonstrated proactivity and flexibility”
We have worked with Matt and his team for the development of an e-commerce and our group website, which went through a complete transformation. During the whole experience, they have been capable to lead us through each phase of our projects and have always demonstrated proactivity and flexibility when required.
Read the full reviewRoger Viney
Chief Commercial Officer, ICE Pharma
“Exactly what we wanted”
As a fast-moving company, what matters to us most is responsiveness and turning tasks around quickly, as well as the ability to follow our brief without needing us to be hand-held. Also being kept in the loop is really important for us.
Read the full reviewCarol Sarreti
Marketing Manager, Commmitted Giving
“The experience has been excellent from start to finish”
We recently partnered with Dolia for the development of our new website and marketing support, and the experience has been excellent from start to finish. The team designed and built a brand-new website that integrates seamlessly with our new CRM system, allowing us to streamline our processes and improve overall efficiency.
Read the full reviewNathan Brown
IT & Marketing Supervisor, COTS Training
“Consistently exceed our expectations”
Red Penguin has partnered with Dolia Design for over a year, and they consistently exceed our expectations. The team is always available, responsive, patient and approachable.
Read the full reviewMatthew Bowden
Director of Operations, Red Penguin Marine
“Collaborative, professional, and well organised”
Our experience of working with the Dolia team on the design of our new school website and rebranding was extremely positive from start to finish. The team took the time to really understand our nursery, our ethos, and the community we serve, ensuring that the final design truly reflects who we are.
Read the full reviewAimee McElwee
Head Teacher, Baylis Court Nursery School
“The team provides excellent support”
We continue to partner with Dolia because of their approachable MD and engaging customer service. It’s rare to find a business leader so hands-on and personable, even as a business grows.
Read the full reviewDavid Keen
Director, CTMS
“If you’re after personal, professional, and creative website and branding services, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
As a marketing and PR agency, how we position ourselves matters — so we only work with partners who reflect that. We’ve worked with Dolia for many years on branding and web projects and always found them professional, responsive, and thoughtful.
Read the full reviewJennie Marwick-Evans
Managing Director, Manor Marketing
“A proactive and positive approach”
We have worked in partnership with Matt and the team for 5 years and throughout this time, they have always demonstrated a proactive and positive approach in delivering high levels of customer service. More recently, the team have designed and implemented a new website with SEO and associated marketing, and we are delighted with the results.
Tony Dempsey
Director, Fullers Fulfilment
“Working with Dolia has been a pleasure”
Not only are Dolia a joy to work with, they stick to budget and understand the need to adhere to timescales and deadlines but they also give incredible after-care. This ensures we can keep those gorgeous new websites up-to-date on a regular basis.
Read the full reviewKara Myhill
Account Director, Manor Marketing
