MATSIO DIGITAL MARKETERS PRIVATE LIMITED

Matsio is a web design and development agency based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Founded in 2016 by Aghosh Babu, the company has completed over 500 projects in 11 years. The team comprises fewer than 15 people, many of whom started their careers as freelancers. Matsio builds WordPress websites, handles UI/UX design, and offers digital marketing and SEO services. The company works across media, finance, consumer products, telecom, automobiles, and entertainment sectors.

Aghosh began coding at age 6, built his first website at 10, and took his first freelance job at 14. He studied Computer Science & Engineering, then a Master's degree. From 2007, he worked professionally with WordPress before formalizing the business as Matsio. The company's name derives from Matthew 5:10 and reflects a value-based approach to client work. Matsio reports a 60% repeat hire rate.

Services and capabilities

Matso's core offering is WordPress development. The company handles custom WordPress builds, API integrations, site security cleanups (unhacking hacked sites), and retainer-based maintenance for agencies and brands. Beyond WordPress, they offer UI/UX design, Design2HTML development, ReactJS/Angular development, digital marketing, and SEO services.

Their WordPress methodology emphasizes performance: fast loading speeds, low bounce rates, high conversion focus. They follow best practices in heading tags, meta tags, image optimization, and Alt text. The company builds sites meant to be easy to maintain, using intelligent frameworks and well-commented code.

Matso's work includes sites for online learning platforms (Obsqura Zone, Nimmy's Art), a news outlet (Thou Newz), a tax consultancy (TAx Associate), an IoT company (eGlu), and event websites (TEDx Thiruvananthapuram, Tamara Carnival). For TEDx Thiruvananthapuram, they built a system allowing annual theme changes without rebuilding the entire site—hero sections and key visuals update while the participant and partner interfaces remain consistent.

Notable work

TEDx Thiruvananthapuram is a recurring client. The site was designed to handle different themes each year (Resilience in 2019, The Next Decade in 2017, Thought Conflux in 2016) without requiring a full rebuild. Matsio created a backend system allowing front-end customization, plus an archive section preserving previous years' content.

Other projects include Obsqura Zone (online software testing courses, WordPress), Rahul Dravid's personal brand site (WordPress), and Thou Newz, a regional Malayalam-English news outlet with audio versions of articles. FC Madras, a football academy, received a site emphasizing seamless navigation and enrollment flow. TAx Associate, an Irish tax consultancy, required a secure form for handling client data. eGlu, an IoT home automation company, received UX research–informed design and WordPress development. Kathanika, a storytelling platform, got a site to showcase talks and workshops. Tamara Carnival, a 10-day event in Kodai and Coorg, received an interface with an event archive and zero-friction booking.

How they work

Matso operates as a fixed-team shop rather than a high-volume freelance operation. The founder and a small core team manage projects. Client testimonials mention strong communication and availability throughout and after delivery. One client noted the company completed work "earlier than expected." Another described them as "very helpful" and understanding of requirements. A Morocco-based client highlighted their problem-solving under time constraints. The company attributes its 60% repeat hire rate to efficiency in time management, accessibility during all project stages, and professionalism.

Pricing and engagement models are not detailed on the public site. The company indicates availability for ongoing retainer arrangements and post-project support.

Team and credentials

Aghosh Babu is the founder. Named team members include Devaky S Dharan (Social Media), Manisha Miranda (Products), Ravind S (Design), Akhil D T (Growth), Suresh Suresh Babu (Engineering), Susan Mathew Rozario (Accounts), and Abhilash J Nair (WordPress Developer). The company lists two mentors: Narayan Gopalan (founder of IxDeas, co-founder of DesignUp, formerly at Adobe and The Brand Union) and Adv. Vishnu Prasad (founder of Law Pundits, Fellow of Royal Society of Arts, London).

No ISO certifications, SOC 2 compliance, or Clutch/G2 ratings are mentioned on the site. The company does not list AWS or Google partnership status.