At Group M7, we’ve never believed that success is just about numbers—how many clicks you get or how high you rank. To us, success is about legacy. The kind of legacy that outlives a product. The kind that echoes through generations.
The kind that turns a business into a story worth remembering.
Yes, we design websites. But behind every line of code, every word of copy, and every design choice is something deeper: the desire to help good people build something that lasts.
Group M7 officially began in a modest home office in 1995 in Kenosha, WI, but the truth is, our roots go back much further. We're part of the Mahfood legacy. Three generations who built their lives on honest work, strong values, and doing things the right way… even when no one’s looking.
Those values weren’t talked about as much as they were lived in action in how they treated people, showed up, and kept their word. That shaped everything we believe about business today.
So when we opened our doors in Tyler, Texas, we didn’t just want to build websites. We wanted to carry on the kind of legacy we came from. We’ve built hundreds of websites every year, and thousands over the past 30 years; each one created with care, strategy, and a deep passion that goes beyond the keyboard and servers.
And we’re still carrying that torch… 30 years later.
When a client walks into our office, we don’t see a “project.” We see a person with a vision. A dream they’ve worked hard to bring to life. Maybe they’re just starting out. Maybe they’ve been around for decades. Maybe they are a multimillion-dollar corporation. Either way, they’re building something meaningful and continuing their legacy.
That’s why we don’t rush. We don’t cut corners. We take the time to understand what makes each business unique, because we know this isn’t just about a website. It’s about the future; about the impact on our community and yours, and about creating something that speaks for a business long after the workday ends.
We don’t just build websites. We help build digital homes for businesses that are making a difference.
As we grow, we’re thrilled to now serve clients from our new Longview office. This isn’t just about expanding our reach. It’s about expanding our impact.
We want to help more businesses build legacies of their own. In Longview, just like in Tyler, we’re walking alongside dreamers, doers, and difference-makers. Because legacy doesn’t belong to one person, or even one business… it’s something we create together.
Everything we do comes back to this: we believe in what our clients are building. And we’re honored to be a small part of their story. Whether you’re running a family shop or leading a growing company, your work matters. Your story matters.
We’re here to help you build a foundation that lasts—not just in code, but in community, purpose, and heart.
From Tyler to Longview, Group M7 is here to help you grow your business… and your legacy.
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