EMSC (EM Search Consulting, LLC)

EMSC (EM Search Consulting, LLC) is an internet marketing service at 330 N Ashland Ave in Chicago (60607). It was founded in 2012, which makes it older than 50% of the marketing agencies we track in the city. The team is listed at 11-50 people. Its profile covers SEO, Web design, Advertising, Marketing strategy, a wider menu than most local marketing agencies list.

Clients rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 69 Google reviews, more than the city median of 10; 100% of those reviews are five-star, against 96% across Chicago. When we searched “seo agency near me” from Chicago on 1 October 2026, it appeared at #33; that search was led by Digital Marketing 1on1 SEO Chicago with 5 reviews.

Where the score comes from

Those three parts give an Explorer Score of 71/100, which places EMSC (EM Search Consulting, LLC) 46th of 138 marketing agencies in Chicago. How the score works.

Reviews in detail

100% five-star and 0% one- or two-star, against 96% and 3% across Chicago. 69 reviews is more than 94% of local marketing agencies have, and among the 64 with ten or more, its review-weighted rating beats 95%.

Google Maps check

We searched “seo agency near me” from Chicago on 1 October 2026. EMSC (EM Search Consulting, LLC) came in at #33, ahead of 63% of the 84 marketing agencies checked. The top spot went to Digital Marketing 1on1 SEO Chicago, which has 5 reviews. For an agency that sells search marketing, appearing for its own service is the clearest proof it can do the job.

What the data says

Strengths:

• A 5.0 rating from 69 reviews, well above the city median of 10.
• Online booking on its website.
• An owner-managed Google Business Profile.
• Open seven days a week.

Check before you sign:

• Only #33 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.

Best for: SEO plus a new website.

Services, website and presence

Services listed

Internet marketing service, Advertising agency, Marketing consultant, Publisher, Website designer (5; local median 3)

Website

emsc.com — “Growth-Focused Digital Marketing for Local Businesses | EMSC”

Built on

Platform not detected, about 2 pages, HTTPS, domain 25.8 years old

Contact page / booking

Yes / Yes

Social profiles

Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram

Google Ads

Not seen

Google profile

Owner-managed, 26 photos, open 7 days a week

Contact email

Not confirmed

Questions to ask EMSC (EM Search Consulting, LLC)

1. You do not appear on the first page of Google Maps for “seo agency near me”. How do you win clients, and what results can you show for them?
2. You list 5 service categories. Which two make up most of your work?
3. Who will work on my account each week, and are they in-house or contracted?
4. What will you report monthly, and how will we judge progress?
5. Can I speak to a current client in my industry?
6. What happens to my website, ad accounts and content if we part ways?

Quick answers

Is EMSC (EM Search Consulting, LLC) a good marketing agency?

EMSC (EM Search Consulting, LLC) is a solid option in Chicago. Its strongest signal is a 5.0 rating from 69 reviews, well above the city median of 10. Before signing, note only #33 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.

How many reviews does EMSC (EM Search Consulting, LLC) have?

69 Google reviews at an average of 5.0. That is more than 94% of marketing agencies in Chicago; the median has 10.

Where is EMSC (EM Search Consulting, LLC) located?

330 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607. 5 other marketing agencies we list share the same ZIP code.

What does EMSC (EM Search Consulting, LLC) do?

Its Google profile lists Internet marketing service, Advertising agency, Marketing consultant, Publisher, Website designer. We tag that as SEO, Web design, Advertising, Marketing strategy.

Sources: Google Business Profile, the business's website and our Maps check. Figures as of 13 October 2026. ← All 138 Chicago marketing agencies, ranked