4.95average Google rating
1,001reviews across the city
9 of 28on page 1 of Google Maps
15 yrsmedian time in business
The top 25 by Explorer Score. Tap a name for its full profile.
How we ranked them
Every business gets an Explorer Score out of 100 from three measured things. Nothing is editorial and nobody can pay for a place.
Google rating, weighted by review count (a 5.0 from four reviews counts less than a 4.8 from a hundred)55%
Google Maps position when we searched “seo agency near me” from Columbus30%
Years in business (full marks at 15)15%
Ratings and reviews are the public figures on each Google Business Profile. Founding year and team size come from each business's own site. Maps checks ran 2 October 2026 to 2 October 2026.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 27 Google reviews · 43221 · (614) 230-2308
Best forCreative and brand work for small businesses
Strong signal#2 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself.
Watch out forNo contact page on its website.
Our takeKow Abundant is one of the strongest choices in Columbus on our data. Its strongest signal is #2 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself. Before signing, note no contact page on its website.
Maps top 3 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 4.9 · 77 Google reviews · 43203 · (614) 612-1874
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#7) for “seo agency near me”.
Watch out forDoes not publish a founding year.
Our takeSocial Firm is one of the strongest choices in Columbus on our data. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#7) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note does not publish a founding year.
Maps page 1 Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 69 Google reviews · 43230 · (614) 315-6344
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signal#1 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself.
Watch out forDoes not publish a founding year.
Our take614 Digital is one of the strongest choices in Columbus on our data. Its strongest signal is #1 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself. Before signing, note does not publish a founding year.
Maps top 3 Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 4.8 · 21 Google reviews · 43229 · (614) 887-7483
Best forSEO-led growth for small businesses
Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#6) for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeSiteInSight is one of the strongest choices in Columbus on our data. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#6) for “seo agency near me”.
Maps page 1 15 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 159 Google reviews · 43201 · (614) 362-4480
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#6) for “seo agency near me”.
Watch out forDoes not publish a founding year.
Our takeFYVE Marketing is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#6) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note does not publish a founding year.
Maps page 1 Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 4.9 · 46 Google reviews · 43221 · (614) 980-0015
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#10) for “seo agency near me”.
Watch out forNo contact page on its website.
Our takeUplancer Agency is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#10) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note no contact page on its website.
Maps page 1 11-50 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 4.9 · 23 Google reviews · 43215 · (614) 859-5030
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signal18 years in business, against a city median of 15.
Watch out forOnly #18 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our take30 Lines is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is 18 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only #18 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
18 years 11-50 staff Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 16 Google reviews · 43212 · (614) 908-2515
Best forSEO-led growth
Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#5) for “seo agency near me”.
Watch out forDoes not publish a founding year.
Our takeThe Nerds Seo Columbus is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#5) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note does not publish a founding year.
Maps page 1 Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 14 Google reviews · 43231 · (833) 299-1884
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalActive profiles on 4 social networks.
Watch out forOnly #12 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeGreenbaum Stiers Strategic Marketing Group is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is active profiles on 4 social networks. Before signing, note only #12 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
11-50 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 8 Google reviews · 43235 · (434) 846-2333
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signal25 years in business, against a city median of 15.
Watch out forOnly 8 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takePrototype Marketing is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is 25 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only 8 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
25 years 11-50 staff Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 7 Google reviews · 43214 · (614) 610-9367
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signal20 years in business, against a city median of 15.
Watch out forOnly 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeBaytech Companies, LLC is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is 20 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
20 years 11-50 staff Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 30 Google reviews · 43215 · (614) 665-0365
Best forSEO-led growth for small businesses
Strong signalA 5.0 rating from 30 reviews, well above the city median of 18.
Watch out forOnly #15 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeMilestone Marketing is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is a 5.0 rating from 30 reviews, well above the city median of 18. Before signing, note only #15 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 15 Google reviews · 43215 · (866) 584-6789
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signal15 years in business, against a city median of 15.
Watch out forOnly #34 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeShout Out Studio is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is 15 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only #34 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
15 years 11-50 staff Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 22 Google reviews · 43215 · (419) 202-3594
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalA contact email that confirmed as deliverable when we tested it.
Watch out forOnly #18 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeEmerald Creative Content is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is a contact email that confirmed as deliverable when we tested it. Before signing, note only #18 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 4.8 · 21 Google reviews · 43215 · (614) 556-4618
Best forSEO-led growth
Strong signal17 years in business, against a city median of 15.
Watch out forOnly #47 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takePostali LLC is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is 17 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only #47 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
17 years 11-50 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 7 Google reviews · 43205 · (614) 333-0070
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signal19 years in business, against a city median of 15.
Watch out forOnly 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeDesignBlaze is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is 19 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
19 years 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 7 Google reviews · 43215 · (614) 285-7249
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signal17 years in business, against a city median of 15.
Watch out forOnly 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeRBiZ Marketing LLC is a solid option in Columbus. Its strongest signal is 17 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
17 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 4.9 · 8 Google reviews · 43201 · (937) 461-4444
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalAn owner-managed Google Business Profile.
Watch out forOnly 8 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeLunne Marketing Group is worth a look, with a couple of checks first. Its strongest signal is an owner-managed Google Business Profile. Before signing, note only 8 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 4.9 · 7 Google reviews · 43215 · (614) 846-7315
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signalOnline booking on its website.
Watch out forOnly 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeRadial Studios, LLC is worth a look, with a couple of checks first. Its strongest signal is online booking on its website. Before signing, note only 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★½ 4.5 · 40 Google reviews · 43221 · (614) 486-7168
Best forAdvertising and Marketing strategy
Strong signalA contact email that confirmed as deliverable when we tested it.
Watch out forOnly #46 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeValpak of Central Ohio is worth a look, with a couple of checks first. Its strongest signal is a contact email that confirmed as deliverable when we tested it. Before signing, note only #46 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 20 Google reviews · 43215 · (614) 245-5009
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signalAn owner-managed Google Business Profile.
Watch out forOnly #32 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeLANDE Marketing is worth a look, with a couple of checks first. Its strongest signal is an owner-managed Google Business Profile. Before signing, note only #32 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 4.9 · 13 Google reviews · 43215 · (614) 859-9291
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signalAn owner-managed Google Business Profile.
Watch out forOnly #27 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeVentraLocal Marketing® is worth a look, with a couple of checks first. Its strongest signal is an owner-managed Google Business Profile. Before signing, note only #27 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
11 years 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
★★★★★ 5.0 · 5 Google reviews · 43201 · (614) 334-2242
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signalOnline booking on its website.
Watch out forOnly 5 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeModern Website Design is worth a look, with a couple of checks first. Its strongest signal is online booking on its website. Before signing, note only 5 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
12 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
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Questions about hiring in Columbus
What is the best SEO company in Columbus?
Kow Abundant ranks first on our Explorer Score with 93 out of 100: a 5.0 Google rating from 27 reviews and position #2 on Google Maps. The right choice still depends on the service you need.
How many SEO companies are in Columbus?
We scored 31 SEO companies in Columbus, OH that have a Google Business Profile and a working website. 31 offer SEO and 22 offer website design.
How do I check whether they can really do the work?
See whether they rank for their own service. We searched “seo agency near me” from Columbus and only 2 of the 28 we checked were in the Google Maps top 3; 0 did not appear in the top 100.
Which Columbus SEO company has the most reviews?
The Media Captain has 201 Google reviews at 5.0. The median in the city has 18.
Can a business pay to rank higher here?
No. The order comes only from the Explorer Score: Google rating weighted by review count, Google Maps position and years in business. Claiming a listing lets an owner correct details and does not change the score.
How often is this list updated?
Ratings, review counts and Maps positions are re-checked regularly; this version is from 17 October 2026.
