Have been working with Ben for over 4 years, extremely professional
Columbus, OH
Columbus Websites & SEO
We build stunning websites that drive results for Buckeye State businesses. Our expertly developed web design and SEO services deliver measurable growth for Columbus companies.
Who you actually get 
You are hiring me.
That is me. I graduated from THE Ohio State University, and we have been running Columbus work for years — with me personally on every one of those accounts, not an account manager relaying your questions to a team you never meet.
Read this before you hire in the city
The Columbus agency you are about to call already works for someone you compete with.
We work Columbus constantly, and the pattern never changes: the big shops run a stable of clients in the same vertical and hand you the version of the playbook they ran last quarter. We are outside the city. That means no conflicts, no downtown pricing, and a founder who answers his own phone.
A Columbus agency
Your category, three times over
- Running several Columbus businesses in your category off the same playbook
- City overhead billed back to you whether you asked for it or not
- A template with your logo dropped into it
- Sold by a principal, delivered by whoever has capacity
MCG
Yours alone, and genuinely reachable
- No Columbus conflicts. We are not quietly running your competitor's account.
- Priced from Steubenville, not from a city address
- The founder on your account from the first call to the fifth year
- Unlimited updates, 12-hour average turnaround, support handled in-house
The receipts
The kind of work we would be doing for you in Columbus.
Real sites, live right now, for businesses that pay us to keep them fast. Hover to stop one and look at it.
The Digital Foundation for Columbus Businesses
Columbus moves quickly, and your website should keep pace. MCG creates conversion-focused websites and local SEO strategies that help Central Ohio companies engage customers, earn visibility, and build momentum throughout the tri-state area.
Local SEO
Dominate Columbus Search Results
Columbus is one of the fastest-growing metros in the Midwest, and that growth means more competition for the same searches. We build local SEO around proven, results-driven tactics — Google Business Profile optimization, local keyword targeting, and citation management — so your rankings and visibility are things you can track and measure with confidence.
From Dublin to German Village, Columbus customers search differently depending on where they live and what they need. We build content and listings around those real search patterns instead of a one-size-fits-all city page.
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Google Business Profile Optimization
A fully optimized, actively managed profile so your business shows up in the Columbus map pack.
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Local Keyword Targeting
Keyword strategy built around how Central Ohio customers actually search for your services.
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Citation & Review Management
Consistent listings and a steady flow of reviews that build trust with both Google and customers.
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Rank & Visibility Tracking
Clear reporting so you can see rankings, citations, and visibility improve over time.
Web Design
Columbus Website Design Built to Convert
We manage every website project collaboratively and transparently, bringing Central Ohio design expertise you can trust and scale with as your business grows. Your site should translate what makes your business different into a clear, credible experience — not just a good-looking homepage.
Every Columbus site we build is designed around real user behavior: mobile-first layouts, fast load times, and a path that leads visitors toward calling, booking, or requesting a quote.
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Brand-Centered Design Systems
A visual identity and site structure built around what makes your business different in a crowded Columbus market.
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User Experience Optimization
Layouts built for how real customers browse and decide on mobile and desktop.
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Performance-First Build
Fast-loading pages that keep visitors engaged instead of bouncing to a competitor.
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Growth-Ready Structure
A site built to expand with new pages, services, and locations as your business grows.
Built for Growth
A smarter digital foundation for Columbus.
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Columbus Search Visibility
We combine local keyword strategy, Google Business Profile work, citations, and useful content to improve how your company appears in local search.
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Brand-Centered Web Design
We translate what makes your business different into a clear, credible website experience built for mobile users and real decisions.
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Performance You Can Follow
Traffic, leads, and conversion signals guide our work so your team can see what is working and where the next opportunity lives.
Common Questions
Columbus Web Design & SEO Questions
How competitive is local SEO in Columbus?
Columbus is a fast-growing, competitive market, especially in areas like Dublin, Westerville, and New Albany. That makes a consistent, technically sound SEO foundation more important than quick fixes.
Can you help my Columbus business rank in specific suburbs?
Yes. We build location-aware content and listings for the specific Central Ohio communities you serve, not just a single generic "Columbus" target.
How fast can you launch a new Columbus website?
Timelines vary by project scope, but most Columbus website rebuilds launch within 4-8 weeks of kickoff, with SEO work starting in parallel.
Do you handle both design and SEO, or just one?
Both, together. We build SEO into every Columbus website from day one instead of treating it as a separate add-on after launch.
Do you work with businesses outside Columbus proper?
Yes — we serve businesses throughout Central Ohio and the wider tri-state area of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Serving Columbus & Central Ohio
- Downtown Columbus
- Short North
- German Village
- Dublin
- Westerville
- New Albany
- Worthington
- Central Ohio
Google reviews
Verified 5-star reviews from real clients.
Columbus, OH 
Let's talk about your Columbus project.
Tell us where you are and where you want to go. We’ll give you a straight answer about what it takes to get there — and whether we’re the right team for it.
Ben McGinnis — Founder. You will be working with me, not an account manager.
You’ve read the pitch. Now talk to the guy who’d do the work.
I’ll tell you what I’d change, what it would cost, and whether it’s worth doing. If it isn’t, I’ll say so.
Ben McGinnis, founder — my name is on your account 
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