Columbus, Ohio \u00b7 Since 2002

    Columbus AI Website Design That Actually Ranks

    We build React-powered websites that score strong, tested performance scores, improve organic visibility over time in 90 days, and get cited by ChatGPT and Google AI. While other Columbus agencies hand you a slow WordPress template, we engineer sites that convert.

    Starting at $500. No templates. No plugins. No excuses.

    Limited Time Offers

    Choose your Business Website Design or Maintenance Package

    Two ways to get online: a one-time website build, or an all-in-one growth package that keeps working every month.

    Website Design

    New Website Design Business Special With Hosting - No Ongoing SEO - AEO - BLOGGING

    Website design or re-design + hosting and maintenance. Includes initial SEO, AEO, and 4 blogs to launch — no ongoing SEO, AEO, or blogging after that.

    $500
    Up To 10 Pages
    30 Days
    Free Hosting
    $100/mo
    Hosting + Maintenance
    • Custom React website or redesign
    • Hosting
    • Ongoing maintenance
    • On-demand website updates
    • Initial SEO setup
    • Initial AEO setup
    • Up to 10 pages
    • You own your website
    • Locked-in pricing
    • Mobile-friendly design
    • SSL and technical management
    • Google Analytics setup
    • Google Search Console setup
    • 24/7 helpdesk support

    3 Pass Revision Process • Clear timeline • No long contracts

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    Website + Growth
    Best Value

    New Website Design With Hosting Plus Ongoing SEO - AEO - BLOGGING

    Website design or re-design plus ongoing SEO, AEO, and GEO, 4 blog posts and 4 email marketing campaigns per month, plus advertising strategy and creative — all managed for you month after month, hosting included.

    $300
    Setup
    30 Days
    Free Hosting
    $300–$350
    $300/mo (6-mo) · $350/mo monthly
    • Custom React website or redesign
    • Hosting
    • Ongoing maintenance
    • On-demand website updates
    • Ongoing SEO, AEO, and GEO work
    • 4 blog posts per month
    • 4 email campaigns per month
    • Advertising strategy
    • Ad creative at no additional creative fee
    • Up to 10 pages
    • You own your website
    • Locked-in pricing
    • Mobile-friendly design
    • SSL and technical management
    • Google Analytics setup
    • Google Search Console setup
    • 24/7 helpdesk support
    • Weekly SEO audits
    • Weekly AEO audits
    • Weekly content gap audits
    • Conversion tracking
    • Monthly reporting
    • Six-month commitment — $300/month; $350/month month-to-month

    Six-month commitment • No long contracts beyond that — continue or cancel month-to-month • Locked-in pricing • You own your website

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    500+
    Websites Built
    23+
    Years in Columbus
    5.0
    Google Rating (47 reviews)
    95+
    Avg PageSpeed Score

    Why Most Columbus AI Websites Fail

    90% of Columbus business websites have critical problems that kill rankings, drive away customers, and leave money on the table.

    They load in 5+ seconds

    Google penalizes slow sites. 53% of mobile users abandon pages that take over 3 seconds to load. Most Columbus WordPress sites score 40–60 on PageSpeed — ours score 95+.

    They are invisible to AI search

    By 2026, 40%+ of searches are answered by AI without a click. If your site lacks structured data, schema markup, and AEO optimization, ChatGPT and Google AI will never recommend you.

    They get hacked through plugins

    The average WordPress site runs 50+ plugins. Each one is a security vulnerability. In 2025, 90% of hacked CMS sites were WordPress. React sites have zero plugin attack surface.

    They fail ADA compliance

    Website accessibility lawsuits increased 300% in 3 years. Most Columbus agencies ignore ADA. We build WCAG 2.1 compliance into every site — saving you from $10K+ lawsuits.

    They use generic SEO (if any)

    Keyword stuffing and basic meta tags are not SEO in 2026. Ranking requires structured data, entity optimization, speakable markup, and content engineered for both Google and AI engines.

    They are built on templates

    Template-based agencies reskin the same ThemeForest theme for every client. You end up with a site that looks like 10,000 other businesses. Custom React builds are unique to your brand.

    Think your site might have these problems?

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    React vs. WordPress: The Columbus Website Showdown

    See exactly why Columbus businesses are switching from WordPress to our React-powered platform. Read the full React vs WordPress breakdown.

    Feature
    TRSC (React)
    WordPress Agencies
    Google PageSpeed Score
    95–100
    40–60
    Time to First Byte (TTFB)
    <200 ms
    800–1,400 ms
    Largest Contentful Paint
    <1.2 s
    3–6 s
    Core Web Vitals Pass Rate
    100%
    ~35%
    Plugin Vulnerabilities
    0 (no plugins)
    50–100+ plugins
    AEO / AI Search Ready
    Built-In ADA Compliance
    Schema Markup (9+ types)
    Basic plugin
    Mobile Performance
    Native-fast SPA
    Theme-dependent
    Ongoing Security Patches
    Zero-maintenance
    Weekly updates

    Speed Benchmarks: Real Data, Not Promises

    Performance data from actual TRSC client websites measured by Google PageSpeed Insights.

    97/100

    PageSpeed Score

    Average across all TRSC React sites

    0.8s

    Full Page Load

    vs. 4.2 s average WordPress site

    180ms

    TTFB

    Server response under 200 ms globally

    0

    Plugin Vulnerabilities

    No WordPress plugins to exploit

    100%

    Core Web Vitals

    Every site passes Google CWV audit

    3x

    More Conversions

    Faster sites convert 3x better (Google)

    What Columbus Businesses Say

    Our new website brought in 40% more new patient inquiries in the first month. The Columbus-focused SEO really works!

    Dr. Sarah MitchellColumbus Family Dental, Dublin, OH

    They captured our artistic vision perfectly. Website visitors now spend twice as long browsing our collection.

    Marcus ThompsonShort North Gallery, Short North, Columbus

    Professional, fast, and they actually understand how Columbus homeowners search for services. Highly recommend!

    Jennifer WalshEaston Home Services, Easton, Columbus

    Columbus AI Website Design Packages

    Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. React-powered sites at every level.

    Starter

    $500

    Small businesses getting online fast

    • Up to 5 pages
    • Mobile responsive React build
    • Basic SEO + AEO setup
    • Contact form + Google Maps
    • 1 month free hosting
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    Most Popular

    Professional

    $1,000

    The sweet spot for growing businesses

    • Up to 10 pages
    • Advanced SEO + AEO + GEO
    • Blog setup + 4 starter posts
    • Schema markup (9+ types)
    • Google Analytics + Search Console
    • Speed optimization
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    Enterprise

    $3,000+

    Full-scale custom builds

    • Unlimited pages
    • Custom functionality
    • E-commerce integration
    • Advanced AEO + structured data
    • Priority support
    • Unlimited revisions
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    Columbus AI Website Design FAQs

    Why is a React website better than WordPress for Columbus businesses?
    React websites load 3–5x faster, score strong, tested performance scores (vs. 40–60 for WordPress), have zero plugin vulnerabilities, and are natively optimized for AI search engines. Google uses Core Web Vitals as a ranking factor — React sites pass 100% of the time while only 35% of WordPress sites pass.
    How much does AI Website Design cost in Columbus, Ohio?
    Professional Columbus AI Website Design starts at $500 for a 5-page React site with SEO. Our most popular package is $1,000 for up to 10 pages with advanced SEO, AEO, blog setup, and schema markup. Larger custom builds are quoted after a free consultation+. All packages include mobile-responsive design and Columbus-specific local optimization.
    What is AEO and why does my Columbus website need it?
    AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) structures your website content so AI engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity cite your business as the recommended answer. By 2026, over 40% of searches are answered by AI without a click. Most Columbus agencies do not offer AEO — we build it into every site.
    How long does it take to build a Columbus website?
    Most React websites take 2–4 weeks from kickoff to launch. Simple sites can be done in 1–2 weeks. Complex projects with custom functionality take 4–6 weeks. Because we build on React (not WordPress), development is faster and there are no plugin conflicts to debug.
    Will my website rank on Google in Columbus?
    Yes. Every site includes Columbus-specific SEO (local schema, Google Business Profile optimization, neighborhood targeting), AEO for AI search visibility, and GEO for "near me" dominance. Our clients consistently improve organic visibility over time for Columbus keywords within 60–90 days.
    Do you redesign existing WordPress websites?
    Yes. We migrate WordPress sites to React for dramatically better performance, security, and search visibility. The migration preserves your content and SEO equity while upgrading your site to a modern, AI-optimized platform. Most migrations complete in 2–3 weeks.
    What ongoing support do you offer after launch?
    We offer monthly management plans starting at $300/month that include hosting, security monitoring, content updates, 4 blog posts per month, SEO optimization, AEO maintenance, and performance reporting. We treat your website as a living asset, not a one-time project.
    Is my React website built with accessibility best practices in mind?
    Yes. Every site we build includes WCAG 2.1 accessibility features: keyboard navigation, screen reader support, proper heading hierarchy, alt text, and color contrast compliance. This protects you from the rapidly increasing number of ADA website lawsuits (300% increase in 3 years).
    What is included in website design services, and how do design and development differ?
    Our website design services cover discovery, sitemap and content strategy, custom design, React development, mobile optimization, on-page SEO, AEO/schema markup, ADA-minded accessibility, hosting, SSL, analytics setup, and monthly blog content. Design decides how the site looks and how visitors move through it; development is the code, performance, integrations, and security underneath it. We handle both in-house with one React team, so nothing gets handed between vendors.
    Template or custom design — which does my business need?
    Custom design means the layout, components, and interactions are built for your brand rather than adapted from a pre-made theme. Templates lock you into their layouts and their performance profile; custom builds are faster, more distinctive, and easier to extend because they are engineered for Core Web Vitals from the ground up. Modern design in 2026 is measured the same way: real photography, generous whitespace, accessible contrast, clear typography, and structure AI answer engines can read — not heavy sliders and autoplay video that quietly wreck load times.
    How should I choose a website design partner, and do I need an audit first?
    Ask for live sites built in the last 12 months that still rank, real Core Web Vitals scores, whether SEO and AEO are included rather than sold as add-ons, whether terms are month-to-month, and who owns the code and domain at the end. A freelancer usually covers design or code; a full agency covers strategy, design, code, content, SEO, AEO, hosting, and support as one team. If you are not yet sure what to build or why, we start audit-first: we review your current site, benchmark competitors, define conversion goals, and deliver a build plan — the audit is part of your free consultation, not a separate hourly engagement.
    What does it cost to hire us, and how does a small business get a return?
    We do not bill hourly and we do not quote a five-figure project fee. Pricing is flat: $500 setup plus $100/month for the website plan, or $300/month all-in for Website + Growth with SEO, AEO, GEO, and blogging included. Terms are month-to-month. For most small businesses the math is simple — the plan pays for itself when the site produces a single additional customer, which is why the build includes a clear services page, real proof, a straightforward contact path (form, phone, and map), local schema, and analytics so you can see where leads come from.
    Serving Columbus & Central Ohio

    AI Website Design by Neighborhood

    We offer ai website design across all Columbus neighborhoods and suburbs.

    Ready for a Website That Actually Works?

    Stop losing customers to a slow, outdated website. Get a free quote for a React-powered site that ranks, converts, and gets cited by AI.

    Call us: 614-482-2126 · Columbus, Ohio

    Serving Columbus & Surrounding Areas

    We proudly serve businesses throughout the Greater Columbus area with local expertise and personalized service.

    From the desk of our team

    Attributed to TRSC Web Design Lead Head of Web Design & Front-End Engineering · 14+ years

    What we've actually seen

    Columbus buyers expect a site that loads fast, looks current, and clearly explains pricing and process. Two of those three is no longer enough.

    Where most projects go wrong

    Pretty sites with no clear pricing or process — visitors bounce to a competitor that answers the basics on page one.

    Our take

    Every Columbus site we build leads with the offer, the price band, the process, and proof. Design second, decoration last.

    Our numbers on this

    Pulled from our own Columbus client engagements — not industry averages.

    2002

    Founded

    Serving Central Ohio ever since

    React

    Performance-focused builds

    Tested against current web-performance standards