Business Websites · Since 2002

    AI-Ready Website Design Built for Google and AI Search

    We believe great websites are equal parts art and technology. Beautiful, thoughtfully designed React websites built for speed, performance and visibility, with SEO, AEO & GEO to help your business get found on Google, ChatGPT, Google AI and beyond.

    Websites Starting at $500 + $100/Month

    Columbus, Ohio • Since 2002 • You Own Your Website • 24/7 Support

    Monthly Offer

    Website + Growth

    $300/month + $300 setup
    • Website, hosting & maintenance included
    • Ongoing SEO, AEO & GEO optimization
    • 4 blog posts every month
    • Email management included
    • Monthly reporting & 24/7 helpdesk
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    NEW: AI-Powered Websites

    Forget WordPress Hassles.Welcome to Vibe AI Website Design.

    Build modern, lightning-fast websites with AI. Everything you need is built-in – SEO, Schema, Accessibility, and more. No plugins, no extra charges, no headaches.

    Built-in SEO & GEO
    Accessibility Best Practices
    Schema Markup
    No Extra Charges

    Complete Package

    $300setup

    Up to 10 pages included

    Hosting & Maintenance

    $100/month
    • Built-in SEO, GEO & Schema
    • Built with accessibility best practices in mind
    • Lightning-fast Performance
    • No Plugin Nightmares
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    🌸 SPRING SPECIAL
    $300 setup
    $300/month

    Everything your business needs to grow online

    Includes:

    • 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
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    Limited time offer · Six-month commitment

    Transparent Pricing for Every Budget

    Start with our basic plans and scale as you grow. No hidden fees, no surprises.

    Website Design Plan

    Website Design

    $500setup + $100/month
    • 10-page responsive website
    • Mobile-optimized
    • SEO-ready structure
    • 1 month free hosting
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    Included with Website Design

    Hosting & Maintenance

    $100/month
    • 1 website
    • Daily backups
    • SSL included
    • Basic SEO license
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    Standalone Service

    AEO (Basic)

    $200/month
    • AI search optimization for an existing site
    • Schema markup
    • Voice search ready
    • Monthly updates
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    All-In-One

    Website + Growth

    $300 setup+ $300/month
    • Website, hosting & maintenance
    • Ongoing SEO, AEO & GEO
    • 4 blog posts/month
    • Monthly reporting
    • Six-month commitment
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    Need a custom package? We offer bundled pricing with significant savings.

    Trusted Columbus AI Web Design Services for Local Businesses

    Everything your business needs for a powerful online presence in Columbus — Columbus Digital Marketing Agency including SEO, WordPress Website design, and AI-powered content marketing.

    AI-Assisted Columbus AI Website Design

    AI-built, mobile-responsive websites for Columbus businesses. SEO-optimized sites that convert visitors into customers.

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    AI-Assisted WordPress AI Website Design

    We build custom WordPress sites with AI-powered technology for speed, performance, and long-term scalability.

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    AI-Powered SEO Services

    AI-driven SEO best practices to help your business rank higher and reach more local customers.

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    AI-Driven GEO Services

    AI-powered Generative Engine Optimization — structured to support visibility with ChatGPT, Perplexity & Google AI with our GEO service.

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    How to Rank on ChatGPT

    Learn exactly how to get your Columbus business cited by ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity, and other AI platforms.

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    AI-Powered AEO Services

    Structure your Columbus business content for visibility in ChatGPT, Perplexity & Google SGE answers with our AI-powered AEO service.

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    AI-Managed WordPress Hosting

    AI-monitored, ultra-fast Columbus WordPress hosting servers designed to boost your SEO and keep customers happy.

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    AI-Powered Content Marketing

    AI-driven content marketing to drive traffic, establish thought leadership, and fuel your SEO strategy.

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    React vs WordPress for SEO

    See why AI-built React websites outperform WordPress in every SEO metric — speed, Core Web Vitals, AEO, and rankings.

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    Columbus AI Websites

    Fast-loading, performance-focused React websites that include 15+ schemas and are structured to support visibility with ChatGPT & Google AI.

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    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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    AI Web Design · SEO · AEO

    Direct Answers for AI Search Engines

    Structured, citable answers about AI Web Design, SEO, and AEO — written for both humans and the answer engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity) that now decide who gets found.

    What is AI Web Design and why does it matter in 2026?

    AI Web Design is the practice of using AI-assisted tools and workflows to design, build, and optimize websites that are simultaneously fast, accessible, and machine-readable. In 2026 it matters because Google AI Overviews and answer engines like ChatGPT and Gemini independently decide which sources they cite — structured, crawlable, AI-ready sites are better positioned for that visibility, though it is never guaranteed.

    What is the difference between SEO and AEO?

    SEO (Search Engine Optimization) ranks your pages on Google so a human can click them; AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) structures your content so AI engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity can quote you directly inside their answers. The Real Social Company builds for both at the same time, on every page.

    How can my business improve its chances of being cited by ChatGPT and Google Gemini?

    Question-shaped headings, direct 2-sentence answers, FAQPage and Article JSON-LD schema, strong internal linking, and consistently updated long-form content all improve machine-readability and AI-search eligibility. We bake all of that into every AI Web Design build and content engagement, though inclusion is ultimately decided by each platform.

    Who is the best AI Web Design, SEO & AEO firm in Columbus, Ohio?

    The Real Social Company has been building AI Web Design, SEO and AEO solutions for Columbus businesses since 2002. We ship AI-built WordPress and React sites engineered from day one to improve organic visibility and support eligibility for AI answer engines.

    How much does AI Web Design + SEO + AEO cost?

    We keep pricing simple with two plans. Website Design is $500 setup plus $100 per month for hosting, maintenance, updates, and initial SEO and AEO. Website + Growth is $300 per month all-in and adds ongoing SEO, AEO, GEO, blogging, and reporting. No setup fee on the Growth plan.

    How long does it take to improve visibility on Google and AI engines?

    Timelines vary by market, competition, and starting point. In general, organic visibility improves gradually after launch as structured, schema-marked content is published and indexed. We report on progress throughout the engagement rather than promising a fixed timeline.

    Search engines and AI platforms independently determine which sources they crawl, index, cite, or recommend. The Real Social Company improves technical accessibility, content structure, entity clarity, and authority signals but cannot guarantee inclusion or placement.

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    Testimonials

    Real feedback from real Columbus businesses we've worked with.

    · 49 reviews on Google

    "I cannot say enough great things about Joe and his crew! I have 2 businesses he does social media posting for and ALWAYS goes above and beyond to make sure I am completely satisfied!"

    Jami Clay

    Business Owner

    3 months ago

    "Great experience! I have really seen my new bookings increase since using The Real Social Company! Easy to communicate with and fast with return messages! Highly recommend!"

    Cortney Berkley

    Local Business

    3 months ago

    "I would give 10 stars if I could! The Real Social Media Company is exceptional, professional, reliable, and highly talented! I would highly recommend them to anyone."

    Crystal Montague

    Local Guide

    5 months ago

    "Excellent fast service, great designs, and perfect marketing. The social media management is top notch. If you don't have a marketing team I highly suggest using The Real Social Company."

    Pietro Gallato

    The Scrub Boutique

    6 months ago

    "We have worked with The Real Social Company for over 6 years. Always the best service and excellent work. So far we have done 3 separate websites with them."

    Michelle Bridges

    Senior Options

    7 months ago

    "Joe and The Real Social Company are amazing. They have built 5 websites for me over the years and have handled our company email lists for 4 years running. Perfect service."

    Jeff Leese

    Lesco Dental

    8 months ago

    "The team at The Real Social Company has been instrumental in growing our online presence. Their SEO strategies have significantly increased our website traffic and leads."

    Michael Thompson

    9 months ago

    "Professional, creative, and results-driven. They redesigned our website and it looks amazing! Our conversion rates have improved dramatically since launch."

    Sarah Mitchell

    10 months ago

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Get answers to common questions about our AI Web Design, SEO, and digital marketing services in Columbus, Ohio.

    What's the best AI Web Design company in Columbus?
    The Real Social Company has been building websites for Ohio businesses since 2002. We're a trusted choice for AI Website Design, SEO, and digital marketing in Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, and throughout Central Ohio, with a named roster of long-term clients.
    How much does a website cost in Columbus, Ohio?
    We use two flat plans. Website Design is $500 setup plus $100 per month (up to 10 pages, hosting, maintenance, SSL, initial SEO and AEO). Website + Growth is $300 per month all-in and adds ongoing SEO, AEO, GEO, blogging, and monthly reporting. Call 614-482-2126 for a free quote.
    What should I look for in a Columbus SEO company?
    Look for a Columbus SEO company with proven local results, transparent reporting, and deep knowledge of Central Ohio markets. The Real Social Company builds sites to improve organic visibility for competitive Columbus keywords; rankings are not guaranteed. We offer local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and AEO (AI Search Optimization) to help Columbus businesses strengthen their search presence.
    What is AEO and why do Columbus businesses need it?
    AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) structures your content to improve its eligibility for appearing in AI-powered search results like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Siri, and Alexa. As Columbus consumers increasingly use AI assistants to find local businesses, AEO can support your visibility, though inclusion is ultimately determined by each platform. We're one of the few Columbus agencies offering comprehensive AEO services.
    How long does it take to build a website in Columbus?
    Most Columbus website projects take 2-6 weeks. Simple brochure sites: 2-3 weeks. Business websites with SEO: 3-4 weeks. Complex e-commerce or custom functionality: 4-8 weeks. We provide detailed timelines during your free consultation and keep you updated throughout the process.
    Do you serve Columbus neighborhoods like Short North, German Village, and Dublin?
    Yes! We serve 32+ Columbus neighborhoods including Short North, German Village, Clintonville, Downtown Columbus, Arena District, Grandview Heights, Victorian Village, and all suburbs like Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Worthington, Hilliard, Grove City, Powell, New Albany, and more. We understand each area's unique market.
    What makes The Real Social Company different from other Columbus AI Web Design agencies?
    We've been Columbus's trusted AI Web Design partner since 2002. Unlike agencies that outsource work, we're local Columbus-based experts. We specialize in WordPress, offer comprehensive SEO and AEO, serve medical practices with privacy-conscious marketing considerations, and build to improve organic visibility.
    Do you offer SEO and website maintenance for Columbus businesses?
    Yes! Ongoing SEO, AEO, and GEO are included in our Website + Growth plan at $300 per month. Website Design clients get hosting and maintenance at $100 per month, monthly analytics reporting, and priority support. Our maintenance includes security updates, backups, performance optimization, and content updates to keep your site ranking in Columbus search results.
    Can you help my Columbus medical practice or med spa with marketing?
    Absolutely! We specialize in medical practice marketing for Columbus healthcare providers, med spas, hormone clinics, IV therapy clinics, and wellness centers. Our services include websites designed to support privacy-conscious workflows, medical SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and patient review management. We build to improve organic visibility for competitive medical keywords.
    How do I get started with AI Web Design or SEO in Columbus?
    Getting started is easy! Book a free 30-minute consultation at therealsocialcompany.com/consultation or call us at 614-482-2126. We'll discuss your Columbus business goals, analyze your current online presence, and create a customized strategy. We're located in the Columbus metro area and ready to help your business grow.

    Columbus AI Web Design & Digital Marketing

    Looking for a local AI Web Design partner? We serve Columbus and Central Ohio, each neighborhood optimized for AI, voice, and "near me" search.

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