Website design & local SEO
for Columbia, SC.
Columbia is South Carolina's capital and home to a diverse economy of government contractors, healthcare providers, professional services, University of South Carolina-related businesses, and growing local retail and hospitality. Ellis Local helps Columbia small businesses build credible websites and rank where their customers are searching.
Website Builds
Professional, mobile-first websites for Columbia small businesses. Custom design, service pages, lead forms, and fast hosting — from $299.
Local SEO
Rank for searches in Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, and the broader SC Midlands. On-page optimization, citations, and monthly reporting built around your market.
Google Business Profile
Setup and ongoing management of your Google Business Profile to maximize Columbia Maps visibility, reviews, and local search presence.
Content & Care
Monthly edits, new service pages, and technical maintenance that keep your Columbia business website current and competitive in local search results.
Ads & Social
Google Ads and social media management for Columbia businesses ready to drive consistent leads beyond organic search rankings.
Managed IT Consulting
Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, DNS, and cloud support for Columbia-area small and medium businesses, scoped by project or ongoing retainer.
Serving Columbia, SC and the SC Midlands
Ellis Local works with businesses throughout Columbia, Richland County, and Lexington County. Columbia's mix of state government, University of South Carolina, healthcare, and local service businesses creates a competitive local search environment where strong web presence matters. We serve clients in Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Cayce, West Columbia, and Forest Acres, plus remote clients across South Carolina and the broader Southeast.
Website design & local SEO — clear pricing.
Get a Free QuoteNeed a simple site with no ongoing commitment? From $299.
A one-time build delivered to you. No monthly fee, no SEO, no marketing — just a clean, professional site you own and host wherever you want.
Or skip the upfront build cost entirely — our monthly plans start at $249/mo and include your website.
Website + ongoing growth, starting at $249/mo.
Every monthly plan includes a free website build. You get an active online presence that's maintained, optimized, and growing — no separate upfront build fee.
SEO & Website Care
For businesses that need their website professional, secure, current, and search-friendly — with the site built as part of the plan.
- Hosting, maintenance, updates, and security monitoring
- Website content edits and light content creation
- On-site SEO maintenance and basic performance tuning
- Basic Google Business Profile optimization
SEO & Content Growth
For businesses that want active Google visibility, stronger local search signals, and steady content growth — with the site built as part of the plan.
- Everything in Essential
- Google Business Profile management, reporting, and review support
- One monthly SEO content piece: blog, service page, project spotlight, or location page
Managed Marketing
For businesses that want their full online presence managed without building a package themselves. We talk through your goals, market, and budget — then scope something that actually fits.
All monthly plans run month-to-month with no long-term lock-in. A free website build is included with every plan — no separate upfront fee.
Build the foundation
A professional, mobile-friendly website that explains your services clearly, builds trust quickly, and makes it easy for local customers to reach you.
Improve local visibility
Strengthen local SEO, Google Business Profile, service pages, review signals, and analytics so nearby customers find you — not a competitor.
Keep marketing moving
Add Google Ads, landing pages, content updates, and social posts when your business is ready for a more active, ongoing marketing presence.
Direct help, not agency runaround.
You work directly with Phillip — not an account manager, not a rotating team. Every website, SEO decision, and marketing move is made with your business in mind.
How much does website design cost for a Columbia, SC business?
Websites start at $299. Monthly plans from $249/mo cover hosting, SSL, maintenance, and ongoing local SEO for Columbia and the SC Midlands region.
Do you offer local SEO for Columbia, SC businesses?
Yes. Ellis Local provides local SEO, Google Business Profile management, and search visibility work for businesses throughout Columbia, Richland and Lexington Counties, and the wider SC Midlands region.
What kinds of Columbia, SC businesses does Ellis Local work with?
We work with professional service firms, healthcare providers, nonprofits, restaurants, home service companies, government contractors, and any Columbia-area small business that wants a stronger online presence and better Google rankings.
Reach me directly by phone or use the form. We can talk through your goals and match the right website, marketing, or SEO plan.
Based in Dawsonville, GA. Serving North Georgia and the Carolinas — remote clients welcome everywhere.
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