Boutique SEO Marketing Agency in Columbus, OH

What if more people knew you were out there?

We make brands discoverable.

Thank you Columbus Chamber of Commerce for selecting our CEO, Amanda Kern, for the 2025 Emerging Leader Award!

You found us—your SEO-first marketing agency.

Let’s tell stories that users (and their algorithms) can’t ignore.

see agency Columbus oh

Headquartered in Columbus, OH since 2021, our creative SEO (search engine optimization) agency specializes in making digital content that’s discoverable, shareworthy, and engaging. Our customized content strategies work for startups, small businesses, and mid-sized brands looking to expand reach and “unstuck” themselves from audience plateau.

  • "Emerald's content increased our organic traffic by 588%. "

    “Amanda and her team take the time to understand our brand’s voice, target audience, and business goals and makes sure all content aligns with that. We’ve seen organic search as a channel drive more leads and contribute more often to closed deals over the past 6 months. I can always trust that they’ll consistently deliver high quality work.”

    -John Reinesch, CEO of Exponential Growth

  • "I cannot praise Amanda and her team enough!"

    They are extremely professional, knowledgeable, and helpful in providing the best SEO strategies and research. They hard work has been instrumental in the process of building my company’s website. They were thorough and provided a plethora of keywords to utilize as well as other strategies to boost our SEO. Amanda created a content strategy calendar with clear steps on how to execute. I highly recommend you hire Emerald if you are looking to boost your website’s SEO.”

    -Bailey McBroom, Piper & Mint

  • "Since working with Emerald, our blog traffic is up 187%."

    “I cannot say enough good things about working with Amanda and her team. They’ve been a fantastic resource for our marketing and content generation teams! They create valuable content for our audience and all the articles are well-researched and well-written.”

    -Jen Reid, President of SpeakWrite

  • "We're very happy with Emerald's results."

    “I knew they would be a good fit for us based on the varied clients and industries they have written for. Amanda and her team have written website blogs, social media posts, and best of all, case studies. They can take our technical construction brief, project photos, and floor plans and turn them into an easy-to-read story for the public. We’re very happy with Emerald’s results.”

    -Paul Blanchard, InDecca

  • Scott's Custom Jewelers

  • Greenbaum Stiers

  • Caddy Collective Culture

  • Milex Complete Auto Care / Mr. Transmission

  • Ashlea Piefer: Spiritual Guide

  • Chambers Music Studio

  • Columbus on the Spectrum

  • Beechmont Financial

  • Hardstop Records

  • Lauren Bandman VO

Our Digital Marketing Services

Turn clicks into customers. From blogging to social media, we’ll craft creative, data-driven strategies that amplify your brand across the digital universe.

Our Services

Our flagship offering. We’ve replicated our SEO recipe across industries—we get results.

Ghostwriting

Have a story to tell or expertise to share? We’ll help you turn it into a book that sounds just like you.

Website Design

We write, design, and build gorgeous SEO-focused websites designed to convert.

Copywriting

Turn words into wins with conversion-focused, SEO-friendly copy that sounds like you.

SEO works on socials, too. Get stunning social media content that grows your reach and awareness.

Videography & Brand Photography

Take your content to the next level with stunning, on-brand, visual assets.

social media services columbus oh

Need 1:1 marketing help but don’t want to hire an agency to do it for you? Book a Power Hour with us and knock out your to-do list with expert guidance along the way.

  • Learn a marketing skill

  • Create a strategy

  • Solve a technical problem

  • Get personalized support

affordable marketing columbus oh

About Us

seo agency columbus oh

Meet The SEO Coven

The best marketing starts with search in mind.

digital marketing agency columbus oh

Most agencies offer SEO as an add-on service—essentially, an afterthought. But here, SEO is the backbone of everything we do. We don’t just make your brand look good, we make it discoverable. 

  • SEO-Driven Strategy. From blogs to socials, we get to the bottom of how your audience begins their search for your offerings.

  • Creative Meets Data-Driven. Our creative direction is rooted in decisions backed by search-related data—that’s how we get results. 

  • Scalable Solutions. We offer flexible services for growing businesses and agencies. We love to partner with other agencies and creative specialists in our network to create robust, hyper-tailored marketing strategies for our clients. 

Your business deserves to be discovered.

Our Newsletter

search engine optimization services
best seo services columbus oh
seo consultant columbus oh

FAQs

The Juicy Details

Oh, hey highly analytical business owner!

If you made it all the way down here, then you’re the type that needs lots of detailed information before making a decision. We’re the same way—analytical to our core.

We got you.

How much do your services cost?

Our service packages are custom-built to accommodate a range of budget and goals. We offer done-with-you and done-for-you options for most of our services. Not sure how much you should spend on marketing? We’ll help you figure that out! Apply to be a client to get started with a personalized proposal for services.

Can you measure the impact of your work?

Yes! Every strategy and piece of content we create is tracked and analyzed using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, or in-app analytics. This ensures that you can see the tangible results of your investment and how it drives your business forward.

How can Emerald Content help improve my SEO?

We take a holistic approach to SEO, from optimizing your website's technical structure to creating fresh, high-impact content clusters that help you rank for the keywords your audience is searching for. We’ll also help you optimize your Google Business Profile, find opportunities for backlinks, and help you improve your E-E-A-T.

Do you offer white-label services for marketing agencies?

Yes, we offer white-label SEO content creation and social media services for marketing agencies. Our services help agencies scale their content offerings without increasing overhead, while delivering impressive results for their clients.

What’s included in your SEO Content Packages?

Our packages include keyword research, content calendar, blog writing, metadata optimization, technical updates, and performance reports. We also offer a full SEO website makeover package. We focus on a mix of short and long -term actionable strategies that directly improve your website’s visibility and effectiveness.

Do you design websites? Do you write copy for websites?

Yes and yes! We design and build Squarespace websites that are optimized for performance and tailored to your brand. Whether you need a small business website or a full e-commerce store, we’ll create something that looks amazing and delivers results. Need Shopify or Wordpress? We’ll happily refer you to a designer in our network.

How do I get started with Emerald Content?

Apply to be a client! Once we review your application, we’ll set up a discovery call to learn more about your business and goals. From there, we’ll craft a custom strategy to help you grow.

What if I’m not ready to apply to be a client, but I’ve got some questions and just want to feel out the vibes?

Maybe you’ve never worked with an agency before (or maybe you have and you’ve been disappointed) and you want to feel out whether it’s worth beginning your journey with us. Meet with Amanda, our CEO, for a virtual 1:1 and ask all the questions to help you break through your analysis paralysis.