The 2026 Agency Index Updated October 14, 2026
AI Guys leads WebFX by 1.0 points. Both agencies are scored on the same four checks, with the evidence behind every number.
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Each check is scored from 0 to 10. The note under each score names the evidence behind it.
AI Guys7/10
Named clients with live sites and dated numbers, led by 600% organic click growth and first-place rankings for Miami Swim Week and three times the quote requests for Zema Logistics. Both client sites credit AI Guys, but the case-study list is short and the figures are company-reported.
WebFX8/10
More than 50 named-client case studies with numbers, such as a 260% organic revenue gain for KOA, and 450 Clutch reviews at 4.9. Most figures lack baselines and calendar dates.
AI Guys10/10
The two founders do the work with no account-manager layer, and standard builds ship in about two weeks.
WebFX4/10
More than 750 staff work through dedicated account managers. Its pages give no onboarding timeline and do not say how senior the hands-on staff are.
AI Guys10/10
Tracks and reports client visibility across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini, publishes a named-client score (89 out of 100 for Miami Swim Week), and builds custom sites with structured data by default.
WebFX9/10
Runs its own AI visibility tracker, OmniSEO, and publishes AI search results for named clients such as Thompson Tractor. Baselines and date ranges are rarely given.
AI Guys7/10
Named founders, a registered Virginia LLC, a Richmond base, and a published phone number. The independent review record is small, with five Google reviews.
WebFX9/10
Named founders and executives, a Harrisburg street address, 450 Clutch reviews, and an April 2026 Pennsylvania governor's release on its expansion.
| AI Guys | WebFX | |
|---|---|---|
| Index rank | No. 1 of 19 | No. 4 of 19 |
| Overall score | 8.4 out of 10 | 7.4 out of 10 |
| Type | AI search | Full-service |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia, USA | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Founded | 2025 | 1995 |
| Team | 2 founders who do the client work (company-reported) | 750+ (company-reported), 250 to 999 on Clutch |
| Client focus | Small business, Local business, Mid-market | Mid-market, Enterprise, B2B, Ecommerce |
| Services | Web design, SEO, AI search, Google Business Profile, Automation, Apps | SEO, PPC, AI search, Content, Web design, Social media, Email, CRO |
| Best for | Owner-led businesses that want the founders building the site and running SEO and AI search visibility themselves. | Mid-sized and larger companies, especially B2B manufacturers and online sellers, that want one large vendor for SEO, paid ads, and tracked AI search work. |
| Last verified | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
AI Guys has the stronger record on our four checks, with an overall score of 8.4 out of 10. It leads on senior attention and AI search.
WebFX leads on proof and accountability. Pick it if those checks matter most for the work you need done.
Both scores use the same four checks and weights: proof of results (35%), senior attention and speed (25%), AI search readiness (20%), and accountability and identity (20%). A higher score means a stronger public record. It does not rate price or contract terms, so get those in writing from both agencies.
Richmond, Virginia studio run by its two founders, Logan Lewis and Brady Meighan. It builds custom websites and runs SEO, Google Business Profile work, AI search visibility, and automation for small and mid-sized businesses.
Best for Owner-led businesses that want the founders building the site and running SEO and AI search visibility themselves.
Read the full AI Guys profileWebFX is a full-service digital marketing agency in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, founded in 1995. It sells SEO, paid ads, content, web design, and AI search work, mostly to mid-sized and larger companies.
Best for Mid-sized and larger companies, especially B2B manufacturers and online sellers, that want one large vendor for SEO, paid ads, and tracked AI search work.
Read the full WebFX profileAI Guys scores higher in our 2026 index, 8.4 to 7.4 out of 10, and wins two of the four criteria. A higher score means a stronger public record, not a better fit for every business. Compare the best-for notes, then ask both agencies for case studies from businesses like yours. Marketing Agency News has a business relationship with AI Guys, which appears in this ranking.
The widest gap is senior attention and speed. AI Guys scores 10 out of 10 there and WebFX scores 4. That check carries 25% of the overall score.
Both agencies get the same four checks, each scored from 0 to 10: proof of results (35%), senior attention and speed (25%), AI search readiness (20%), and accountability and identity (20%). The overall score is the weighted total. Each agency profile links the public sources behind its scores.
Ask both agencies who will do the work each week, and ask for case studies with numbers and dates. Then ask for the minimum term and who owns the site, the ad accounts, and the data if you leave. Get each answer in writing.
