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Best IT Consultants in Effingham, IL (2026)

5 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Effingham: Jelnic Services, IFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open Sundays until 9 PM.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Magoo & Associates, LLC, 35 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

5 Effingham IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 5 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Charleston ranking. See IT consultants in Charleston

Top 5 IT consultants in Effingham at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 5 IT consultants in Effingham at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jelnic Services635.0★ (24)Allison Park, 40 mi awaySun · EveningsOverall
2Magoo & Associates, LLC584.8★ (35)Effingham—Most reviews
3SDS Technology564.6★ (20)Effingham——
4TEAM ITS, LLC504.6★ (10)Mattoon, 26 mi away——
5Bradshaw Consulting, Inc423.7★ (3)Decatur, 48 mi away——

The 5 best IT consultants in Effingham, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Effingham

    #1 Jelnic Services

    Based in Allison Park, 40 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    View profile for Jelnic Services(412) 499-5513

  3. #3 SDS Technology

    Based in Effingham

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    313 Professional Park Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
    View profile for SDS Technology(217) 347-5242

  4. #4 TEAM ITS, LLC

    Based in Mattoon, 26 mi away

    50/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1808 Rudy Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
    View profile for TEAM ITS, LLC(217) 460-0155

How we ranked Effingham IT consultants

We scored 5 Effingham IT consultants on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Effingham data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an IT consultant

  1. Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
  2. Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
  3. Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask an IT consultant

  • Do you receive commissions from any vendor you might recommend?
  • What will we receive at the end of the project?
  • Who will do the work, and what similar projects have they completed?
  • Do you bill hourly, per project or on retainer?
  • Will you work alongside our current IT provider?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

IT consultants in Effingham: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Effingham?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Effingham, IL is Jelnic Services with an IFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open Sundays until 9 PM. Magoo & Associates, LLC (#2) and SDS Technology (#3) follow. We ranked 5 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Effingham?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 5 IT consultants serving Effingham, IL. 2 of them are based in Effingham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Effingham work on weekends?

No ranked IT consultant posts Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Effingham IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated IT consultants in Effingham is 4.6★, with a median of 20 reviews. Magoo & Associates, LLC has the most, 35 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank IT consultants?

Each IT consultant gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do IT consultants outside Effingham count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Effingham city center, our service radius for IT consultants. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can IT consultants pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does an IT consultant do?

IT consultants advise on technology plans and projects: system selection, cloud migrations, budgets, security and compliance programmes, often as a part-time or virtual CIO.

How are it consultants in Effingham ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does IT consulting, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

When does a business need an IT consultant rather than an IT provider?

For decisions and projects rather than day-to-day support: choosing a new system, planning a cloud move, setting an IT budget, preparing for an audit or reviewing an existing IT provider.

How do IT consultants charge?

By the hour, by the project or on a monthly retainer for ongoing virtual CIO work. Ask for a fixed price or a capped estimate on defined projects.

Update log for Effingham

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 5 IT consultants serving Effingham.

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