We help Washington, DC businesses rank highly on ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude, and drive new customers to their business.
The DC region’s economy is anchored by the federal government and its contractors, policy and advocacy organizations, cybersecurity, professional services and a growing health tech scene. Many of the DC-area companies we’ve worked with are in health technology, clean energy and internet infrastructure: industries where buyers research carefully and AI tools shape the shortlist.
Our research team spent over 15 years analyzing Google’s algorithms to develop the best SEO strategies. We take the same scholarly approach to generative engine optimization (GEO), studying AI algorithms and search behavior daily so that our services use the most cutting-edge tactics available.
DC-area businesses compete on two fronts: against neighbors across the District, Northern Virginia and Maryland, and against national firms that also target Washington buyers. Our campaigns are built to win both.
Our Services
GEO & AEO
When a prospect asks an AI assistant for a recommendation, it returns the companies it sees as the best fit. We make sure your business is on this list, with content and third-party mentions that AI systems trust.
SEO
We build content and authority that rank for the searches your buyers run, including town- and region-specific ones, and turn that traffic into customers.
Strategy and Reporting
Every campaign starts with a custom plan built around your goals, and we report on the numbers that affect revenue: leads, conversions and cost per acquisition.
Our content is written by in-house experts who learn your business first, so it sounds like it came from your own team.
Where We Work in the DC Area
We work with businesses across Washington, DC and its suburbs, including in these business centers:
Downtown DC and K Street. Law firms, lobbyists, trade associations and consulting firms near the White House.
NoMa and Navy Yard. Fast-growing neighborhoods with tech companies, federal agencies and new corporate offices.
Tysons and Reston. Northern Virginia hubs for government contractors, cybersecurity and tech companies.
Arlington and Crystal City. Home to defense firms, Amazon’s HQ2 and professional services.
Bethesda and Rockville. Maryland centers for health care, biotech and federal research contractors.
LegiStorm is a Washington, DC-based public affairs data company whose platform delivers detailed congressional contact and biographic data across Congress and state legislatures, and which has served more than 7,000 customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GEO, and how is it different from SEO?
Generative engine optimization (GEO) is the process of getting your company suggested by AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude. Think of it as SEO’s next chapter: instead of search engines ranking pages, language models decide what to summarize and cite.
How do AI platforms decide which DC companies to recommend?
AI chatbots rely most on highly ranked list articles, so their recommendations often mirror Google’s top results. They also weigh directory listings, online reviews, and awards.
Do I need a DC-based agency to rank in AI search?
No. First Page Sage is fully remote, and we serve DC businesses the way we serve every client. You get a dedicated in-house team that learns your market, competitors, and customers, and sits in on regular calls with your team.
What happens when we start working together?
Month one focuses on strategy and technical work, including audits of your SEO, GEO, and conversion paths. Content production generally begins in month two.
How long has First Page Sage offered GEO?
We began offering GEO services in 2023. Before that, our team spent more than 15 years developing SEO strategies for clients.
