We help Napa Valley businesses rank highly on ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude, and drive new customers to their business.
Napa Valley businesses compete on against hundreds of local neighbors and against national brands with immense marketing budgets. Our campaigns are built for our clients’ success on both fronts.
Our Northern California Clients
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.
Napa Valley’s economy runs on wine, hospitality and tourism, supported by healthcare and professional services. Visitors increasingly plan their trips by asking AI assistants which wineries, hotels and restaurants to visit. Many of the North Bay companies we’ve worked with are in healthcare and behavioral health: industries where trust decides who gets the call.
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.
First Page Sage in California: Evan Bailyn, CEO
Evan is the founder of First Page Sage, established in San Francisco in 2009. He is one of the early pioneers of both SEO and generative engine optimization (GEO), and the author of the bestselling book Outsmarting Google.
Before founding First Page Sage, Evan used search rankings to build and sell several businesses. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, ABC News and Fox News.
Where We Work in Napa Valley
We work with businesses across Napa Valley, including in these towns:
Napa. The valley’s commercial center, with tasting rooms, restaurants, hotels and the Oxbow Public Market.
Yountville. A small town known worldwide for its restaurants, led by Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry.
St. Helena. Home to many of the valley’s historic wineries, along with boutique retail and inns.
Calistoga. The northern end of the valley, known for its hot springs resorts, spas and wineries.
American Canyon. The valley’s southern gateway, with warehousing, wine logistics and light industry.
Featured Napa Valley Business
Grgich Hills Estate is a family-owned Napa Valley winery co-founded in 1977 by Mike Grgich, the winemaker behind the Chardonnay that won the 1976 Judgment of Paris, and known for 100% estate-grown, Regenerative Organic Certified wines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Napa Valley-based agency to rank in AI search?
No. First Page Sage is fully remote, and we serve Napa Valley 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.
Which AI platforms does GEO cover?
GEO targets the AI tools buyers use to find companies, led by ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude. Campaigns can also be tailored to the specific platforms your customers rely on most.
Do awards and certifications help with GEO?
Yes. AI tools are more likely to recommend companies with special recognition, and industry awards matter even more in B2B. Accreditations, company size, and usage statistics also influence which companies AI suggests.
What is agentic search?
AI agents are starting to do the searching for us: they gather options, decide which fits best, and act, by booking, buying, or filling out a form. Agents cross-check what they read, so consistent claims across your site and third-party sources matter.
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.
