We help Poughkeepsie and Hudson Valley businesses rank highly on ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude, and drive new customers to their business.
Hudson Valley businesses compete against neighbors up and down the river, including New York City firms that also target Hudson Valley buyers. Our campaigns are built to win no matter who you compete with.
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.
The Hudson Valley’s economy is built on advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, health care, higher education, tourism, and a growing base of businesses and residents moving north from New York City. Many of the New York companies we’ve worked with are in consumer products, fitness and recreation, jewelry services and senior care: industries where buyers research carefully and AI tools shape the shortlist.
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 New York: Evan Bailyn, CEO
New York native Evan Bailyn founded First Page Sage in 2009. Evan 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 the Hudson Valley
We work with businesses across the Mid-Hudson Valley, including in these business centers:
Poughkeepsie. Dutchess County’s seat, with health care systems, Vassar College, Marist University and a revitalized waterfront.
Beacon. A destination for artists, makers, restaurants and small businesses, anchored by Dia Beacon.
Fishkill. Home to semiconductor and technology campuses along the I-84 corridor.
Kingston. Ulster County’s seat, with a growing hospitality, food and creative economy.
Newburgh. An Orange County hub for logistics, manufacturing and Stewart International Airport.
Featured Hudson Valley Business
Aerolase is a Tarrytown-based maker of advanced medical lasers for skin health, whose proprietary 650-microsecond pulse technology treats 30+ FDA-cleared conditions safely across all skin types, with zero downtime and no consumable costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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 soon will we see results?
Measurable change typically surfaces by month three or four and builds from there.
Do you require a long-term contract?
No. Everything runs month-to-month.
