First Page Sage
Thought leadership SEO agency for SaaS, finance, and professional services.
- Founded
- 2009
- Team size
- 51-200
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Hourly rate
- $200+/hr
- Avg. cost
- $10,000–$30,000/mo
Overview
About
First Page Sage is a San Francisco-based SEO and content agency founded by Evan Bailyn that positions itself around 'Thought Leadership SEO' — long-form, expert-authored content paired with technical SEO. The firm publishes extensive industry benchmark data and serves clients like Salesforce, Verizon, and U.S. Bank.
First Page Sage is a San Francisco-based SEO and content agency founded by Evan Bailyn that positions itself around ‘Thought Leadership SEO’ — long-form, expert-authored content paired with technical SEO. The firm publishes extensive industry benchmark data and serves clients like Salesforce, Verizon, and U.S. Bank.
What they do
Services
- SEO
- Generative Engine Optimization
- Content Creation
- Conversion Funnel Setup
- Tracking and Attribution
- Reporting
Specializations
Industries served
Ideal client
Who they help
First Page Sage suits SaaS, finance, legal, and consulting brands where buyer trust depends on expertise signaling and long-form content. A strong pick for mid-market and enterprise teams that want to compete on authority rather than keyword volume.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong thought leadership content methodology
- Transparent industry benchmark publishing
- Deep SaaS, finance, and legal case studies
- Founder-led with named strategists on accounts
- Solid technical SEO plus content integration
Cons
- Content-heavy approach — slow to show initial ROI
- Premium pricing versus pure execution shops
- Less fit for ecommerce or local SEO plays
Pricing
Notable clients
Common questions
FAQ
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What services does First Page Sage offer?
First Page Sage offers SEO, Generative Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Conversion Funnel Setup, Tracking and Attribution, Reporting.
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Where is First Page Sage based?
First Page Sage is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States and works with clients remotely worldwide.
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How much does First Page Sage cost?
First Page Sage operates on a monthly retainer model, with an hourly rate of $200+/hr, a minimum engagement of $10,000, typical costs of $10,000–$30,000/mo.
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Who is First Page Sage best for?
First Page Sage suits SaaS, finance, legal, and consulting brands where buyer trust depends on expertise signaling and long-form content. A strong pick for mid-market and enterprise teams that want to compete on authority rather than keyword volume.
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What industries does First Page Sage serve?
First Page Sage serves clients in SaaS, Finance, Legal, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Consulting.
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How big is First Page Sage and when was it founded?
First Page Sage was founded in 2009 and has a team of 51-200 people.
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How do I contact First Page Sage?
You can visit firstpagesage.com.
Editor’s take
First Page Sage is a smart pick for professional services and SaaS brands competing on expertise. Not the right call for ecommerce, local, or fast-ROI mandates.