The RankSages Team: Practitioners, Not Salespeople
A team of strategists, engineers, and creatives obsessed with one thing: getting your brand found everywhere people search.
RankSages is led by founder Vinay Upadhyay, building search programs hands-on since 2010. The work spans technical SEO, content, links, AI search, PPC, and web development, with the founder leading strategy directly and vetted specialists brought in where deep, focused expertise makes the difference.
Reviewed by Vinay Upadhyay, Founder · 100+ client sites since 2010
Founded by Practitioners, Not Salespeople
Vinay built RankSages because he was tired of agencies that sell big and deliver small. Every strategy we recommend is one we have used ourselves.
Meet the AI Specialists
These six are AI assistants, not people. Each one is built around a single discipline and answers your questions free, any time. Strategy on every engagement is still led by a human.
Sage
Alex
Maya
Dev
Aria
Max
Disciplines We Cover
Every engagement spans these core disciplines. The founder leads strategy hands-on, bringing in vetted specialists where deep, focused expertise makes the difference — so you get senior thinking, not a rotating cast of juniors.
SEO Strategy
The backbone of every campaign — technical SEO, on-page optimization, and data-driven strategy.
Technical Audits & Architecture
Deep technical audits, keyword research, and campaign architecture mapped to revenue, not vanity metrics.
Rank & Performance Tracking
Ongoing monitoring of rankings and performance data to surface the next highest-ROI opportunity.
Digital PR & Link Building
Ethical, high-authority link acquisition through digital PR and genuine outreach — no link farms or PBNs.
AI Search (AEO + GEO)
The frontier of search — making sure your brand gets recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
Answer & Entity Optimization
Content and entity signals tuned so AI platforms cite and recommend your brand by name.
Schema & Knowledge Graph
Structured data and knowledge-graph authority built for maximum AI visibility.
Content
Content built around search intent and topical authority — written to rank and to convert.
Content Strategy
Content calendars, pillar-cluster architectures, and editorial plans aligned with real search demand.
SEO Copywriting
Search-optimized content that reads naturally, earns trust, and drives action.
Editing & QA
Editorial standards, fact-checking, and SEO best practices applied to every piece.
Technical & Web
Making the technically complex feel simple — from Core Web Vitals to custom WordPress builds.
Performance & Development
Site-speed optimization, CMS customization, and clean technical implementation of SEO fixes.
Conversion-Focused Design
Designs that balance aesthetics with performance and accessibility.
Paid Media
Data-driven paid media that maximizes every dollar across Google Ads, social, and programmatic.
Search & Shopping Ads
Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Shopping campaigns managed for ROAS and quality leads.
Paid Social
Targeted Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok campaigns optimized for conversions.
Analytics & Attribution
Tracking, dashboards, and attribution so every conversion is properly measured.
Join Our Team
We are always looking for talented people who are passionate about search, AI, and delivering exceptional results. If you think in data, care about craft, and want to do meaningful work, we want to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet the RankSages team: founder Vinay Upadhyay and the specialists who do the work themselves across SEO, AI search, content, technical, and paid.
Frequently asked questions
Who is on the RankSages team?
RankSages was founded by Vinay Upadhyay (Founder, Head of AI Search Optimization). Our remote-first team spans the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, and Canada.
What is RankSages' specialty?
AI Search Optimization (AEO + GEO) for established mid-market and enterprise businesses. We work where Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity citations decide visibility.
How can I work with RankSages?
Apply via the contact form for a discovery call. We accept 4-6 new clients per quarter to maintain quality. Engagements start at $1,499/month, month-to-month.