The Standards a Modern SEO Agency Should Hold Itself To
How we work, the tools we work in, and the ongoing research that keeps our strategies current in the AI search era.
RankSages holds itself to a practitioner standard: every engagement runs on professional-grade tooling such as Google Analytics 4, Search Console, Semrush, and Ahrefs, paired with original research and continuous education so strategies stay current in the AI search era.
Reviewed by Vinay Upadhyay, Founder · 100+ client sites since 2010
The Platforms We Work In Daily
Every engagement runs on professional-grade tooling. These are the platforms our strategies are built and measured in.
Google Ads & Analytics
Campaign management and measurement in Google Ads across Search, Display, and Shopping, with GA4 and Search Console as the measurement backbone of every engagement.
Semrush
Daily driver for competitive analysis, keyword research, rank tracking, and technical site auditing across client portfolios.
HubSpot
Marketing automation, CRM workflows, and inbound campaign infrastructure for clients who need integrated pipelines.
Ahrefs
Backlink analysis, content gap research, and link-building prospecting on every authority-building engagement.
Active in the Search Community
We stay sharp by participating in the communities and events that shape the future of search and AI marketing.
Industry Awareness
We track the talks, research, and takeaways coming out of the major search conferences and apply what holds up to client work.
Published Guidance
We publish hands-on guides on SEO and AI search — the same playbooks we run for clients, shared openly on our blog and resource library.
Continuous Learning
Search changes constantly. We invest real time every month staying current on algorithm shifts, AI-engine behavior, and new optimization techniques.
Community Participation
We follow and contribute to the SEO conversation on LinkedIn, X, and specialist forums, and share what we learn along the way.
Original Testing
We run our own experiments on AI search behavior and algorithm updates, then fold what proves out into client strategy.
Free Tools & Resources
We build and maintain free SEO and AI-visibility tools anyone can use, with no signup required for the core checks.
Judge Us by the Work
The free audit is the fastest way to see how we think. You get a real analysis of your visibility, whether or not we end up working together.
Frequently Asked Questions
RankSages awards and industry recognition. Certified Google Partner, SEMrush Agency Partner, HubSpot Solutions Partner, and Clutch Top Agency.
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.