Our History
Upward Engine, originally founded as SEO Werkz in 2013, has evolved from its roots as a standout SEO provider to become Utah’s premier full-service digital marketing agency. The company began with a clear mission to address the common frustrations businesses faced with SEO services—lack of transparency, poor communication, and questionable results.
What Separates Us From The Competition
Over the years, as the digital landscape expanded, so did our capabilities. We transcended our initial focus on SEO to excel in a wider array of digital marketing services. Through strategic hiring and acquisitions of some of Utah’s top agencies, we assembled Utah’s finest talent under the Upward Engine banner. Today, we offer a comprehensive suite of services that include custom web design, search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, social media marketing, and more, making us the go-to choice for businesses looking to enhance their online presence. Our growth and diversification reflect our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients and maintaining our position at the forefront of the digital marketing industry.
Our Guiding Principles
We Operate Under Three Primary Principles of Business:
Be Transparent
We show the exact work that is being paid for & our programs are set up on an exact number of things to be accomplished.
Get Results
Get Results boils down to following algorithm changes and making sure that we are up to date with the latest white hat strategies.
Earn Loyalty
Earning Loyalty comes when we prove ourselves by showing positive ROI and holding no contracts at the same time.
Our Leadership
Paul Staten
CEO / Founder
Braeden Ashby
Director of Client Services
Angie Tolman
Director of Administration
Toby Eborn
Director Of Business Development
Celeste Hill
Director of Enterprise Services
Destiny Pidgeon
Director of Operations
Joshua Sheer
Director of Advertising
Kirk Madsen
Director of Web Services
Ridge Anderson
Director of SEO