About Upward Engine

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.

We’ve built in excess of 600 websites
We have been awarded as a Inc 5000 honoree, placing in the inc 5000 for 7 years in a row
We employ over 55 in the United States and over 35 internationally

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

Celeste Hill

Director of Enterprise Services

Destiny Pidgeon

Director of Operations

Joshua Sheer

Director of Advertising

Kirk Madsen

Director of Web Services

Mark Singleton

Director of Technology