SEO Services β Upward Engine
Search Engine Optimization: Get found by customers
who are already looking
SEO puts your business in front of people actively searching for what you offer β without paying for every click. We build rankings that compound over time and drive leads long after the work is done.
Avg. time to first results
Inc. 5000 Honoree
Years of SEO expertise
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We'll review your rankings, traffic gaps, and top opportunities β no commitment required.
No spam. No long-term contracts.
What is SEO?
The difference between being found and being invisible in search engines
Search Engine Optimization is the process of making your website show up when your customers search for what you sell. When someone types "plumber near me" or "best dental implants in [city]" into Google Search, SEO determines whether they see your business β or your competitor's.
Unlike paid ads, SEO doesn't stop working when you stop paying. Every page you rank, every keyword you own, every link you earn compounds over time β building an asset that drives traffic and leads for years.
At Upward Engine, we've been doing this since 2013. We know which tactics actually move the needle, and we'll show you exactly what we're doing β no black boxes, no mystery reports.
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Businesses ranked
Inc. 5000 honoree
SEO Solutions
Our search engine optimization services
Our comprehensive SEO services are organized two ways: by the strategy that fits your business model, and by the specific capability you need. Click any card to learn more.
SEO Service By Strategy & Approach
Choose the search engine optimization strategies that fit your business model
Local SEO
Rank in Google Maps and local searches when customers in your city are looking for what you offer. The most important SEO investment for any location-based business.
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AI SEO / Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
Optimize for ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews β so your business gets cited in AI-driven search results, not just traditional blue links.
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Ecommerce SEO
Rank product and category pages for high-intent buying searches. Turn organic traffic into online sales without paying per click on every transaction.
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National SEO
Compete for competitive, high-value keywords across the entire US market. Built for businesses with a nationwide audience and no geographic constraint.
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Franchise SEO
Coordinated SEO strategy across every franchise location β consistent brand authority at the national level and strong local rankings for each individual location.
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B2B SEO
SEO strategy built around long buying cycles, procurement intent, and the niche decision-makers who sign contracts. We rank B2B companies for the terms that actually generate RFQs.
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White Label SEO
Full SEO delivery under your agency's brand. We do the work, you take the credit β with transparent reporting and no client conflicts.
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SEO by Industry
Tailored marketing strategies for your specific market β from healthcare and legal to home services and SaaS. We know how your customers search.
Browse industries β
SEO service By Capability
Specific SEO services to strengthen any weak point
Link Building & Off-Page SEO
Earn high-authority backlinks from real publications β raising your domain credibility and giving Google stronger signals to rank your pages higher.
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Content Writing & On-Page SEO
Pages written to rank and copy crafted to convert β keyword-targeted content that satisfies search intent and moves visitors toward contacting you.
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Technical SEO
Fix the under-the-hood issues holding your rankings back: slow load times, crawl errors, duplicate content, Core Web Vitals, and mobile usability problems.
Learn about Technical SEO β
GBP Optimization
Maximize your Google Business Profile for local pack visibility, phone calls, and direction requests β the most direct path to local customers finding you.
Learn about GBP Optimization β
SEO for Site Migrations
Protect your search rankings when replatforming, relaunching, or restructuring your site. A migration without SEO oversight can wipe years of ranking gains overnight.
Learn about Migration SEO β
SEO Audits & Reports
A comprehensive audit gives you a clear picture of where you stand, what's hurting your rankings, and exactly what to prioritize to move the needle fastest.
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Citation Building & Management
Consistent name, address, and phone listings across every directory Google checks β because conflicting citations quietly suppress your local rankings.
Learn about Citation Building β
Free β no commitment
Find out what our SEO experts can do for your business
We'll audit your current rankings, identify the keywords your competitors are winning, and show you exactly what it would take to get there.
How it works
Our SEO process, step by step
We've refined this process across hundreds of clients in dozens of industries. Here's exactly what happens when you start an SEO engagement with us.
01
Audit & SEO strategy
We dig into your current rankings, technical health, backlink profile, and competitors β then build a custom roadmap with clear priorities and expected timelines.
02
On-page optimization & technical SEO
We optimize your existing pages, fix technical issues, and build out new content targeting the keywords your customers are actually searching for.
03
Authority building
We earn high-quality backlinks from relevant, reputable publications and sites β increasing your domain authority and giving Google more reasons to trust your site.
04
Track & scale
We monitor rankings, traffic, and conversions continuously β sharing plain-English reports every month and scaling the strategies that are delivering the best results.
Why SEO WORKS
The business case for investing in organic search engine optimization
SEO isn't a cost β it's one of the highest-ROI marketing investments a business can make. Here's why it works, and what you're leaving on the table without it.
It compounds over time
Unlike ads that stop the moment you stop paying, every ranking you earn keeps driving traffic. A page that ranks today can still be pulling leads in three years.
Buyers are already looking
SEO puts you in front of people in the act of searching for what you sell β not interrupting them with ads while they're doing something else. Higher intent means higher conversion rates.
Lower cost per lead over time
Paid ads have a fixed cost per click that never goes down. SEO's cost per lead drops as your rankings grow β meaning the same budget delivers more and more over time.
Builds credibility, not just traffic
Ranking highly signals authority. Many customers consciously trust businesses they find organically over sponsored search engine results β especially for considered purchases.
With SEO vs. without it
With Upward Engine SEO
Without SEO
β Ranking on page 1 for terms buyers search
β Buried on page 3 or beyond
β Leads arriving 24/7 from organic search
β Leads only when ads are running
β Visible in Google Maps & local pack
β Invisible to nearby customers
β Cited by ChatGPT, Gemini & AI search
β Missing from AI-powered answers
β Cost per lead decreases as rankings grow
β Paying the same (or more) per click forever
Proven results
Real outcomes from real clients
We're a little different from other SEO companies because we don't celebrate search engine rankings. We celebrate the revenue, leads, and growth those rankings produce.
Home Services Β· Local SEO
Plumbing company, Layton UT. Started with a brand-new website and zero organic presence. After five years of consistent SEO, they're the dominant local result in their market β and organic search is their top lead source.
Healthcare Β· Local SEO
Dental implant specialist, South Florida. Multi-market practice serving Miami, Delray Beach & Pembroke Pines. We built stable Page 1 rankings across high-intent implant keywords before competitors could entrench.
B2B Manufacturing Β· SEO + Content
Precision tooling manufacturer, family-owned. A close-tolerance manufacturer with 50+ years of expertise was invisible in modern digital procurement. We rebuilt site architecture and targeted RFQ-intent keywords to capture the buyers they were missing.
Recommended add-ons
Services that amplify your SEO
SEO works best when it's not working alone. These digital marketing services pair naturally with an SEO engagement to drive faster and stronger results.
Paid Advertising
Google Ads
While your SEO builds momentum over the first few months, Google Ads keeps leads flowing immediately. Running both in parallel gives you instant visibility now and compounding organic growth for the long term β with shared keyword data that makes both smarter.
Why it pairs with SEO
Ads data reveals which keywords actually convert, so you can double down on those in your SEO strategy β and vice versa.
Explore Google Ads β
Web Design
Web Design & Development
Traffic without conversion is wasted effort. A fast, mobile-optimized, well-structured website makes your SEO search results more valuable by turning visitors into actual leads β and also helps you rank higher, since Google factors in user experience and page speed.
Why it pairs with SEO
Core Web Vitals (load speed, stability, interactivity) are ranking signals. A better website is also a better SEO asset.
Explore Web Design β
Why Upward Engine
SEO done the right way
We've been doing this since 2013. Seven consecutive Inc. 5000 rankings don't happen by accident β they happen because our values shine through in our SEO efforts.
Be Transparent
You see every action we take, every result it drives, and exactly what your investment produces β in plain English. No mystery reports. No "trust us, it's working."
Get Results
We follow algorithm changes in real time, run white-hat strategies that hold up, and measure outcomes tied to your actual business goals β not just keyword positions.
Earn Loyalty
No long-term contracts β ever. We earn your business month by month. Our retention rate speaks for itself: clients stay because they keep seeing results, full stop.
SEO questions
Answers before you reach out
Something not answered here? Ask us directly β we respond within one business day.
How long does SEO take to show results?
Most clients start seeing meaningful ranking movement within 3β6 months. Significant traffic and lead increases typically follow by months 6β12, then continue to compound. SEO is a long-term investment β the longer you work it, the better the return. We share plain-English monthly reports so you know exactly where things stand at every stage.
Is SEO still worth it with AI changing search?
Yes β arguably more than ever. AI search tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google’s AI Overviews pull their answers from the same signals SEO has always optimized for: authoritative content, trustworthy links, well-structured sites. Businesses with strong SEO foundations are cited in AI answers far more often than those without. We also offer dedicated AI SEO / GEO services for clients who want to optimize specifically for these platforms.
What's the difference between SEO and Google Ads?
Google Ads puts you at the top of results immediately β but you pay for every click, and the moment you stop, you disappear. SEO earns you rankings organically β it takes longer to build, but once you’re there, traffic is essentially free, and it doesn’t stop if you pause spending. Most businesses benefit most from running both: ads for immediate results while SEO builds the long-term asset.
Do you use any tactics that could get my site penalized?
Never. We practice only white-hat SEO β strategies Google explicitly endorses. No link farms, no keyword stuffing, no cloaking or hidden text. Shortcuts can produce short-term gains but carry serious risk of Google penalties that can wipe rankings overnight. Our approach is slower to build but permanent.
How do you measure SEO success?
Rankings are a leading indicator, but we ultimately measure what matters to your business: organic traffic, leads, phone calls, form submissions, and revenue attributable to search. We set up proper tracking at the start of every engagement so you can see the direct line between SEO work and business outcomes.
Can you work alongside our existing marketing team?
Absolutely. Many of our clients have in-house marketing teams or work with other marketing agencies. Our SEO team integrates seamlessly β sharing data, coordinating on content, and making sure SEO is aligned with everything else you’re doing. We’re a partner, not a siloed vendor.
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Get a free audit of your current rankings, traffic gaps, and the specific opportunities available for your business. No commitment, no sales pressure β just a clear picture of where you stand and what's possible.
No commitment Β· No long-term contracts Β· Results-focused from day one