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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.

3–6mo

Avg. time to first results

7Γ—

Inc. 5000 Honoree

10+

Years of SEO expertise

Get your free SEO audit

We'll review your rankings, traffic gaps, and top opportunities β€” no commitment required.

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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.

Talk to an SEO specialist
10+

Years of SEO expertise

500+

Businesses ranked

7Γ—

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.

Learn about Local SEO β†’

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.

Learn about AI SEO β†’

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.

Learn about Ecommerce SEO β†’

National SEO

Compete for competitive, high-value keywords across the entire US market. Built for businesses with a nationwide audience and no geographic constraint.

Learn about National SEO β†’

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.

Learn about Franchise SEO β†’

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.

Learn about B2B SEO β†’

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.

Learn about White Label SEO β†’

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.

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SEO service By Capability

Specific SEO services to strengthen any weak point

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.

Get my free SEO audit

or call 385-247-9188

No contracts Β· Results in 48 hrs

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

βœ“ Ranking on page 1 for terms buyers search

βœ— Buried on page 3 or beyond

βœ“ Leads arriving 24/7 from organic search

βœ— Leads only when ads are running

βœ“ Visible in Google Maps & local pack

βœ— Invisible to nearby customers

βœ“ Cited by ChatGPT, Gemini & AI search

βœ— Missing from AI-powered answers

βœ“ Cost per lead decreases as rankings grow

βœ— Paying the same (or more) per click forever

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 – 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.

Ready to rank?

Let's find out what SEO
can do for your business

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