Utah's Premier Digital Marketing Agency
Digital marketing services that deliver results
From award-winning SEO and high-converting paid ads to custom web design and AI search optimization — Upward Engine drives real, trackable growth for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises.
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Sound familiar?
Most marketing agencies leave you in the dark
Many digital marketing companies offer vague reports, zero accountability, copy-paste marketing strategies. Here's what that's actually costing your business:
Invisible on Google
Competitors are ranking for your best keywords while your site collects dust on page 3.
Ad spend with nothing to show
You're paying for clicks that don't convert — with no clear explanation of why.
A website that doesn't generate leads
Slow, outdated, not optimized for how people search today — including AI search.
No transparency from your digital marketing agency
A monthly PDF you can't interpret, no account access, and a different contact every call.
What inaction is costing you right now
Competitors continue to capture the market share that should be yours.
Every month of weak SEO compounds — recovery takes twice as long as prevention.
Ad budgets keep draining without a clear attribution model or conversion strategy in place.
As AI search (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) grows, businesses without generative engine optimization (GEO) become invisible in a whole new channel.
Each marketing agency switch loses momentum — history, data, and strategy reset to zero.
Our services
Everything you need to grow online
Click any service to explore what's included. As a full-service digital marketing agency, our strategies can adapt to your specific needs.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Rank higher, earn organic traffic, and own your keyword real estate for the long term.By strategy & approachRank in Google Maps and local searches in your city or service area.
Compete for high-value keywords across the entire US market.
Coordinated SEO for multi-location franchise networks.
Product and category page rankings that drive online sales.
Search strategy built around long buying cycles and procurement intent.
Get cited in ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews.
Full SEO delivery under your agency’s brand, with no conflicts.
Tailored approaches for your specific market and customer type.
By capabilityEarn authoritative backlinks that raise your domain credibility.
Pages written to rank and copy crafted to convert.
Fix the site health issues quietly holding your rankings back.
Maximize your Google Business Profile for local visibility and calls.
Protect your rankings when replatforming or relaunching your site.
A clear picture of where you stand and exactly what to fix first.
Citation Building & Management
Consistent NAP listings across every directory Google checks.
What you gain
More qualified traffic from buyers actively searching for what you offer — without paying per click. SEO compounds over time, making it the highest long-term ROI in digital marketing. We also optimize for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews.
Paid Advertising/PPC Marketing
High-ROI digital marketing campaigns Google ads, social platforms, and programmatic formats — managed and optimized continuously.Paid Search / PPCTop-of-search ads reaching buyers with high purchase intent.
Lower-cost search ads across Bing and the Microsoft network.
Product listing ads that show price and image in search results.
Pay-per-lead local ads with a Google Guaranteed badge.
Video ads reaching targeted audiences across YouTube’s network.
Search ads targeting the decision-makers who sign B2B contracts.
Paid SocialBrand, lead gen, and retargeting campaigns across Meta’s platforms.
The most precise B2B targeting in paid social.
Ads inside the specific communities your audience already uses.
Programmatic / DisplayStay visible to past visitors until they’re ready to buy.
Visual ads across millions of sites for awareness and traffic.
Target people who physically enter a defined location or zone.
Targeted video ads on streaming TV and connected devices.
What you gain
Immediate visibility while your SEO builds long-term momentum. We design, launch, and continuously refine campaigns across every channel to maximize every dollar — with full account transparency and no “set it and forget it.”
Web Design & Development
Fast, beautiful, conversion-optimized websites — built to rank and built to sell.How we can helpFully custom websites built to rank in search and convert visitors into leads.
Managed hosting with daily backups, security monitoring, and fast load times.
Landing pages, conversion optimization, and design work that supports growth.
What you gain
A website that works as your best-performing salesperson — mobile-optimized, fast-loading, and built to convert visitors into leads from day one. Includes ecommerce, custom functionality, and secure integrations.
Branding & Graphic Design
Logos, identity systems, and visual storytelling that make your brand impossible to ignore.How we can helpLogo, color system, and brand guidelines that create a consistent, recognizable presence.
Marketing materials, social graphics, and print assets that make your brand look the part.
What you gain
A cohesive brand presence that builds recognition, earns trust instantly, and makes every marketing channel work harder — from your logo to your social graphics to your sales collateral.
Non-Profit Digital Marketing
Mission-driven marketing that grows your reach, donors, and community impact — with special nonprofit pricing.How we can helpOrganic rankings that help donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries find your mission.
Websites built to tell your story, drive donations, and grow community impact.
Daily backups, security monitoring, and fast hosting — at no cost to qualifying orgs.
What you gain
Discounted services, free website hosting with daily backups and real-time malware scanning, and a marketing team that genuinely cares about your mission — not just your budget.
Free — no commitment
See exactly where your
business stands online
We'll audit your rankings, ad performance, and digital presence — and show you the specific opportunities available in your market.
The process
How our internet marketing services drive ROI for your business
Our four-step process has been refined across 500+ clients. Here's exactly what happens when you work with us.
01
Consultation & Marketing Strategy
We start with an initial consultation to understand your business, goals, and audience — then build a customized digital marketing plan from scratch.
02
Execution & Implementation
We implement your plan across SEO, ad campaigns, web updates, and/or GEO — with full transparency into every action taken and why.
03
Continuous Analysis
We monitor performance data constantly, adapting to algorithm changes and refocusing on high-quality traffic that converts — not just rankings.
04
Deliver Results & Scale
We maximize leads and conversions with the data we've gathered — then scale the strategies that are delivering into serious business expansion.
Industries we serve
Online marketing built to grow your business
We work with small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises, and nonprofits across a wide range of industries nationwide.
Our values
Three things our marketing experts are obsessed with
These aren't taglines. They're the operating principles that have earned us seven consecutive Inc. 5000 rankings.
Be Transparent
You own your accounts — always. We provide clear, detailed reports of every action we take and outline specific deliverables within each program. You know exactly what you're getting for your investment, in plain English.
Get Results
Our goal is to establish a positive ROI within months — not years. We follow algorithm changes, execute white-hat digital marketing strategies, and track measurable outcomes tied to your actual business goals. We don't celebrate impressions; we celebrate revenue.
Earn Loyalty
No long-term contracts. We earn your business every single month by delivering measurable ROI. Our retention rate speaks for itself — clients stay because the work speaks for itself, not because they're locked in.
Social proof
What our clients say about our digital marketing services
★★★★★
"I have really enjoyed working with Mark. He really knows his stuff. I am able to work directly with the person on his team that is the one actually working on my marketing. As a small business owner, I don't have the resources to spend money on things that just might work. Mark and his company takes all of the guess work out of my online marketing."
Michael Fisher
Small Business Owner
★★★★★
"Absolutely amazing company! Evan took the time to listen and understand my company's goals and had a solution for most of my marketing hurdles. I would not even think of researching another marketing company — they have exactly what I need to build my traffic & conversions."
Steve Bunker
Business Owner
★★★★★
"Great customer service! Allie is always available to answer questions when needed and my online ranking is great. I would definitely recommend Upward Engine."
Ellen Negley
Upward Engine Client
Featured case studies
Healthcare · SEO
Dental implant specialist, South Florida
Multi-market implant practice serving Miami, Delray Beach, and Pembroke Pines needed stable Page 1 rankings in a highly competitive market.
Stable Page-1 rankings achieved
Manufacturing · SEO + Content
Precision tooling manufacturer, family-owned
A family-owned manufacturer with 50+ years of close-tolerance expertise, struggling to capture the modern digital procurement cycle.
Digital procurement pipeline built
Home Services · Local SEO
Plumbing company, Layton UT
Brand-new website and zero organic presence — scaled to local market leader over 5 years.
#1 in local market
Common questions
Answers before you pick up the phone
Don't see your question? Contact us and we'll get back to you within one business day.
How long does SEO take to show results?
Most clients see meaningful ranking movement within 3–6 months, with significant traffic and lead increases typically showing by months 6–12. SEO is a compounding investment — the longer you work it, the better the returns. We provide monthly reporting with plain-English explanations of exactly where things stand.
Do you require long-term contracts?
No. We operate on month-to-month retainers for most services. We believe in earning your business every month — not locking you in. Project-based work (like web design) has defined scopes, but ongoing digital marketing services are always flexible.
Can you handle SEO and paid ads together?
Absolutely — and it’s usually the best approach. Paid ads deliver immediate visibility while SEO builds long-term organic authority. We run integrated strategies across channels, sharing data between them so each campaign makes the other smarter over time.
What is GEO / AI SEO and do I need it?
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of optimizing your content to appear in AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. As more users get answers directly from AI interfaces, businesses without GEO optimization risk becoming invisible in a major and growing search channel. We’ve already developed proven GEO strategies and build them into our SEO programs.
Do you work with businesses outside of Utah?
Yes — we’re based in Riverton, Utah, but we work with clients across the US and internationally. We offer national SEO, enterprise campaigns, and remote-first collaboration. Our local SEO services can target any city or state in the US. See our full service areas.
What does the free audit actually include?
Our free audit covers your current search rankings, technical SEO health, competitor gap analysis, and a prioritized recommendation list — all delivered in plain English. It’s a real deliverable, not a sales deck. Most clients tell us it’s the most useful thing any agency has sent them before signing a contract.
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