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PLACE YOUR BUSINESS WHERE IT MATTERS
Appearing on the top pages of search results can make a big difference for your business, especially with the ever-changing updates of search engine giants and the growing competition online. At Upward Engine, we bring your business where it matters through Internet marketing strategies. Web design, SEO, PPC – you name it, we’ll handle it.

We were founded on three principles. Be transparent, get results and earn loyalty.

  • Min project size
    $1,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $100 - $149 / hr
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    Riverton, UT
  • Year founded
    Founded 2013
  • Languages
  • Timezones

2 Languages that we service

  • English
  • Spanish

1 Timezone that we service

MST
Mountain Standard Time (MST)

1 Locations

  • Riverton , UT

Industries
Business services
20%
Financial services
20%
Legal
20%
Medical
20%
Non-profit
20%
Clients
Small Business (<$10M)
90%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
10%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $1,000+
Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr
Rating for cost 4.7 /5

What Clients Have Said

Upward Engine offers competitive pricing with monthly billing, providing good value for cost. Clients appreciate their transparency and responsiveness. Specific project costs weren't detailed, but they cater to various business sizes and maintain a focus on measurable outcomes.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 52 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Upward Engine Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.8
  • Quality 4.7
  • Schedule 4.8
  • Cost 4.7
  • Willing to Refer 4.8

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Strong Client Communication

    Clients appreciate Upward Engine’s proactive and responsive communication. The team is known for keeping clients informed with regular updates and being available for discussions, which enhances the overall client experience and satisfaction.

  • Proactive and Transparent Approach

    Upward Engine is recognized for their proactive approach and transparency in dealings with clients. They are appreciated for being open to feedback and making necessary adjustments to meet client expectations.

  • Room for Improvement in Content Customization

    Some clients noted that while the content created was effective for SEO, it occasionally lacked customization to fit the specific brand voice or industry nuances. This suggests an area for potential improvement in tailoring content more closely to client needs.

  • Expertise in SEO and PPC

    Upward Engine is recognized for their expertise in SEO and PPC campaigns, effectively improving clients' rankings and increasing web traffic. Clients from various industries have noted significant improvements in their online presence and lead generation due to Upward Engine’s efforts.

  • Cultural Fit and Values Alignment

    Many clients choose Upward Engine because their company values align well with those of their clients. This cultural fit is often cited as a reason for successful collaborations and long-term partnerships.

  • Impressive Leadership and Team Support

    Clients frequently commend the leadership at Upward Engine, particularly noting the CEO’s involvement and the supportive team environment. This leadership style contributes to the company’s positive reputation and client trust.

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SEO for Education Admin Program Company

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Dec. 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their overall transparency has stood out in the partnership."

Aug 2, 2022
Marketing Director, Flynn's QuickEd
Anonymous
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  • Education
  • Salt Lake City, Utah
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

An education admin program company hired Upward Engine (formerly SEO Werkz) for SEO services. They are tasked with updating the website content, title tags, and meta descriptions to bring customers and increase web traffic.

Web Mgmt, SEO & PPC Mktg for Automotive Maintenance Company

  • Other Digital Marketing Search Engine Optimization Web Development
  • Less than $10,000
  • May 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They are professional and highly communicative."

Jul 28, 2022
Owner, Quarts & Lugnuts
Jacob Hatch
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  • Automotive
  • West Jordan, Utah
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

An automotive maintenance company partners with Upward Engine (formerly SEO Werkz) to maintain their website, implement a Google Ads campaign, and enhance their website's SEO.

SEO Services for Trailer Rental Company

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. - June 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I didn't feel like a number or a paycheck. They were personable, honest, and professional."

Jul 28, 2022
Sales Manager, Utah Trailer Pros
Lee Henrikson
  • Other industries
  • Draper, Utah
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

A trailer rental company hired Upward Engine (formerly SEO Werkz) to develop and execute an SEO strategy to help boost their website's Google page ranking. They worked on specific keywords to rank on the first page of Google.

SEO Services for Apparel Brands

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They really care about our results! We feel like we aren't just another cog in the agency wheel."

Jul 28, 2022
Head of Growth, Apparel Brands
Dallin Koski
  • Retail
  • Lehi, Utah
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review

Upward Engine (formerly SEO Werkz) provides SEO services to help two apparel brands expand their organic sales. After a discovery period, the vendor has proposed a comprehensive SEO plan to achieve the client's goals.

Paid Ad & Retargeting Campaigns for Business Law Firm

  • Content Marketing Other Digital Marketing Search Engine Optimization
  • Less than $10,000
  • Jan. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They are very knowledgeable."

Jul 28, 2022
CEO & Managing Partner, Freeman Lovell
Josh Freeman
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  • Legal
  • Salt Lake City, Utah
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

A business law firm partners with Upward Engine (formerly SEO Werkz) to analyze relevant keywords to their field, optimize their website, build and execute a paid ad campaign, and create a retargeting strategy to capture dropped leads.

Digital Marketing Services for Paralegal Practitioner

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • Less than $10,000
  • Mar. - July 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I liked that the company was local and kept me up to date on my campaign."

Jul 15, 2022
Owner & Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, Vanderhooft Legal
Peter Vanderhooft
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  • Legal
  • Millcreek, Utah
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Upward Engine (formerly SEO Werkz) was hired to provide digital marketing services for a legal services firm. This included content creation, backlinking, Google Analytics, and web copywriting. 

Web Redesign & SEO Services for Solar Contractor

  • Custom Software Development Web Design Web Development
  • Less than $10,000
  • May - July 2021
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They walked us through the process and let us know what to expect."

Jul 15, 2022
Multimedia Marketing Specialist, Intermountain Wind & Solar
Anonymous
  • Energy & natural resources
  • Centerville, Utah
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review

Upward Engine (formerly SEO Werkz) helped redesign a solar contractor's website to boost its overall functionality and design. The client kept up with a dedicated provider whenever they were needed. 

Web Dev & Advertising Services for Utility Company

  • Advertising
  • $1,000,000 to $9,999,999
  • Mar. 2014 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their work quality is excellent."

Jul 15, 2022
General Manager, Freeway
Richard Maughan
Verified
  • Utilities
  • Spanish Fork, Utah
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Upward Engine (formerly SEO Werkz) provides advertising services for a utility company to continue expanding and acquiring more customers. The team has also developed the firm's website and helps the client decide what ad types to use.

SEO for Catering Company

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. 2020 - June 2021
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their willingness to take the extra time to deliver what exactly we want was impressive."

Dec 14, 2021
Marketing Director, Totally Hitched LLC
Delaney Thurman
  • Other industries
  • Utah, United States
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

A catering company hired Upward Engine (formerly SEO Werkz) for SEO services. The team was tasked with improving the client's web traffic and generating leads.

Digital Marketing for Wedding & Food Truck Events Company

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • June - Nov. 2021
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They were great people with quality services."

Dec 14, 2021
Owner, Totally Hitched
Bryce Thurman
  • Other industries
  • Spanish Fork, Utah
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

A wedding and food truck events company hired Upward Engine (formerly SEO Werkz) for digital marketing services. The team was tasked with promoting the client's business services in order to reach the target audience.

Our Story

We are Upward Engine, founded as SEO Werkz in 2013 and grown into Utah’s full-service digital marketing team. Built around transparency, measurable results, and client loyalty, our 90+ global specialists deliver SEO, paid media, web design, branding, and enterprise services. We’ve built 600+ websites, earned Inc. 5000 recognition seven years running, and scale client ROI without long-term contracts.

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Verified Client Reviews
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Overall Review Rating
4.8
Source
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Last Updated
October 30, 2025

Business Entity

Business Entity Name SEO Werkz LLC
Source Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
Jurisdiction of Formation Utah
Date of Formation April 25, 2012
Status Active
Last Updated February 4, 2025
ID 8303147-0160

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Very Low Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated February 4, 2025
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