Joining the dots on your web & AI journey

DotScott helps local businesses understand, adopt and get real value from AI through practical training, consultancy, workshops and a system you can use from day one, with no prior knowledge needed.

.training

Learn the essentials at your own pace, in plain English.

.consultancy

Find where AI can save you time and money in your business.

.workshops

Hands-on sessions for you and your team.

your AI system

A practical, documented set of tools and processes you can keep using.

.how it works

Simple steps, no jargon
Step 1, Chat: We talk about your business, your goals and where you are with AI right now. Complete beginners are welcome.
Step 2, Discover: I find the places where AI could save you time, cut costs or help you win more work.
Step 3, Learn: Training and workshops, in plain English, for you and your team.
Step 4, Build: We put together a practical AI system with the tools, processes and guides you need to keep using it long after we’re done.

.hello, I'm Scott

I’ve spent my career helping local businesses get found online, building websites and improving SEO through eseyo. Over time, more and more clients started asking me about AI: where to start, what’s worth using and what’s just hype. DotScott is my answer. I’ll help you cut through the noise, learn what matters and put AI to work in your business in a way that suits you, your team and your budget.

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