Who we are.
Why we exist.
The Local Dot helps local businesses turn disconnected activity into more local customers and real business growth.
We connect what you already have.
So everything works together.
Who is The Local Dot?
Two people who’ve spent their careers figuring out why customers choose one business over another. Now we’re putting everything we know behind local businesses.
Why The Local Dot exists
To stop local businesses getting ripped off by digital marketing agencies selling vanity services that don’t directly grow new customers or revenue.
Meet the founders
Two co-founders. Different strengths. Same mission.
Mark Preston
Customer Growth Strategist
Track record of achievements...
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£1bn+ revenue influenced through organic customer growth since 2001
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Creator of the Connect Those Dots Growth Framework®
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Generated tens of thousands confirmed customers per month organically
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Built, launched, and scales his own franchise network to 50+ (active) locations
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25+ years figuring out what actually makes customers choose one business over another
Mark figures out what needs to happen, why it matters and where the biggest customer growth opportunities are.
Joby Young
Local Growth Practitioner
Track record of achievements...
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Managed local SEO across hundreds of local businesses
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Hands-on experience managing hundreds of Google Business Profiles
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Specialist in helping local businesses get discovered when customers are actively searching
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Deep technical experience across websites, local search and organic visibility
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Experienced in identifying why competitors are winning local searches
Joby turns the strategy into action, connecting everything needed to make customer growth happen.
The Local Dot is new. Our experience isn't.
£1bn+
revenue influenced through organic customer growth
500+
locations helped grow from local to national scale
25+
years of real-world customer growth experience
50K+
confirmed customer appointments every month
50+
active local business owners supported, scaled, and sold