Established in 1997, Toltech Digital is one of Scotland’s longest-standing digital marketing agencies, offering services from website design and search engine optimisation to email marketing, database management and AI adoption. Over the years, the company has worked with a wide range of owner-operated businesses, delivering measurable results and sustainable growth.

To adapt to the constantly evolving digital landscape, Toltech Digital’s co-founder and managing director, Brian Johnstone, sought guidance from Business Gateway. One-to-one support from adviser Mario Alonzi introduced the company to the Expert Help programme and funding from Inverclyde Council, enabling Toltech Digital to expand its services beyond the team’s existing resources and respond to client needs more effectively.

The impact on clients has been significant. Connelly Security Systems has seen its website grow from a modest eight pages to more than 180 high-performing SEO pages, while online booking is now used by over 10,000 customers. The company’s database-driven email campaigns reach 15,000 clients, delivering strong engagement and increasing brand visibility.

Other businesses, including McCaskie Butcher, have benefited from Toltech Digital’s expertise, transforming from small local suppliers into nationwide players. Clients such as GILES Engineering, Proterra Energy, Oban Sea School and Cowal Building Supplies highlight Toltech Digital’s proactive advice, responsiveness and personal approach as key to their success.

Clients have also praised Toltech Digital for combining technical expertise with a hands-on, personal approach. Businesses report that the agency operates as an extension of their teams, delivering professional, reliable service while continually driving improvement.

Mr Johnstone said: “We had excellent help from our Business Gateway adviser, Mario, who was very responsive and took the time to understand our needs and requests.

“Mario was extremely helpful in guiding us through the Expert Help programme and the Business Gateway research service and helped us access critical financial funding from Inverclyde Council.”

Mr Alonzi said: “In today’s fast-moving digital environment, adaptability isn’t optional, it’s essential. Working closely with Brian and the team at Toltech Digital, we’ve transformed evolving challenges into strategic opportunities.

“It’s been a real pleasure to see how much of an impact Toltech Digital’s services have on the wider business community in Scotland.”