Smart, planet-friendly websites built with your mission in mind
Sustainable website design that shares your story, strengthens your mission, and makes your impact impossible to ignore.
The internet currently produces almost 4% of carbon emissions globally
Every click, scroll, and video stream uses electricity and with billions of websites online, that adds up.
As sites become heavier and more complex, their environmental impact continues to grow.
You’ve got a mission that matters
You’re showing up for your community, your cause, your clients – maybe even the planet.
But your website? It’s falling behind.
It’s slow, clunky, probably inaccessible; it doesn’t reflect who you are or what you’re working towards.
Bottom line? It’s holding you back – and it’s time that changed.
At Whale Tail Digital, I work with values-led brands and eco-conscious changemakers to create intentional, sustainable websites – sites that are good for people and better for the planet.
From full redesigns to focused fixes, we’ll build a site that works with your mission, not against it.
Because impact deserves infrastructure. You don’t have to sacrifice strategy or sustainability to get there.
About Whale Tail Digital
Creating positive change in the world, one website at a time
I’m Sez – web designer, WordPress nerd, sustainability advocate, and founder of Whale Tail Digital.
I work with values-led brands, NFPs and eco-conscious changemakers to create accessible, strategic, and low-impact websites that feel like them and honour their mission.
I’m not about boss-babe energy or dudebro marketing tactics – I’m here for thoughtful design, transparent strategy, and web experiences that empower you and your audience.
And the name ‘Whale Tail Digital’?
Every humpback whale’s tail – or fluke – is completely unique. It’s how we tell them apart. It’s also how I see my clients.
Your mission isn’t like anyone else’s. And your website shouldn’t be either.
With nearly 20 years of WordPress experience and a lifelong love of the ocean and environment, I believe websites should fit you, support your mission and be built with intention.
That’s what I do best.
Solutions that fit you - and your mission
One purpose, three pathways. Find the support your website needs.
Sustainable web design
Build a website that reflects your mission and supports it.
Sustainable from the outset and built with intention. Custom, semi-custom and one-page sites that reflect your values, grow with your goals, and connect with your community.
VIP sprints
For when your site needs a li’l bit of TLC (and you need it sorted, stat).
Single-session bookings (done in ONE day!) to tick off your task list or supercharge performance – fast, focused, and zero fluff.
Website strategy
Get unstuck, find focus, and move forward with clarity.
Footprint sessions offer a structured, strategic review of where you’re at and where you want to go, so you can take action with confidence.
Our ripple effect
Small changes creating big impact – for people, planet, and purpose.
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Websites with purpose, built together
Every project is a collaboration – your mission, my design expertise, and a shared commitment to people and planet. Together, we create websites that tell your story and amplify your impact.
Click to view the case studies.
Kind words from happy clients
The proof is in the plankton!
83% reduction in average CO₂ emissions!
Average B Grade carbon footprint!
insights From the Splash Zone
Ideas and resources to help you create a more intentional, sustainable online presence.
The cloud isn’t a cloud: What powers your website (and what it costs the planet)
The cloud isn’t weightless or impact-free – it’s powered by real servers using real energy. Learn what’s really behind your website, and how to reduce its carbon cost.
The story behind our template names: Real whales, real waters, real impact
A tribute to the real whales of Hervey Bay who inspired the names behind our website templates, and how their stories are now woven into the purpose-driven designs I create for clients.
How to Reduce Your Website’s Carbon Footprint
Did you know your website has a carbon footprint? Learn how to make your site faster, greener, and better for your visitors – and the planet.
Ready to make waves with your website?
Whether you’re solo, NFP, or a small team, let’s build a site that reflects your mission and helps it go further.
Subscribe to the Sustainable Splash
The Sustainable Splash is my semi-regular newsletter packed with digital insights, ethical strategy, and sustainability vibes – perfect for purpose-led brands who want to make waves online (without the burnout).
Zero spam. Just thoughtful goodness (and the occasional whale pun!), straight from the Bay.
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