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.
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WriteSource Medical
Carbon footprint from D to A grade 83% reduction in average emissions Estimated 6 kg CO₂ saved/year WriteSource Medical is a boutique consultancy for medical writing, biostatistics and data managed. They wanted a refreshed website that mirrored their high-calibre, human-first approach and their expertise. They also requested the site be easy to navigate and update, … Read more
South Coast NRM
Carbon footprint from E to B grade 73% reduction in average emissions Estimated 8 kg CO₂ saved/year SCNRM is a not-for-profit organisation protecting the environment acrss WA’s south coast. This was a white label project working with Jess from PiPSQUEAK Services to provide a straight rebuild (no redesign required). The old SCNRM site had started … Read more
Refined Services
A grade carbon footprint for a new custom website The Refined Services team has been delivering compassionate aged care in their community since 2021, but when they came to me they didn’t have a website. With significant growth expected in the business, they knew they needed one. They wanted a website that reflects the depth … Read more
Sage Tourism Solutions
B grade carbon footprint for a new semi-custom website Ainsley is a sustainable tourism consultant and the beautiful presence behind Sage Tourism Solutions. When she came to me, she didn’t have a web presence at all, so it was time to change that! We crafted a brand-aligned site that tells her mission story beautiully, and … Read more
Stingray Beachhouse
Carbon footprint from C to B grade 53% reduction in average emissions Estimated 3 kg CO₂ saved/year Stingray Beachhouse is a privately owned beachside holiday accommodation in the idyllic Emu Point, located just outside Albany, WA. This project was done as the first white label collaboration with the amazing Jess from PiPSQUEAK Services – the … Read more
Kensho Boutique Pilates
B grade carbon footprint for a one-page rebuild Elaine from Kensho Boutique Pilates reached out when she needed a new single scrolling page website for her funnel, as she was planning some Meta ads. This build was actually done as a mash up between my ‘VIP intensive’ and old ‘Website in a Day’ offers. Mobile … Read more
Arrowpoint Capital
Carbon footprint from A to A+ grade 55% reduction in average emissions Estimated 1 kg CO₂ saved/year Arrowpoint Capital offers flexible, tailored debt solutions for Australian and New Zealand businesses. They originally had an older, static HTML site that didn’t align with the business or client goals and was hard to update. They wanted a … Read more
Australian Art Deco Festival, Leeton
Carbon footprint from B to A grade 23% reduction in average emissions Estimated 1 kg CO₂ saved/year The Australian Art Deco Festival Leeton, Australia’s largest Art Deco festival, celebrating all things 1910-1940, is an established but growing festival, held annually and celebrating Leeton’s stunning Art Deco architecture and the town’s history. The festival includes an … Read more
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.