Sez Gower is an Australian web designer dedicated to creating environmentally friendly and inclusive websites. And she is one of the most talented and kind humans that I know. I suspect it's because of her time spent with whales and also because she's just the best. 

Discover how sustainability and a love for whales inspire her work and business philosophy.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Sez’s journey from childhood passions in dinosaurs and dancing to her career in web design
• The importance of sustainability in digital spaces and how websites impact the environment
• Practical steps to assess and improve your website’s carbon footprint
• Key accessibility and inclusivity considerations for websites
• Sez’s story of how whales became a core part of her personal and professional identity
• How to start small with sustainable website practices to make a difference
• The significance of unique whale tails as a business branding analogy
• Why treating your website as a vital business tool is crucial for growth and efficiency
• Sez’s insights on raising awareness about digital sustainability and empowering women in tech

Key links:

Carbon footprint calculators

• websitecarbon.com
• ecograder.com
• digitalbeacon.co

Accessibility checker

• webaim.org (WAVE tool)

Site speed checkers

• gtmetrix.com
• Google PageSpeed Insights

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About Sez: 

Sez Gower is a web designer and founder of Whale Tail Digital, a sustainable web design studio based in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia. She's on a mission to prove that doing good online doesn't have to cost the earth - building low-carbon, accessible websites for values-led businesses and organisations worldwide.

Find her at https://whaletaildigital.com.au