Locally Rooted, Globally Conscious
Shirley Woods
Shirley Woods
👋 I'm Shirley, a local and dare I say, mature web designer and Certified Galloway and South Ayrshire Biosphere Guide. Recently, during a particularly difficult period, I found myself at a crossroads professionally. This personal turning point led me to discover a calling at the intersection of digital design and environmental responsibility.
That breakthrough came in the most unexpected way. During this time of soul-searching, I stumbled upon startling statistics about the carbon footprint of a single website and its devastating impact on the environment. The connection was instant and undeniable. Everything just clicked into place, and I knew I had to act.
Now I specialise in creating fast, low-carbon websites that work beautifully on rural connections while reflecting the sustainability values of my clients. My unique combination of technical expertise and regional knowledge helps carbon-conscious small businesses build authentic digital presences that honour both their customers and the UNESCO Biosphere they call home.
At Wee Media, I prove that sustainable web design isn't about compromise. It's about creating digital experiences that perform better while leaving the lightest possible footprint on the earth we love.
'It Hit Me Hard: How Could My Work As A Web Designer Contribute To The Very Problem That Was Harming Our Planet?'
'It Hit Me Hard: How Could My Work As A Web Designer Contribute To The Very Problem That Was Harming Our Planet?'
This revelation inspired me to re-evaluate not just my life, but the way I approached web design. I realised that a website should not only be a marketing tool but should also uphold the values of sustainability that matter to me and my clients.
Let's Estimate Your Website Carbon Footprint
Let's Estimate Your Website Carbon Footprint
For everyone who subscribes to my newsletter, I will reply within 24-48 hours with your estimated carbon footprint, so long as your email address matches your web address.
Your Digital Presence Has A Hidden Environmental Cost
Every click, scroll, and page load across the internet demands electricity, and lots of it. The cumulative effect? Digital carbon emissions that rival or surpass those of the entire global aviation industry.
Here's What Most Small Businesses Don't Realise
Your website could be silently undermining the very sustainability values you champion offline. In our Galloway & South Ayrshire Biosphere, this hidden contradiction matters more than ever.
But here's the good news: once you know your website's true environmental impact, you can transform it into a digital asset that genuinely reflects your eco-conscious values while performing better than ever.
The Low Carbon Web Collective
The Low Carbon Web Collective
Our client websites lead with proof, not promises.