WebCami Podcast

Cami MacNamara

Welcome to The WebCami Podcast—Web Designer Habits Edition, your go-to resource for building better habits as a web designer. Each week, I focus on one actionable habit to help you streamline workflows, stay organized, and grow your business. Whether you're a WordPress enthusiast, a Squarespace pro, or a solopreneur looking to level up, this podcast is packed with practical tips, insights, and personal stories to keep you inspired. Join me, Cami MacNamara—an experienced web designer with over 20 years in the industry—as I help you build habits to make your business (and life) run smoother. Let’s keep building better habits together!

  1. 2d ago

    Web Designer Habits Mind Your Own Business

    For months, I have seen posts claiming that WordPress is dying and AI will replace web designers. Even when you understand that dramatic headlines are designed to attract attention, reading them repeatedly can still create doubt about your business. In this episode, I talk about why it is important to stop reacting to someone else’s predictions and take a realistic look at what is happening in your own business. Review your inquiries, current projects, recent revenue, referrals, and client conversations before deciding that you need to change direction. Your actual business activity is more useful than someone else’s opinion on social media. If clients are still reaching out, projects are moving forward, and referrals are coming in, do not let doom scrolling convince you that something is broken. Mind your own business and let your own data guide your next steps. Newsletter: https://webdesignerhabits.com About your host Cami MacNamara, otherwise known as WebCami, is the owner of WebCami LLC, a one-person web design agency in Seattle, Washington. She is the creator of WebDesignerHabits.com, a weekly habit series for small business web designers. Cami has developed over 700 websites in her career and manages more than 200 websites each month as a solopreneur. She is a former GoDaddy Pro Ambassador and co-hosted a WordPress Meetup in Seattle from 2018–2023. Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/webcamicafe/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@webcami Learn more about WebCami: https://webcami.com

  2. Jul 19

    Web Designer Habits Say No to Weekend Fixes

    Do you find yourself answering client emails or making website updates on the weekend? It may seem like great customer service, but over time it teaches clients that you're available seven days a week. In this episode, I share why setting weekend boundaries is one of the healthiest habits you can build as a web designer. You'll learn how to establish clear business hours, schedule emails to send on Monday, define what constitutes a true emergency, and avoid the temptation to check your inbox all weekend long. Protecting your weekends isn't about doing less for your clients. It's about creating realistic expectations that allow you to recharge and return to work focused, creative, and ready to provide your best service. Healthy boundaries make you a better designer and a better business owner. Newsletter: https://webdesignerhabits.com About your host Cami MacNamara, otherwise known as WebCami, is the owner of WebCami LLC, a one-person web design agency in Seattle, Washington. She is the creator of WebDesignerHabits.com, a weekly habit series for small business web designers. Cami has developed over 700 websites in her career and manages more than 200 websites each month as a solopreneur. She is a former GoDaddy Pro Ambassador and co-hosted a WordPress Meetup in Seattle from 2018–2023. Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/webcamicafe/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@webcami Learn more about WebCami: https://webcami.com

  3. Jul 12

    Web Designer Habits Calendar Your Tasks

    Feeling overwhelmed by an endless to-do list? One of the easiest ways to reduce stress and stay on top of your workload is to stop keeping tasks in your head—or on a growing list—and start putting them directly on your calendar. In this episode, I share why calendaring your tasks has become one of my favorite productivity habits. You'll learn how assigning due dates to every task creates a clear roadmap for your week, helps prevent deadlines from slipping through the cracks, and makes it easier to stay focused on your priorities. I'll also share why I use Google Tasks with Google Calendar, why I avoid assigning specific times to most tasks, and how keeping your system simple can actually make you more productive. The goal isn't to become better at managing tasks—it's to spend more time designing websites and serving your clients. Newsletter:https://webdesignerhabits.com About your host Cami MacNamara, otherwise known as WebCami, is the owner of WebCami LLC, a one-person web design agency in Seattle, Washington. She is the creator of WebDesignerHabits.com, a weekly habit series for small business web designers. Cami has developed over 700 websites in her career and manages more than 200 websites each month as a solopreneur. She is a former GoDaddy Pro Ambassador and co-hosted a WordPress Meetup in Seattle from 2018–2023. Join my Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/webcamicafe/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@webcami Learn more about WebCami:https://webcami.com

  4. Jun 29

    Web Designer Habits Stop Typing and Start Talking

    In this episode of Web Designer Habits, Cami talks about why using your voice instead of your keyboard can be such a powerful habit in your business. As web designers, we spend a lot of time writing emails, proposals, website copy, documentation, social posts, and AI prompts. Voice dictation can help you get your ideas out faster and make your writing sound more natural. This week’s habit is to stop typing and start talking. The next time you need to write an email, create an AI prompt, or brainstorm an idea, try using your voice first instead of your keyboard. It does not have to be perfect. Just get your thoughts out and clean them up afterward. Sign up for the newsletter here:https://webdesignerhabits.com About your host:Cami MacNamara, otherwise known as WebCami, is the owner of WebCami LLC, a one-person web design agency in Seattle, Washington. She is the creator of WebDesignerHabits.com, a weekly habit series for small business web designers. Cami has developed over 700 websites in her career and manages more than 200 websites each month as a solopreneur. She is a former GoDaddy Pro and the original GoDaddy Pro Ambassador. She also previously co-hosted a beginner WordPress Meetup in Seattle from 2018 to 2023. More WebCami links:Join my Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/webcamicafe/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@webcami To view my business website, visit:https://webcami.com/

  5. Jun 22

    Web Designer Habits Offer Free Strategy Sessions

    In this episode of Web Designer Habits, Cami talks about why offering free strategy sessions can be such a valuable habit for a web design business. These sessions are a simple way to reconnect with current and past clients, strengthen relationships, and create new opportunities for future work. This week’s habit is to reach out to selected clients and offer them a free 30-minute strategy session. These conversations give clients space to ask questions, talk through ideas, and get your perspective on how their website can better support their goals. They are helpful, relationship-focused, and often open the door to new projects, clearer priorities, and stronger long-term connections. Sign up for the newsletter here:https://webdesignerhabits.com About your host:Cami MacNamara, otherwise known as WebCami, is the owner of WebCami LLC, a one-person web design agency in Seattle, Washington. She is the creator of WebDesignerHabits.com, a weekly habit series for small business web designers. Cami has developed over 700 websites in her career and manages more than 200 websites each month as a solopreneur. She is a former GoDaddy Pro and the original GoDaddy Pro Ambassador. She also previously co-hosted a beginner WordPress Meetup in Seattle from 2018 to 2023. More WebCami links:Join my Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/webcamicafe/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@webcami To view my business website, visit:https://webcami.com/

  6. Jun 14

    Web Designer Habits Budget for Business Travel

    In this episode of Web Designer Habits, Cami talks about why budgeting for business travel can be such a smart habit in your business. Conferences, meetups, and professional events can open the door to learning, networking, and new opportunities, but they are much easier to attend when you plan for them ahead of time. This week’s habit is to set aside money each month for conferences, meetups, and professional events so business travel becomes a planned investment instead of a last-minute expense. When you budget ahead for registration, lodging, transportation, meals, and a little breathing room, these opportunities can feel much more accessible. Business travel is not just an expense. It can be an investment in your professional growth and relationships. Sign up for the newsletter here:https://webdesignerhabits.com About your host:Cami MacNamara, otherwise known as WebCami, is the owner of WebCami LLC, a one-person web design agency in Seattle, Washington. She is the creator of WebDesignerHabits.com, a weekly habit series for small business web designers. Cami has developed over 700 websites in her career and manages more than 200 websites each month as a solopreneur. She is a former GoDaddy Pro and the original GoDaddy Pro Ambassador. She also previously co-hosted a beginner WordPress Meetup in Seattle from 2018 to 2023. More WebCami links:Join my Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/webcamicafe/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel To view my business website, visit:https://webcami.com/

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Welcome to The WebCami Podcast—Web Designer Habits Edition, your go-to resource for building better habits as a web designer. Each week, I focus on one actionable habit to help you streamline workflows, stay organized, and grow your business. Whether you're a WordPress enthusiast, a Squarespace pro, or a solopreneur looking to level up, this podcast is packed with practical tips, insights, and personal stories to keep you inspired. Join me, Cami MacNamara—an experienced web designer with over 20 years in the industry—as I help you build habits to make your business (and life) run smoother. Let’s keep building better habits together!