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. 1d ago

    Web Designers Habits Schedule One In-Person Networking Event

    With WordCamp US happening this week, I’ve been thinking about how valuable in-person events have been throughout my career. The sessions are great, but often the conversations between sessions, meeting someone you’ve only known online, or making an unexpected connection can be just as valuable. In this episode, I talk about why in-person networking deserves a place in your marketing mix, especially when leads are inconsistent and relying entirely on the internet to bring in new business can feel unpredictable. You don’t need to become a full-time networker or attend every conference. The habit this week is simply to choose one event and get it on your calendar. I’ll share ideas for finding the right event, budgeting for conferences and networking, looking outside your usual circle, and following up with the people you meet. Whether it’s a WordCamp, WordPress meetup, BNI meeting, Chamber event, or an industry conference filled with potential clients, one good event can introduce you to people who may never have found you online. 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. Aug 10

    Web Design Habits Buy Back Your Time

    When you're running a one-person business, work isn't the only thing competing for your time. There's still a house to clean, groceries to buy, a yard to maintain, a car to take care of, and all the other things that happen outside your office. In this episode, I talk about why paying for help in your personal life can sometimes be one of the best investments you make in your time. This isn't about outsourcing parts of your business. It's about identifying the household chores and errands that take hours out of your week and deciding whether you'd rather pay someone else to handle them. I'll share why having a regular housekeeper has been worth it for me, along with other ways to buy back time, such as grocery delivery, car detailing, and yard work. And those saved hours don't have to become billable hours. They can mean finishing a project earlier, spending time with your family, or simply getting your weekend back. 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. Aug 2

    Web Designer Habits Review Your Client Contract

    When was the last time you actually read your client contract from beginning to end? If it's been a few years, there's a good chance it no longer reflects how your business operates today. In this episode, I share why I recently overhauled my own 12-page client agreement after more than 20 years in business. We talk about updating your contract for AI, accessibility, changing services, payment terms, project boundaries, and the lessons you've learned from past client projects. Your contract isn't just there to protect you legally. It sets expectations, defines your process, and helps clients understand exactly how you work. Taking time to review it each year can prevent misunderstandings and make your projects run much more smoothly. One of the resources I recommend is Monster Contracts. Their templates include current language around AI, accessibility, privacy, and other issues web designers should consider. https://monstercontracts.com/ref/99/#get-started 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. Jul 26

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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/

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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!