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. 72-73-Habit of the Week - Take Something Off Your Plate

    05/18/2025

    72-73-Habit of the Week - Take Something Off Your Plate

    This Week’s Habit:Take Something Off Your Plate to reduce overwhelm in your workload. What You’ll Learn:Why it’s important to regularly evaluate your workload and let go of what no longer serves you.How removing even meaningful or productive commitments can be the healthiest choice.Simple steps to identify and release what’s creating pressure or burnout in your life and business.Practical Steps to Get Started:Make a Full List – Write down all your current commitments, both personal and professional.Identify What’s Weighing You Down – What feels heavy or no longer aligned with your priorities?Let Go of One Thing – Say no, pause it, delegate it, or drop it—without guilt.Create Space – Use the breathing room to rest, refocus, or give more energy to what matters most.Check In Regularly – Reevaluate your obligations often, especially when you feel stretched thin.A Note from Cami:After a lot of thought, I’ve decided to pause this podcast indefinitely. While I love connecting with you each week, recording and producing this show has become the thing that tips my weekly workload into overwhelm. Letting go of it—at least for now—is the best way for me to take care of myself and stay focused on what I do best. Who This Episode Is For:Web designers and solopreneurs who need permission to stop overcommitting and start choosing ease and sustainability. Reflection on Last Week’s Habit:Ask for Client Reviews Last week’s habit was about requesting client testimonials—something I didn’t manage to do. And that’s okay. I’ll be asking at least one client for a review this week, because done is better than perfect. About your host: Cami MacNamara, better known as WebCami, has 20+ years of experience running a successful one-person web design business. She’s a former Seattle WordPress Meetup volunteer (2018–2023), a WordPress speaker, and the author of the Web Designer Habits newsletter (formerly HabitsWP). Cami also moderates the WebCami Cafe Facebook group, a supportive space for web designers. With over 600 websites designed and 200+ managed monthly, she’s passionate about sharing habits and strategies to help web designers be happier and more productive. Sign up for updates at WebDesignerHabits.com and join my Facebook group at WebCamiCafe.com for more tips and accountability. Connect with me at WebCami.com. Let’s keep building better habits together! THIS PODCAST IS ON PAUSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

    7 min
  2. 69-71. Habit of the Week:  Plan Summer Time Off

    05/05/2025

    69-71. Habit of the Week: Plan Summer Time Off

    This is a combo episode of episodes 69, 70 and 71. This Week’s Habit:Plan Summer Time Off to recharge your energy and make space for rest before burnout sneaks in. What You’ll Learn:Why scheduling time off in advance helps protect your well-being and workflow.How to set boundaries with clients during summer while keeping communication clear.Easy strategies to enjoy the season, even if a full vacation isn’t possible.Practical Steps to Get Started:Look Ahead – Block off vacations, long weekends, or summer hours now before the calendar fills up.Batch Work in Advance – Get ahead so you can truly step away without scrambling.Communicate with Clients – Let them know your summer plans and set expectations.Use Auto-Replies – Even short breaks deserve boundaries.Be Flexible but Firm – Half-days, long lunches, or no-meeting Fridays all count as rest.Who This Episode Is For:Web designers and solopreneurs who want to enjoy summer without letting their business run them into the ground. Reflection on Recent Habits:Over the past few weeks, I’ve implemented several habits that have made a big difference in how I work: Hiring an Accountant has taken a huge mental load off and helped me think more clearly about business finances.Delaying Email Responses keeps me out of reactive mode and lets me focus on deep work.Creating an Email Template Library saves time and ensures consistency when communicating with clients. And last but not least—PressConf was amazing! I had a great time connecting with old friend and making new ones in the WordPress space and came back with new ideas and renewed energy. About your host: Cami MacNamara, better known as WebCami, has 20+ years of experience running a successful one-person web design business. She’s a former Seattle WordPress Meetup volunteer (2018–2023), a WordPress speaker, and the author of the Web Designer Habits newsletter (formerly HabitsWP). Cami also moderates the WebCami Cafe Facebook group, a supportive space for web designers. With over 600 websites designed and 200+ managed monthly, she’s passionate about sharing habits and strategies to help web designers be happier and more productive. Sign up for updates at WebDesignerHabits.com and join my Facebook group at WebCamiCafe.com for more tips and accountability. Connect with me at WebCami.com and don’t forget to tune in next Sunday for another habit and another episode. Let’s keep building better habits together!

    16 min

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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!