WebCami Podcast
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!
Episodes
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 ...
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 poss...
This Week’s Habit:
Stop Doing Your Own Taxes and start working with a professional to manage your finances more efficiently.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why outsourcing your tax and bookkeeping tasks can reduce stress and improve accuracy.
- How hiring an accountant frees up time and helps you make smarter financial decisions.
- What to look for in a small business or freelance-focused accountant.
Practical Steps to Get...
Share your tips or wins using #WebDesignerHabits!
This Week’s Habit:
Declutter Your Digital Space to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and regain control over your workday.
What You’ll Learn:
- How cleaning your computer, inbox, and digital tools improves clarity and efficiency.
- Why mental clutter from digital mess impacts your creativity and responsiveness.
- Easy, practical ways to refresh your workspace and stay organize...
Review your onboarding procedures to create a smoother, more professional start for every new client.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why a consistent onboarding system builds client trust and improves project flow.
- How to audit and streamline your emails, roadmap, and communication touchpoints.
- Tools and strategies to automate repetitive tasks and reduce overwhelm—for you and your clients.
Practical Steps to Get Started:
<...This Week’s Habit:
Start a Client Newsletter to build stronger relationships, increase engagement, and keep your services top of mind.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why a regular newsletter helps clients stay informed and connected.
- How newsletters support your brand, showcase your expertise, and build loyalty.
- Practical steps to launch and sustain a simple, effective client newsletter.
Practical Steps to Get Started:...
Keep a Daily Work Journal to stay organized, track progress, and follow through on commitments.
What You’ll Learn:
- How a simple daily log can improve accountability and workflow.
- Why tracking key tasks helps prevent missed deadlines.
- Easy ways to integrate work journaling into your routine.
Practical Steps to Get Started:
- Follow Your Calendar – Match your journal entries to your scheduled work blocks.
- Keep I...
This Week’s Habit:
Only Check Emails Three Times a Day to reduce distractions, increase focus, and reclaim control over your workday.
What You’ll Learn:
- How limiting email checks can boost productivity and reduce stress.
- Why frequent inbox interruptions disrupt deep work and focus.
- Simple strategies to structure your email habits for better efficiency.
Practical Steps to Get Started:
- Decide on Three...
This Week’s Habit:
Review Your Monthly Business Subscriptions to optimize expenses and streamline your business operations.
What You’ll Learn:
- How reviewing your subscriptions helps eliminate unnecessary costs.
- Why tracking your tools ensures you’re only paying for what you use.
- Simple steps to conduct a subscription audit and maintain financial efficiency.
Practical Steps to Get Started:
- List All S...
This Week’s Habit:
Practice Saying No to protect your time, reduce stress, and make space for projects that truly align with your business goals.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why saying no helps create space for the right clients and projects.
- How to recognize red flags and set boundaries to protect your time and energy.
- Simple strategies for declining projects while remaining helpful and professional.
Pract...
This Week’s Habit:
Nurture Referral Partnerships to expand your network, provide value, and grow your business.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why building referral partnerships strengthens your credibility and attracts more clients.
- How being a connector benefits both your clients and your business.
- Practical ways to develop and maintain a strong referral network.
Practical Steps to Get Started:
- Identify Key P...
This Week’s Habit:
Establish a Regular Blog Schedule to share knowledge, engage clients, and boost your SEO.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why consistent blogging strengthens your authority and visibility.
- How blogging improves SEO and attracts potential clients.
- Practical steps to create and maintain a sustainable blog schedule.
Practical Steps to Get Started:
- Identify client questions and common cha...
Schedule Focus Weeks to dedicate uninterrupted time for deep work.
What You’ll Learn:
- How blocking five days can help you clear your backlog.
- Why avoiding meetings boosts productivity.
- Simple steps to plan and protect your Focus Week.
Practical Steps to Get Started:
- Pick a five-day stretch and mark it as BUSY on your calendar.
- Plan key tasks to maximize productivity.
- Stick to the plan—no meetings or ...
Welcome to Season 2 of The WebCami Podcast—Web Designer Habits Edition! I’m kicking off 2025 with a fresh perspective. After rebranding from HabitsWP, this season is all about building habits that work for all web designers—no matter what platform you use.
This Week's Habit:
Refresh Your Workspace to create an environment that enhances productivity and creativity.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why a clean, organized workspace impac...
This Week’s Habit:
Work in Timed Increments to maximize productivity and maintain focus during your work sessions.
What You’ll Learn:
- What working in timed increments means and how it relates to the Pomodoro Technique.
- The advantages of breaking tasks into focused intervals to minimize distractions and procrastination.
- How timed increments can help you maintain energy throughout the day.
Practical Steps to ...
This Week’s Habit:
Experiment with time blocking to improve focus and better manage your workday.
What You’ll Learn:
- What time blocking is and how it works.
- Why time blocking can help you prioritize and minimize distractions.
- Practical steps to start time blocking and adapt it to your workflow.
Who This Episode Is For:
Web designers and solopreneurs looking to take control of their schedule and create time for deep, focused work.
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Welcome to Season 2 of The WebCami Podcast—Web Designer Habits Edition! I’m kicking off 2025 with a fresh perspective. After rebranding from HabitsWP, this season is all about building habits that work for all web designers—no matter what platform you use.
This Week’s Habit:
Create a payments collected report to track cash flow and analyze client spending patterns.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why focusing on cash inflow can highlight top ...
Welcome to Season 2 of The WebCami Podcast—Web Designer Habits Edition! I’m kicking off 2025 with a fresh perspective. After rebranding from HabitsWP, this season is all about building habits that work for all web designers—no matter what platform you use. This week’s focus? Embracing change in your routines to stay flexible, organized, and ready for growth.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why adaptability is essential in web design.
- How to ev...
Posted on WebCamiCafe.com on March 21,2024
In this episode, I share the invaluable lessons learned from a year of weekly podcasting, reflecting on the challenges, growth, and unexpected joys of connecting with the WordPress community through the WebCami Podcast.
The original post can be found here: https://webcamicafe.com/a-year-on-the-mic-lessons-from-podcasting-weekly/
About the author: Cami MacNamara, otherwise known as WebCami,...
Posted on CascadeVallyDesigns.com on February 29th, 2024
In this episode, In this episode, Ann Marie Gill shares five key strategies for decluttering your website, emphasizing streamlined navigation, the use of white space, intentional imagery, content quality, and a moderate color palette to improve user experience and site professionalism.
The original post can be found here: https://cascadevalleydesigns.com/cleaning-up-website-c...
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