Posts by Cami MacNamara
How to freelance with a chronic illness
You might have noticed I’ve been absent from our Facebook group more than usual. I have been quietly battling a chronic illness over the last couple of weeks and had to make choices in what tasks needed to be done first. Client work won over everything else. It’s tough to admit this. I am a driven, self-motivated…
Read MoreSetting up an office for your web design business
Updated 2022: Setting up your office is essential for becoming a successful web designer. When I first started working from home, I admit I didn’t have a dedicated space. My son was five years old. I was only working part-time, mostly volunteering. The kitchen table and a laptop were all I needed. I could keep…
Read MoreWhat services to offer in web design
What services to offer in web design is one of the most important decisions you will make as you start your business. Seventeen years ago, I was uncertain what my role was as a business owner and let the customer dictate what my services were. I was building custom HTML, CSS, and Javascript websites. Moreover, clients would…
Read MoreSetting up shop as a web designer
Updated 2022: It’s been 17 20 years since I set up shop as a web designer. I had just ended a partnership in a gift and trophy PLLC that I joined with four friends. I learned a lot about running a home business in the 18 months I was part of that company. I discovered…
Read MoreDon’t let your work become your hobby
Every web designer needs a hobby. I have long known this, but I haven’t had any hobbies for years. Work is constantly on my mind. I think about my project work, my blog posts, my workflows, setting up automations, training, client communication, deadlines, etc. It never ends. I don’t find it sad or empty, but…
Read MoreWebCami Cafe, One Year Later
My WebCami Cafe anniversary date came and went in early February. I planned to post about it, but then it snowed like crazy in February and my month was thrown into scheduling chaos. I wanted to do this post with a little time to reflect on what I’ve learned over the last year. My intentions…
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