Posts by Cami MacNamara
WebCami’s Toolbox: Built With
How many of you have a potential client call and say, “I need someone to take over my WordPress website” only to look at the source code to find that their site is build in Wix, Weebly or Squarespace? This happens quite often for cold calls I received. There are a large number of business…
Read MoreDressing the part as a web designer
Yesterday at BNI, I walked in to a lot of compliments. I was dressed like I was in the downtown corporate workforce. Classic grey slacks, black blouse and sandals (it was hot here yesterday). I was just missing high heels (because I can’t walk in them anymore). This was not my normal, casual coffee shop…
Read MoreThe Power of Coworking
In my day to day office operations, I spend a lot of time alone. By alone, I mean, it’s me and my loyal dog Tank. We hang out in my home office. He gets up when I get up. He lets me know when it’s lunch time. He lets me know if I’ve been sitting…
Read MoreWebCami’s Toolbox: What’s the Closest Google Font?
If you are like me, Google Fonts is a go-to resources for all websites. They load on all devices, on mobile and desktop, Mac and PC, are built into most page builders. There is no downside to this. But clients usually have a style guide with a premium font for their printed materials. And they…
Read MoreHow To Enjoy Days Off Without Guilt As A Freelancer
It’s been a busy week for me—both with work and play. This week, my personal life took me out of the office, and I don’t feel one bit of regret. Maybe I feel like the backlog got a little larger, but it’s worth it. Three significant events happened this week: A close friend had a…
Read MoreWebCami’s Toolbox: GT Metrix
I find myself using GTmetrix.com almost every single day. I just ran it on a site that I built for an organization on an entirely volunteer basis. The site is flunking out on this test because the photos that have been uploaded since I turned over the site have not been scaled. While I never…
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