Posts by Cami MacNamara
How ManageWP Changed My Life
In early 2015, I was at my wits’ end. My business had been growing by leaps and bounds. I was constantly working on projects and client maintenance requests and was overwhelmed with the back-end updates that needed to happen. I would wake up in the middle of the night and think, “I wonder if (insert client…
Read MoreMust Read: Organize Tomorrow Today
My summertime dog walks have been a great time to listen to Audible. I’m always looking for tips on getting more productive and effective with my daily processes. Organize Tomorrow Today has been a book I’ve returned to again and again. The book offers eight ways to retrain your mind to optimize performance at work…
Read MoreWhy WordPress Web Designers Don’t Need To Wireframe
I was reminded of wireframes this week while updating a community website that I didn’t design or build. The website is a Photoshop to WordPress design and I spent my time replacing images and changing CSS to match the graphic designer’s PSD file. Can you tell I love doing that so much? This was common…
Read MoreHow To Get The Most Out Of Networking
I am convinced that the best way to get traction for your web design business is through networking. This is true for any business, really. My business has nearly quadrupled in the eight years I’ve been part of a formal networking group. I will admit that all networking opportunities aren’t created equal. You have to…
Read MoreWebCami’s Toolbox: Zoom
I have to say, I’ve warmed up to using video conferencing for clients. My main concern has been that most of my clients aren’t computer savvy and they might feel intimidated trying to set something up for a chat. In the past, it’s been tough to find a program that the client could use easily…
Read MoreAre you a graphic designer or a web designer?
When I first started my web design business, I did it all. If a client asked me for a business card, I did it. Logo, as long as it’s simple, no problem. Photo editing, SURE THING! Over time, this became unbelievably frustrating. Yes, I could do these graphic design requests, but not as an expert.…
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