Posts by Cami MacNamara
How to screen potential web design clients
I recently obtained my TSA Precheck status and have been excited to go through the short line at the airport. On two recent flights out of Seattle, I’ve noticed how completely inefficient the screening process is at my local airport. Assigned bins are dispensed, you are told where you can stand, people are yelling at…
Read MoreFamily first – freelancers need family time, too!
Today, I’m heading to the airport to fly to my home state (California) to visit my parents. I make this trek at least three times a year. My Mom and Dad are both in their 80s, still at home, and could use a hand with a few things these days. I go home and try to be…
Read MoreWebCami’s Toolbox: ShotSherpa
There are several topics that can be difficult to convey to a client and propagation is most definitely one of them! Propagation is “the spreading of something” and in the case of web design, it refers to the time it takes for DNS (domain name server) changes to fully resolve. This can occur when a website…
Read MoreDon’t be afraid to be who you are as a business owner
Earlier this month, GoDaddy changed their profile pic to include the rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBTQ+ pride flag, on their Facebook page. This posting created quite a lot of comment activity from people that don’t support gay rights and, on the flip side, strong support from those that praised the move. I’m…
Read MoreDon’t Make Me Think is a book every web designer still needs to read
Back in 2000, I had just started school at South Seattle Community College in the web design and development program. Having completed quite a bit of college in the mid-to-late 80’s, I was able to dive straight into the courses needed for my certificate. They included Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Access (this was a LONG time…
Read MoreA Freelance Web Designer’s Guide to Managing Stress
Many people working for others imagine that working for themselves is a dream. After all, you set your schedule and work from home each day. There isn’t any in-office bullshit. It’s your job on your terms. While all those things might be true, that doesn’t mean work stress is gone. In many ways, it’s worse…
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