Speckyboy Author

Eric Karkovack (934 Articles)

Eric Karkovack is a web designer and WordPress expert with over two decades of experience. You can visit his business site here. He recently started a writing service for WordPress products: WP Product Writeup. He also has an opinion on just about every subject. You can follow his rants on Bluesky @karks.com.
Quick Tip: How To Use WordPress Block Notes

Quick Tip: How To Use WordPress Block Notes

WordPress Notes adds block level comments to the Block Editor. We show you how to add a note to any block, reply in a thread, get email notifications, and mark notes as resolved for smoother collaboration.

A New Choice: Use an Existing Plugin or Vibe Code Your Own?

A New Choice: Use an Existing Plugin or Vibe Code Your Own?

AI makes it easier to build custom WordPress plugins, but it does not make the decision automatic. This article breaks down when to install an existing plugin and when to build your own, based on scope, flexibility, and long-term maintenance.

6 Best Free Syntax Highlighter WordPress Plugins in 2026

6 Best Free Syntax Highlighter WordPress Plugins in 2026

A collection of free WordPress plugins that will help display code within your articles and make it as easy to read and understand.

How AI Can Help You Expand Your Agency’s Service Offerings

How AI Can Help You Expand Your Agency’s Service Offerings

As AI continues to evolve, freelancers and agencies are finding new uses for the technology. It makes sense that many of us start by improving our workflow. Resolving those existing…

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Adding Scroll Effects to Your Website

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Adding Scroll Effects to Your Website

A fantastic collection of CSS and JavaScript scrolling effect code snippets that will wow your visitors and steer clear of being obtrusive.

10+ Best Free Personal Portfolio WordPress Themes in 2026

10+ Best Free Personal Portfolio WordPress Themes in 2026

Download the best free WordPress portfolio themes of 2026. Hand-picked options for creatives, agencies, and freelancers looking to build modern portfolios.

30+ Best Wedding Stationery Templates for Photoshop

30+ Best Wedding Stationery Templates for Photoshop

We have a beautiful collection of wedding stationery templates for Adobe Photoshop. They cover a variety of styles and they’re all easy to edit and customize.

8 Best Add-Ons for the Gravity Forms WordPress Plugin in 2026

8 Best Add-Ons for the Gravity Forms WordPress Plugin in 2026

We share some free and commercially available plugins that can help to turn Gravity Forms (and your website) into a feature-packed powerhouse.

20+ Seasonal Lightroom Presets & LUTs for Photographers

20+ Seasonal Lightroom Presets & LUTs for Photographers

Lightroom presets and LUTs created for seasonal photography. Adjust colors, tones, and moods for spring, summer, autumn, and winter photos with professional-quality edits.

Keeping Your WordPress Client Expectations Realistic in the AI Era

Keeping Your WordPress Client Expectations Realistic in the AI Era

AI can speed up WordPress work, but it can also inflate client expectations. We show you how to set boundaries, explain why human review still matters, and keep pricing tied to outcomes rather than tools.

20+ Best Free Pixel Fonts for Creatives

20+ Best Free Pixel Fonts for Creatives

A curated collection of free pixel fonts for designers and gamers. Inspired by classic video games, computer systems, and plenty of pop culture references.

Why Humans Should Still Be a Part of WordPress Development

Why Humans Should Still Be a Part of WordPress Development