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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.
How Should Web Designers Deal With Service Outages?

How Should Web Designers Deal With Service Outages?

Freelance

When the web goes down, web designers are caught between providers and clients. Get practical advice on checking issues, sharing clear updates, and staying calm.

How to Build a Custom WordPress Block With Telex

How to Build a Custom WordPress Block With Telex

WordPress

Learn how Telex from Automattic helps you build custom WordPress blocks with plain language prompts, test them in Playground, and export them as installable plugins.

6 Best Plugins for Adding Two-Factor Authentication (TFA) to WordPress

6 Best Plugins for Adding Two-Factor Authentication (TFA) to WordPress

WordPress

We explore what two-factor authentication actually is and take a look at a few WordPress plugins that will help you add this feature with minimal effort.

The 7 Best WordPress Plugins for Blocking Spam in 2025

The 7 Best WordPress Plugins for Blocking Spam in 2025

WordPress

A collection of the best anti-spam WordPress plugins that will cut fake comments, form entries, signups, and email scraping, so you can keep your site safer and cleaner.

Should Freelancers Advertise Their Pricing?

Should Freelancers Advertise Their Pricing?

Freelance / WordPress

Should freelance designers or developers list prices on their website? Learn the pros and cons of public pricing, from setting expectations to avoiding undercutting competitors.

Tips for Building a Performant WordPress Website

Tips for Building a Performant WordPress Website

WordPress

Want a faster WordPress site? Learn how to boost performance with better hosting, lightweight themes, optimized images, and smart caching strategies.

Use AI to Enhance – Not Replace – Your WordPress Expertise

Use AI to Enhance – Not Replace – Your WordPress Expertise

WordPress

AI can speed up WordPress development, but overreliance can hurt your workflow. Learn how to use AI tools effectively without losing control of your code.

Should Your Agency Focus on WooCommerce Projects?

Should Your Agency Focus on WooCommerce Projects?

WordPress

Is WooCommerce the right niche for your WordPress agency? Explore its pros and cons, from flexibility and growth potential to the real costs of building expertise.

How to Resolve Pain Points in Your Client’s WordPress Workflow

How to Resolve Pain Points in Your Client’s WordPress Workflow

Freelance / WordPress

WordPress is powerful but not always easy for clients to use. Learn how to streamline workflows, reduce pain points, and keep websites manageable.

Best Practices for Your WordPress Theme’s functions.php File

Best Practices for Your WordPress Theme’s functions.php File

WordPress

Should your custom code go in functions.php or a plugin? This guide explains best practices for organizing snippets and avoiding future site problems.

How to Test Your AI-Generated WordPress Plugin

How to Test Your AI-Generated WordPress Plugin

WordPress

AI can generate WordPress plugins in minutes, but they’re not ready for production without testing. Learn how to audit code for security, stability, and performance.

Why The Grumpy Designer Is Wary of AI’s Confidence

Why The Grumpy Designer Is Wary of AI’s Confidence

Web Design / WordPress
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