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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.
When a WordPress Site Needs a Rehab Instead of a Full Redesign

When a WordPress Site Needs a Rehab Instead of a Full Redesign

WordPress

WordPress sites can become outdated even with regular updates. A website rehab is a smaller project that can modernize an older site without a full redesign. Learn what to fix, who it fits, and what results to expect.

The 6 Best Developer Friendly WordPress Plugins for Performance & Diagnostics

The 6 Best Developer Friendly WordPress Plugins for Performance & Diagnostics

WordPress

A collection of WordPress plugins built for developers. Use them to debug theme and plugin conflicts, track errors, profile performance, manage cron tasks, and log emails while you troubleshoot.

How to Protect WordPress Block Layouts From Accidental Changes

How to Protect WordPress Block Layouts From Accidental Changes

WordPress

Keep clients from breaking WordPress block layouts. Save designs as block patterns, export backups, and lock blocks so content can change without moving pieces.

How To Help Your WordPress Clients Understand AI

How To Help Your WordPress Clients Understand AI

Freelance / WordPress

The tech industry is full of buzzwords and hype cycles. Many of us feel pressured to talk about and adopt whatever’s new and exciting. Artificial intelligence (AI) is yet another…

10 Best Free Niche WordPress SEO Plugins in 2026

10 Best Free Niche WordPress SEO Plugins in 2026

WordPress

Some plugins focus on overall SEO, while others focus on just one aspect. This article shares ten lesser-known free WordPress plugins that can help fine-tune your SEO efforts.

8 Best Free Media Library WordPress Plugins in 2026

8 Best Free Media Library WordPress Plugins in 2026

WordPress

As the Media Library is the most used area of WordPress, we share these free plugins that will allow you to truly take control of your media.

50+ Free Christmas Templates & Resources for Designers

50+ Free Christmas Templates & Resources for Designers

UI Design

A huge collection of free Christmas and holiday season-related illustrations, icon sets, brushes, invitation, cards, flyer templates, and more.

Do Built-From-Scratch WordPress Themes Still Make Sense?

Do Built-From-Scratch WordPress Themes Still Make Sense?

WordPress

Built from scratch WordPress themes are not gone quite yet. We explain how blocks changed WordPress theme development and give clear examples of when going custom still makes sense.

8 Best Free Syntax Highlighter WordPress Plugins in 2026

8 Best Free Syntax Highlighter WordPress Plugins in 2026

WordPress

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

10 Best Free WordPress Membership Plugins in 2026

10 Best Free WordPress Membership Plugins in 2026

WordPress

A collection of the best free membership plugins for your WordPress websites. Some cater to niche uses, while others provide a full suite of functionality.

20+ Best Free Personal Blog WordPress Themes for 2026

20+ Best Free Personal Blog WordPress Themes for 2026

WordPress

Looking for a free WordPress theme for your personal blog? Check out our collection of handpicked themes (including many block themes) that are perfect for personal bloggers.

10 Best Free Import & Export WordPress Plugins in 2026

10 Best Free Import & Export WordPress Plugins in 2026

WordPress
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