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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.
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.

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.

Why the Themes and Plugins You Choose Matter to Your Clients

Why the Themes and Plugins You Choose Matter to Your Clients

WordPress

Plan ahead on client projects with smart WordPress theme and plugin choices that reduce risk, cut emergency fixes, and keep your sites running smoothly for years.

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
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