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Eric Karkovack (921 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.
8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Social Media Icons & Buttons

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Social Media Icons & Buttons

Customize your website with unique social media icons using CSS and JavaScript. Stand out with personalized icons that match your brand.

8 Pure CSS Games You Can Play in Your Browser

8 Pure CSS Games You Can Play in Your Browser

A collection of the best pure CSS games currently available. They range from the stupefyingly simple all the way to “wow, CSS can do that?”

How to Be the Leader Your Web Design Clients Need

How to Be the Leader Your Web Design Clients Need

Leadership is the best defense against a stalled web project. It also helps you deliver a better outcome. Here’s how to use your skills to get things moving in the right direction.

20 Best Free WooCommerce Plugins for WordPress

20 Best Free WooCommerce Plugins for WordPress

This collection of free WooCommerce extensions will add some powerful features to your WordPress store without costing a penny.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Awesome Reveal Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Awesome Reveal Effects

A collection of copy and paste CSS and JavaScript code snippets for creating animated reveal effects.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating 3D Text Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating 3D Text Effects

A collection of CSS and JS snippets for creating beautiful 3D text effects. They run the gamut from calm and classy to outrageously animated.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Wild & Crazy Backgrounds

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Wild & Crazy Backgrounds

We take a look at an area that will grab your attention: wild and crazy background patterns built with CSS and JavaScript. No subtlety here.

Should Your Agency Focus on WooCommerce Projects?

Should Your Agency Focus on WooCommerce Projects?

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 Make Wise Investments in Your Design Business

How to Make Wise Investments in Your Design Business

We take a look at those web design business items that you might be tempted to purchase, whether they’re worth it or not.

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Think of all the broken or poorly maintained websites out there. An enterprising freelance web designer could focus on these clients.

How to Target Design Elements with the CSS :not Pseudo-Class

How to Target Design Elements with the CSS :not Pseudo-Class

:not allows you to target elements that do not match a list of provided selectors. The result is more control over niche design features.

The Best Practices for Managing Your Client’s WordPress Sites

The Best Practices for Managing Your Client’s WordPress Sites