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Eric Karkovack (885 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.
The Difference Between Cheap & Budget Clients

The Difference Between Cheap & Budget Clients

Freelance / Web Design

A cheap client will expect you to bend to their needs. While a budget client will be happy to compromise. Make sure you choose wisely.

An Introduction to the WordPress theme.json File

An Introduction to the WordPress theme.json File

WordPress

theme.json is a simple document for styling the WordPress block editor, and we show you how it can help theme developers.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Complex Gradients

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Complex Gradients

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

Gradients are a true staple of web design. Their beauty lies in their versatility. Use them to make a big, bold statement. Or use them as an accent piece to…

How to Launch Your Website Without Chaos

How to Launch Your Website Without Chaos

Freelance / Web Design

Tips for ensuring a smooth project launch, avoiding common pitfalls that lead to chaos and client dissatisfaction.

What Your Clients Need to Know About a Website Redesign

What Your Clients Need to Know About a Website Redesign

Freelance / Web Design

What should your clients know about redesigning their website? We take a look at some of the most important concepts.

How to Balance Stability & Growth in Your Design Business

How to Balance Stability & Growth in Your Design Business

Freelance / Web Design

Is it better to focus on stability or growth for your business? We explore the pros and cons of both approaches and offer tips on finding the right balance.

How WordPress Democratizes Publishing & Fuels an Economy

How WordPress Democratizes Publishing & Fuels an Economy

WordPress

It seems like an odd mix on the surface. On one hand, WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that aims to democratize publishing. It’s right there in the mission…

How to Create & Manage Block Patterns in WordPress

How to Create & Manage Block Patterns in WordPress

WordPress

Discover how to enhance your WordPress site by creating and managing block patterns for a more dynamic and personalized web design experience.

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Freelance

Addressing the issue of workaholism among designers, offering insights into achieving a healthier work-life balance.

Freelancers vs. Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Freelancers vs. Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Freelance

Comparing freelancers and agencies in the web design industry, discussing the pros and cons of each for clients and designers.

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Bento Grid Layouts

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Bento Grid Layouts

CSS / UI Design / Web Design

Dive into CSS bento grid layouts. A collection of CSS flexbox and grid code snippets, and examples for enhancing your web development skills.

WordPress Tips & Plugins for Those “Oh $#!%” Moments

WordPress Tips & Plugins for Those “Oh $#!%” Moments

WordPress

Tips and free plugins that will help you quickly recover from those unexpected, but all too common, WordPress hiccups and moments.

How to Identify the Obstacles in Your Web Design Career

How to Identify the Obstacles in Your Web Design Career

Freelance

We take a look at those common obstacles that can prevent your freelance career from moving forward, and share how you can get past them.

How To Survive a Nightmare Client

How To Survive a Nightmare Client

Freelance / Web Design

Dealing with a difficult client can be stressful, but with these practical tips and advice, you can survive and even thrive in the face of a nightmare client.

What You Need To Know About Accessible Web Content

What You Need To Know About Accessible Web Content

UX Design / Web Design

Discover how to make web content accessible to everyone, enhancing user experience and inclusivity.

How to Bend the Rules to Accommodate Your Design Clients

How to Bend the Rules to Accommodate Your Design Clients

Freelance

Navigating the delicate balance of bending rules to accommodate client requests while maintaining design integrity.

Five Habits Web Designers Should Break for Better Efficiency

Five Habits Web Designers Should Break for Better Efficiency

Freelance

Identifying and eliminating unproductive habits that web designers should stop to improve efficiency and focus.

How ‘Lazy’ Price Estimates Can Cost Freelancers

How ‘Lazy’ Price Estimates Can Cost Freelancers

Freelance
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