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Eric Karkovack (895 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.
10 Lesser-Known (But Incredibly Useful) WordPress Plugins

10 Lesser-Known (But Incredibly Useful) WordPress Plugins

WordPress

We share ten fantastic WordPress plugins that have been overlooked for one reason or another, but we feel they are worth your consideration.

The Keys to Becoming a Self-Reliant Freelance Designer

The Keys to Becoming a Self-Reliant Freelance Designer

Freelance

Many choose the freedom of a freelance career, but dealing with the responsibilities can be difficult. You’ll need to become self-reliant!

The Perils of Being a Responsible Web Designer

The Perils of Being a Responsible Web Designer

Freelance

The challenges of being a responsible web designer, focusing on ethics, accessibility, and user privacy.

Essential WordPress Block Theme Features for Web Designers

Essential WordPress Block Theme Features for Web Designers

WordPress

The number of block themes is increasing, yet not all cater to the needs of web designers. We explore those key block theme features designed for professionals.

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert to Launch a Freelance Career

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert to Launch a Freelance Career

Freelance

Essential steps for launching a successful freelance career in web design, from building a portfolio to finding clients.

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

Freelance

With the disruption of the pandemic, many web designers have had to put their learning goals on hold. The question is, how do we manage these disruptions and avoid falling behind?

10 CSS Code Snippets for Responsive Text Techniques

10 CSS Code Snippets for Responsive Text Techniques

CSS / UI Design

We take a look at a number of different approaches you can take to implement responsive text into your web design layouts.

Accessibility Tip: How to Test Color Contrast Ratios

Accessibility Tip: How to Test Color Contrast Ratios

Web Design

Compliance with WCAG color contrast standards isn’t very difficult, as we’ll demonstrate, testing color contrast ratios takes mere seconds.

Why We Unfairly Judge Other Designers

Why We Unfairly Judge Other Designers

Web Design

In design circles, we’re quick to judge others in our profession. It’s incredibly easy to glance at another’s work and call it “crap.” But are we judging fairly?

8 CSS Grid Snippets for Creating Common Website Layouts

8 CSS Grid Snippets for Creating Common Website Layouts

CSS / UI Design

A collection of common website layout concepts built using CSS grid. Each one demonstrates how they can make life easier for web designers.

Create Better CSS Layouts with Flexbox

Create Better CSS Layouts with Flexbox

CSS / UI Design

CSS Flexbox does have a bit of a learning curve, but taking the time to learn the basics is highly recommended. These examples will help you!

How Find Success in Web Design as an Introvert

How Find Success in Web Design as an Introvert

Freelance

Success tips for introverted professionals in the design industry, leveraging strengths for networking and collaboration.

The Ingredients of a Great WordPress Plugin

The Ingredients of a Great WordPress Plugin

WordPress

What makes a WordPress plugin great? How do you quantify something so subjective? We attempt to answer these questions.

Why You Should Consider Updating Your Web Design Workflow

Why You Should Consider Updating Your Web Design Workflow

Freelance / Web Design

Reasons to reconsider and update your web design workflow for efficiency, creativity, and client satisfaction.

How to Run Your Freelance Design Business on the Cheap

How to Run Your Freelance Design Business on the Cheap

Freelance

How to operate a freelance design business with minimal expenses, maximizing profit while delivering quality work.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Realistic Liquid Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Realistic Liquid Effects

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

A collection of liquid effects CSS & JavaScript snippets that are incredibly realistic, while others are reminiscent of a sci-fi fantasy.

How to Be Proactive with Your Web Design Clients

How to Be Proactive with Your Web Design Clients

Freelance / Web Design

We talk about it all the time. Being a web designer is about more than just clean code and pretty graphics. There are a number of other roles we play….

How to Help Clients Adopt New Business Models

How to Help Clients Adopt New Business Models

Freelance
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