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Eric Karkovack (917 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 Challenges of Building a Modern eCommerce Website

The Challenges of Building a Modern eCommerce Website

The further we get into the 21st century, the more contradictory the web seems to become. We have a plethora of no-code tools aimed to make things easier for novices…

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Blur Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Blur Effects

We share some excellent examples of CSS & JavaScript blur effects. They are a surefire way of making a design element stand out.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creative Audio & Video Players

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creative Audio & Video Players

A collection of CSS & JavaScript code snippets for creating incredible HTML5 audio and video players. Feel free to experiment with the source code.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Gamification Badges

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Gamification Badges

Covering a variety of styles and levels of complexity, we have an amazing collection of gamification badges that have all been built using HTML and CSS.

Many Plugins, Many Styles: Creating a Consistent User Experience with WordPress

Many Plugins, Many Styles: Creating a Consistent User Experience with WordPress

We share techniques for keeping the often opinionated CSS of an installed WordPress plugin from disrupting the UX of your site.

How to Avoid Common WordPress Theme Development Mistakes

How to Avoid Common WordPress Theme Development Mistakes

We take a look at five of the most common mistakes found in WordPress theme development and offer alternatives solutions.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Paginated Navigations

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Paginated Navigations

We share some highly creative CSS and JavaScript code snippets that you can use for free to improve the pagination on your own website.

How AI Can Improve Your Website’s Performance & User Experience

How AI Can Improve Your Website’s Performance & User Experience

We take a look at a few areas where AI is being leveraged on everyday websites. You might find something that moves your site to the next level!

8 Radiant Glow Effects Made with CSS and JavaScript

8 Radiant Glow Effects Made with CSS and JavaScript

Glow effects are a design staple, adding style and setting the mood. Here’s a collection of CSS and JavaScript snippets for creating those stunning glow effects.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Card UI Hover Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Card UI Hover Effects

From bold transformations to simple highlights, we share some fantastic CSS & JavaScript card UI hover effect snippets.

Why Niche WordPress Plugins May Be the Best Option

Why Niche WordPress Plugins May Be the Best Option

Before you install that do-everything plugin – take a moment to discover the advantages of staying small. You might find that it’s the best option.

CSS Snippets for Creating Responsive HTML Tables

CSS Snippets for Creating Responsive HTML Tables