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Eric Karkovack (896 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.
Why Niche WordPress Plugins May Be the Best Option

Why Niche WordPress Plugins May Be the Best Option

WordPress

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.

The Unexpected Roles of Web Designers

The Unexpected Roles of Web Designers

Freelance / Web Design

Web designers tend to be a catch-all when working with clients. They’re as likely to ask us about an email delivery issue as they are about their website.

10 Best Free Plugins for Adding Animation Effects to WordPress

10 Best Free Plugins for Adding Animation Effects to WordPress

WordPress

A collection of free plugins for quickly adding smooth scrolling, page transitions, and CSS animated effects to your WordPress website.

CSS Properties to Make Hyperlinks More Attractive

CSS Properties to Make Hyperlinks More Attractive

CSS / UI Design

There are several new CSS properties available for customizing hyperlinks, giving you a higher level of control over spacing, sizing, and more.

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.

The CSS Practices That Can Hurt Accessibility

The CSS Practices That Can Hurt Accessibility

CSS

We take a look at a few CSS practices that can hurt accessibility, including common features that will require careful consideration.

Creativity Hasn’t Left Web Design – It’s Just Different

Creativity Hasn’t Left Web Design – It’s Just Different

UX Design / Web Design

It sometimes feels like web design has lost its creative flair. Has it? Or have we changed how we use our creativity?

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

Freelance / Web Design

Discounting services is not really a good move. But, there are some scenarios where it does make sense to offer a lower price for services.

Things That Will Scare Your Web Design Clients

Things That Will Scare Your Web Design Clients

Freelance / Web Design

Dealing with concerned clients can be a challenge for numerous reasons. I liken it to running around with a fire extinguisher, desperately trying to put out blazes large and small….

8 Code Snippets for Creating Amazing Patterns with CSS

8 Code Snippets for Creating Amazing Patterns with CSS

CSS / UI Design

Patterns are among the most flexible design assets. They can be the star of the show or fit neatly into the background. As such, they can also range from minimal…

How to Choose Hardware for Your Design Business

How to Choose Hardware for Your Design Business

Freelance

The tools we use can go a long way towards determining whether we produce a quality end product. And they also play a huge role in helping us stay within…

An Ode to Hello Dolly with Matt Mullenweg

An Ode to Hello Dolly with Matt Mullenweg

WordPress
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