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Eric Karkovack (909 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 Snippets for Creating Toggle Switches

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Toggle Switches

CSS / UI Design

We highlight some inspiring examples of how web designers are bringing excitement to toggle switches with CSS, while still maintaining their functionality.

How to Define the Goals of Your Website Redesign

How to Define the Goals of Your Website Redesign

Freelance / Web Design

Learn how to establish the objectives for your redesign, including improving UX, increasing conversions, and building a stronger brand.

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

Freelance / WordPress

What follows isn’t a definitive answer. It’s a collection of thoughts on how we might reach a better understanding of the issue, along with some simple actions we can take.

8 Radiant Glow Effects Made with CSS and JavaScript

8 Radiant Glow Effects Made with CSS and JavaScript

CSS / 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.

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.

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
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