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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 Case for Building Resiliency into Every Website

The Case for Building Resiliency into Every Website

Web Design

We take a look at what makes web design resilient (in one designer’s view, anyway) and discuss how resiliency can change how you approach your next web project.

How to Create Compelling Content for Your Portfolio Site

How to Create Compelling Content for Your Portfolio Site

Freelance

Crafting compelling portfolio content that showcases your skills and attracts the right clients.

Why You Should Explain Design Decisions to Your Clients

Why You Should Explain Design Decisions to Your Clients

Freelance

Have you ever found yourself totally in love with a design mockup you created, only to see your client pick it apart? Even worse is when they advocate for changes…

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Bokeh Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Bokeh Effects

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

Enhance your website’s look with these CSS and JavaScript snippets for creating eye-catching bokeh effects. Perfect for adding visual flair.

Here Are the Biggest Mistakes Freelance Web Designers Make

Here Are the Biggest Mistakes Freelance Web Designers Make

Freelance

Here are the biggest mistakes freelance web designers typically make. I’ve experienced them all. Read on to learn how to avoid them.

The Importance of Diversifying Your Client Roster

The Importance of Diversifying Your Client Roster

Freelance

Don’t put all of your eggs into one basket. That applies not only in life but also to your web design client list/roster.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Animating Words

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Animating Words

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

Explore a collection of CSS and JavaScript code snippets for creating eye-catching animated typographic effects.

Tips for Freelance Designers Who Work as a Sub-contractor

Tips for Freelance Designers Who Work as a Sub-contractor

Freelance / WordPress

Navigate the world of freelance design by learning how to effectively work as a subcontractor, enhancing your skills and network.

How to Say No to Design Projects That Aren’t Right for You

How to Say No to Design Projects That Aren’t Right for You

Freelance

Every web designer can envision their ideal client and project. Whether it’s a project that will utilize a specific content management system (CMS) or working with a client in a…

The Challenges Web Designers Face in Ensuring Website Accessibility

The Challenges Web Designers Face in Ensuring Website Accessibility

UX Design

Addressing web design challenges related to accessibility, ensuring your site is usable for all visitors.

What to Do When Someone Wants to Partner with Your Design Business

What to Do When Someone Wants to Partner with Your Design Business

Freelance

Considerations for partnering in a design business to enhance creativity, share responsibilities, and grow.

How to Create a Custom Color Palette for the WordPress Gutenberg Editor

How to Create a Custom Color Palette for the WordPress Gutenberg Editor

WordPress

The beauty of the WordPress Gutenberg block editor is that it allows content creators more design freedom. But for web designers, it’s not always desirable to give clients access to…

The Cheapskate’s Guide to WordPress Plugins

The Cheapskate’s Guide to WordPress Plugins

WordPress

One of the most amazing features of WordPress is its priceless price tag. In other words: It’s free. That provides virtually anyone with an opportunity to learn the CMS and…

An Easy Way to Edit Block Visibility in the WordPress Gutenberg Editor

An Easy Way to Edit Block Visibility in the WordPress Gutenberg Editor

WordPress

We share a collection of different ways you might utilize Block Visibility in the WordPress Gutenberg Editor.

How to Create Your Own Block Theme Within WordPress

How to Create Your Own Block Theme Within WordPress

WordPress

Thanks to the new Create Block Theme plugin you can now create a block theme fully from within WordPress and even export it for use elsewhere.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Blur Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Blur Effects

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

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

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

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

Common Challenges in Website Redesign and How to Overcome Them

Common Challenges in Website Redesign and How to Overcome Them

Freelance
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