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Eric Karkovack (913 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.
Playing with Fire: Examples of Creating Flame Effects with Code

Playing with Fire: Examples of Creating Flame Effects with Code

Enhance your web design projects with these mesmerizing and realistic flame effects and animations using CSS, JavaScript, and SVG.

10 CSS Snippets for Creating Unorthodox Shapes

10 CSS Snippets for Creating Unorthodox Shapes

We share a collection of CSS and JavaScript snippets for creating unorthodox container designs that eschew standard layouts.

8 CSS & JavaScript for Creating Animated Backgrounds

8 CSS & JavaScript for Creating Animated Backgrounds

We share a collection of CSS and JavaScript snippets for creating animated backgrounds. They will all add flair to previously-static features.

10 CSS Grid Snippets for Creating Unique Layouts

10 CSS Grid Snippets for Creating Unique Layouts

A collection of ten free CSS grid code snippets for creating some truly creative and experimental web layouts.

A Guide to Effective Use of the WordPress Block Editor

A Guide to Effective Use of the WordPress Block Editor

After building quite a few sites with WordPress blocks, I want to share a few things I’ve learned along the way.

Learn How to Build a WordPress Block Theme Style Variation

Learn How to Build a WordPress Block Theme Style Variation

We show you how creating a custom block theme style variation can be built in the WordPress Site Editor in minutes. Point and click your way to a custom design!

CSS Properties to Make Hyperlinks More Attractive

CSS Properties to Make Hyperlinks More Attractive

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

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Horizontal Rules & Dividers

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Horizontal Rules & Dividers

If you’re looking to take your HR’s up to the next level, this stunning collection of free CSS divider code snippets goes beyond the default.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Old School Technology

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Old School Technology

After reaching a certain age, you’ll find yourself revisiting the technology that was part of your younger life. Suddenly you pine for the VCR or the C64.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Chat UIs

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Chat UIs

A collection of CSS and JavaScript code snippets for creating modern messaging and chat UIs that your users will love.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Accordion UIs

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Accordion UIs

A collection of accordion UIs, built with CSS & JavaScript, that showcase what can be achieved with modern coding techniques.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Stylish Quotes

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Stylish Quotes