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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 & JavaScript Snippets for Wild & Crazy Backgrounds

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Wild & Crazy Backgrounds

We take a look at an area that will grab your attention: wild and crazy background patterns built with CSS and JavaScript. No subtlety here.

50+ Free Christmas Templates & Resources for Designers

50+ Free Christmas Templates & Resources for Designers

A huge collection of free Christmas and holiday season-related illustrations, icon sets, brushes, invitation, cards, flyer templates, and more.

How Should Web Designers Deal With Service Outages?

How Should Web Designers Deal With Service Outages?

When the web goes down, web designers are caught between providers and clients. Get practical advice on checking issues, sharing clear updates, and staying calm.

How to Choose the Right Fonts for Your Website

How to Choose the Right Fonts for Your Website

Too much choice makes for harder decisions. With that in mind, here are some tips for choosing the right fonts for your website.

How to Be the Leader Your Web Design Clients Need

How to Be the Leader Your Web Design Clients Need

Leadership is the best defense against a stalled web project. It also helps you deliver a better outcome. Here’s how to use your skills to get things moving in the right direction.

How to Target Design Elements with the CSS :not Pseudo-Class

How to Target Design Elements with the CSS :not Pseudo-Class

:not allows you to target elements that do not match a list of provided selectors. The result is more control over niche design features.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Animated Progress Bars

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Animated Progress Bars

A collection of copy and paste CSS and JavaScript code snippets for creating dynamic progress bars.

The Importance of Keeping Up with the Latest CSS Techniques

The Importance of Keeping Up with the Latest CSS Techniques

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Even if your current solutions work adequately, there are still reasons to invest in learning the latest CSS techniques.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Complex Gradients

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Complex Gradients

Gradients are a true staple of web design. Their beauty lies in their versatility. Use them to make a big, bold statement. Or use them as an accent piece to…

The 10 Most Popular Google Fonts for UI Design

The 10 Most Popular Google Fonts for UI Design

What stands out about the most popular Google fonts is that they overwhelmingly show a professional attitude and knowledge towards typography.

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Bento Grid Layouts

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Bento Grid Layouts

Dive into CSS bento grid layouts. A collection of CSS flexbox and grid code snippets, and examples for enhancing your web development skills.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Reflection & Refraction Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Reflection & Refraction Effects