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Eric Karkovack (834 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.
10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Interactive Skeuomorphic UIs

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Interactive Skeuomorphic UIs

What is really impressive about skeuomorphic design is that when paired with CSS & JS, you achieve a new level of interactivity.

Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar

Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar

We take a trip back in time and examine what made the WordPress sidebar so special and share some potential sidebar ideas for a new era.

Should Your Agency Focus on WooCommerce Projects?

Should Your Agency Focus on WooCommerce Projects?

Is WooCommerce the right niche for your WordPress agency? Explore its pros and cons, from flexibility and growth potential to the real costs of building expertise.

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Toggle Switches

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Toggle Switches

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

How to Stay Relevant as a Web Designer in the Age of AI

How to Stay Relevant as a Web Designer in the Age of AI

We discuss the unique value web designers offer in an AI-driven age, emphasizing our irreplaceable creative skills and strategic insights.

6 Best Plugins for Adding Two-Factor Authentication (TFA) to WordPress

6 Best Plugins for Adding Two-Factor Authentication (TFA) to WordPress

We explore what two-factor authentication actually is and take a look at a few WordPress plugins that will help you add this feature with minimal effort.

How to Build a Custom WordPress Block With Telex

How to Build a Custom WordPress Block With Telex

Learn how Telex from Automattic helps you build custom WordPress blocks with plain language prompts, test them in Playground, and export them as installable plugins.

8 React JavaScript Snippets That Improve Everyday UI Elements

8 React JavaScript Snippets That Improve Everyday UI Elements

A collection of excellent snippets that demonstrate the impact React JavaScript library can have on a user interface.

How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security

How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security

Tracking backend activity in the WordPress dashboard provides crucial information. And it may save you from a security headache or two.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Notification UIs

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Notification UIs

A collection of CSS and JavaScript code snippets for creating unique notification and alert systems and UIs.

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

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.

The Growing Difficulty of Trusting Modern Software

The Growing Difficulty of Trusting Modern Software