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Eric Karkovack (895 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 Freelance Design Situations You Need to Fix Right Away

The Freelance Design Situations You Need to Fix Right Away

We delve into some common freelance situations you’ll want to fix sooner rather than later and offer some useful solutions.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Card UI Hover Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Card UI Hover Effects

From bold transformations to simple highlights, we share some fantastic CSS & JavaScript card UI hover effect snippets.

CSS Snippets for Creating Responsive HTML Tables

CSS Snippets for Creating Responsive HTML Tables

There are techniques we can use to make HTML tables more mobile-friendly. We explore a few approaches you can take to make data accessible on all screens.

10 Retro Video Games Recreated with HTML, JS & CSS

10 Retro Video Games Recreated with HTML, JS & CSS

A collection of classic video games that have been recreated with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros, Sonic, and more.

8 Password Field Forms Built with CSS & JavaScript

8 Password Field Forms Built with CSS & JavaScript

A combination of aesthetically pleasing and functional CSS & JS snippets that range from simple password fields to password generation utilities.

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

We take a look at those scenarios when it may be wiser to steer clear of WordPress – or any CMS, for that matter, and just use static HTML.

How to Handle Major Software Updates on Your Website

How to Handle Major Software Updates on Your Website

Updates to system software and site components mean extra work. Here are some tips for managing those software changes that may impact your website.

Best Practices for Documenting Web Design Work

Best Practices for Documenting Web Design Work

Whether working on a new web project or looking through some past ones, here are some useful tips for documenting what you’ve done.

How to Successfully Run a WordPress Multisite Network

How to Successfully Run a WordPress Multisite Network

As it can be difficult to keep track of plugins, themes, and users, we show you how to make your WP Multisite network the best it can be.

How to Manage High-Maintenance Design Clients

How to Manage High-Maintenance Design Clients

Believe it or not, there are some big-picture benefits of working with picky clients, and even gain from that otherwise-frustrating experience.

Tips for Improving the Core Web Vitals of Your WordPress Website

Tips for Improving the Core Web Vitals of Your WordPress Website

Check out our multi-pronged approach to boosting the Core Web Vitals score of your WordPress-powered website.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Audio Visualizations

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Audio Visualizations

A collection of JavaScript and CSS snippets that bring a visual element to sound. Some work with audio files, while others merely facsimile the effect.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Testimonial UIs

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Testimonial UIs

Free CSS & JavaScript snippets that show how color, movement, and typography contribute to building a stunning testimonial UI.

How to Deal with Your Freelance Design Mistakes

How to Deal with Your Freelance Design Mistakes

Learning to deal with mistakes is part of the secret to long-term success for web designers. And, as someone who has made more than their fair share of mess-ups, I can attest to what works and what doesn’t.

How to Add an SSL Certificate to Your WordPress Website

How to Add an SSL Certificate to Your WordPress Website

SSL has never been easier or more affordable to implement on WordPress. This quick setup can mean big benefits for your site and its visitors.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Halftone Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Halftone Effects

Discover various CSS and JavaScript snippets for adding halftone patterns to your web designs and making them interactive.

How to Manage the Craziness of a Web Designer’s Schedule

How to Manage the Craziness of a Web Designer’s Schedule

Effective scheduling tips for web designers to manage projects, meet deadlines, and maintain work-life balance.

How to Deal With Outdated WordPress Plugins

How to Deal With Outdated WordPress Plugins