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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.
Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Think of all the broken or poorly maintained websites out there. An enterprising freelance web designer could focus on these clients.

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.

The Best Practices for Managing Your Client’s WordPress Sites

The Best Practices for Managing Your Client’s WordPress Sites

The more sites you build and manage for clients, the greater the responsibilities. So, how do you keep everything on track? Read on for best practices in managing your clients’ WordPress websites.

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.

How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme

How to Use Block Template Parts in a Classic WordPress Theme

Classic WordPress themes can use block template parts without switching to a block theme. Learn how to add theme support, build a part in the Block Editor, save the markup, and call it from a PHP template.

8 Best Free Plugins for WordPress Multisite in 2026

8 Best Free Plugins for WordPress Multisite in 2026

A collection of the most essential free plugins for WordPress Multisite that add all kinds of fantastic functionality.

Changing Hands: Should You Worry When a WordPress Plugin Has a New Owner?

Changing Hands: Should You Worry When a WordPress Plugin Has a New Owner?

Recently, a number of big-name and trusted WordPress plugins have been sold. How concerned should we be? We try to make sense of it all.

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.

10+ High-Quality Free CSS Button Libraries & Frameworks

10+ High-Quality Free CSS Button Libraries & Frameworks

Explore top CSS button libraries for web design. Find easy-to-use styles & animations to enhance your projects. Perfect for developers & designers.

10+ Best Free WordPress Themes for Photographers

10+ Best Free WordPress Themes for Photographers

A collection of the best free WordPress themes for photographers. Find the perfect theme for your photography portfolio or blog today.

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.

Why a Modular Approach Is Better for WordPress Development

Why a Modular Approach Is Better for WordPress Development