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Eric Karkovack (896 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.
8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Reflection & Refraction Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Reflection & Refraction Effects

The simple act of light reflecting off of or refracting through a surface can produce stunning visuals. We see it every day in the physical world. It might be the…

How to Run a Stable, Secure and Successful WooCommerce Website

How to Run a Stable, Secure and Successful WooCommerce Website

We take a look at some of WooCommerce’s hidden secrets so that you’ll have a stable, secure and successful eCommerce store.

10 Lesser-Known (But Incredibly Useful) WordPress Plugins

10 Lesser-Known (But Incredibly Useful) WordPress Plugins

We share ten fantastic WordPress plugins that have been overlooked for one reason or another, but we feel they are worth your consideration.

The Keys to Becoming a Self-Reliant Freelance Designer

The Keys to Becoming a Self-Reliant Freelance Designer

Many choose the freedom of a freelance career, but dealing with the responsibilities can be difficult. You’ll need to become self-reliant!

The Perils of Being a Responsible Web Designer

The Perils of Being a Responsible Web Designer

The challenges of being a responsible web designer, focusing on ethics, accessibility, and user privacy.

Essential WordPress Block Theme Features for Web Designers

Essential WordPress Block Theme Features for Web Designers

The number of block themes is increasing, yet not all cater to the needs of web designers. We explore those key block theme features designed for professionals.

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert to Launch a Freelance Career

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert to Launch a Freelance Career

Essential steps for launching a successful freelance career in web design, from building a portfolio to finding clients.

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

With the disruption of the pandemic, many web designers have had to put their learning goals on hold. The question is, how do we manage these disruptions and avoid falling behind?

10 CSS Code Snippets for Responsive Text Techniques

10 CSS Code Snippets for Responsive Text Techniques

We take a look at a number of different approaches you can take to implement responsive text into your web design layouts.

Accessibility Tip: How to Test Color Contrast Ratios

Accessibility Tip: How to Test Color Contrast Ratios

Compliance with WCAG color contrast standards isn’t very difficult, as we’ll demonstrate, testing color contrast ratios takes mere seconds.

Why We Unfairly Judge Other Designers

Why We Unfairly Judge Other Designers

In design circles, we’re quick to judge others in our profession. It’s incredibly easy to glance at another’s work and call it “crap.” But are we judging fairly?

8 CSS Grid Snippets for Creating Common Website Layouts

8 CSS Grid Snippets for Creating Common Website Layouts