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Eric Karkovack (921 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.
What to Know Before Attending a WordPress Contributor Day

What to Know Before Attending a WordPress Contributor Day

Some thoughts and observations on what it’s like to participate in a WordPress Contributor Day. Is for you? Keep reading to find out.

7 CSS Snippets for Creating Stylish Content Excerpts

7 CSS Snippets for Creating Stylish Content Excerpts

A curated collection of CSS (and some JavaScript) snippets for improving the appearance and functionality of content excerpts.

How to Build Client-Proof WordPress Websites

How to Build Client-Proof WordPress Websites

Handing off a new WordPress website to a client offers a great feeling of satisfaction. You provide a pixel-perfect rendering of a brand’s online presence and hope it plays a…

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn how to use the WordPress Block Bindings API to display custom field data—no plugin required. A simple walkthrough with real examples.

How to Educate Clients on WordPress Security Best Practices

How to Educate Clients on WordPress Security Best Practices

We discuss being proactive when it comes to teaching clients about security best practices. Some things are universal, while others are a bit more specific to WordPress itself.

How to De-Clutter Your WordPress Site

How to De-Clutter Your WordPress Site

We point you towards some areas where virtual garbage can begin to pile up in WordPress and introduce you to a few tools that can help.

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.

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

We discuss how AI site builders may support WordPress freelancers and agencies in the future, and where the current tools still fall short.

The Best Practices for Building a Multilingual WordPress Site

The Best Practices for Building a Multilingual WordPress Site

We share some thoughts and valuable lessons that will help make for a smoother ride when building multilingual websites with WordPress.

50 Cheatsheets & Guides for JavaScript

50 Cheatsheets & Guides for JavaScript

JavaScript is at the forefront of powering the web. To help you sort through it all, we have compiled this collection of cheatsheets and reference guides.

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 Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks

How to Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks