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Eric Karkovack (830 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.
How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

We take you through the fairly simple process of updating your WordPress website’s themes and plugins using only a ZIP file.

A Long Time Ago: Code Snippets Inspired by Star Wars

A Long Time Ago: Code Snippets Inspired by Star Wars

A collection of Star Wars-inspired code snippets, including characters, quotes, games, and even the opening crawl. May the 4th be with you!

Understanding What Your Web Host Won’t Do for You

Understanding What Your Web Host Won’t Do for You

Learn why your web host may not cover all your needs and what steps you can take to ensure your website runs smoothly and efficiently.

8 Best Add-Ons for the Gravity Forms WordPress Plugin in 2026

8 Best Add-Ons for the Gravity Forms WordPress Plugin in 2026

We share some free and commercially available plugins that can help to turn Gravity Forms (and your website) into a feature-packed powerhouse.

20+ Seasonal Lightroom Presets & LUTs for Photographers

20+ Seasonal Lightroom Presets & LUTs for Photographers

Lightroom presets and LUTs created for seasonal photography. Adjust colors, tones, and moods for spring, summer, autumn, and winter photos with professional-quality edits.

Keeping Your WordPress Client Expectations Realistic in the AI Era

Keeping Your WordPress Client Expectations Realistic in the AI Era

AI can speed up WordPress work, but it can also inflate client expectations. We show you how to set boundaries, explain why human review still matters, and keep pricing tied to outcomes rather than tools.

20+ Best Free Pixel Fonts for Creatives

20+ Best Free Pixel Fonts for Creatives

A curated collection of free pixel fonts for designers and gamers. Inspired by classic video games, computer systems, and plenty of pop culture references.

Why Humans Should Still Be a Part of WordPress Development

Why Humans Should Still Be a Part of WordPress Development

Some teams are cutting staff and leaning on AI for WordPress work. Learn why that can backfire, and how humans improve results through testing, review, better planning, and user-focused decisions.

Using my.WordPress.net to Experiment With AI

Using my.WordPress.net to Experiment With AI

Learn how to use my.WordPress.net as a safe AI sandbox. We show you how to install WordPress in the browser, add the AI Assistant app, connect ChatGPT, Claude, or Ollama, and run a few test prompts.

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

Not all commercial WordPress plugins are created equal. We’ll help you evaluate whether a commercial plugin is worth the investment.

What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Hacked

What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Hacked

It’s perfectly normal to feel scared or frustrated when your WordPress site has been compromised. Take a breath, and follow this guide for dealing with a hacked WordPress website.

The Potential of Local Open-Source AI Models

The Potential of Local Open-Source AI Models