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Eric Karkovack (749 Articles)

Eric Karkovack is a web designer with over two decades of experience. You can visit his business site here. Eric is the author of an eBook: Your Guide to Becoming a Freelance Web Designer. He also has an opinion on just about every subject. You can follow his rants on Twitter @karks88.
Getting Your Design Work in Front of the Right People

Getting Your Design Work in Front of the Right People

Learn proven steps for freelance web designers to position themselves for success and gain an edge in reaching potential clients.

AI Tools Are Scraping Your Website. Is That a Good Thing?

AI Tools Are Scraping Your Website. Is That a Good Thing?

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been disruptive. Things are changing rapidly. And it seems like this technology is posing new moral, ethical, and existential questions each day. There…

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Beautiful Bokeh Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Beautiful Bokeh Effects

Bokeh has long been a celebrated photographic style. In simplistic terms, it features a primary focus on a subject and a gently blurred background. The technique is both beautiful and…

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Building Mega Menus

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Building Mega Menus

A collection of CSS & JavaScript snippets for building mega menus. Everything from simple, text-based navigation to richly-styled UIs.

10 CSS, JavaScript & SVG Snippets for Creating Logos

10 CSS, JavaScript & SVG Snippets for Creating Logos

We take a look at 10 examples of logo design built with CSS, JavaScript and SVG. Some are originals, others are from well-known brands. All are amazing!

How to Keep Freelance Clients for Years to Come

How to Keep Freelance Clients for Years to Come

Learn how to keep clients, maintain strong relationships with them, and ensure their loyalty with these simple guidelines for freelance designers.

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!

10 WordPress Plugins for Email & Newsletter Marketing

10 WordPress Plugins for Email & Newsletter Marketing

We have a curated collection of the ten best plugins for managing your email and newsletter marketing campaigns in WordPress.

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Page Transition Effects

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Page Transition Effects

A collection of CSS and JavaScript snippets for creating page transitions that you can use to add something exciting to your next project.

Better Design and Testing for Mobile Viewport Madness

Better Design and Testing for Mobile Viewport Madness

We discuss the common pitfalls of mobile testing and share some tips for making your designs look great on every screen.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Wild & Crazy Backgrounds

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Wild & Crazy Backgrounds

We take a look at an area that will grab your attention: wild and crazy background patterns built with CSS and JavaScript. No subtlety here.

WordPress Turns 20: Its Secrets of Success

WordPress Turns 20: Its Secrets of Success