5 Things to Look for in a Great Web Design Client
So often, we like to discuss the worst in people. And it certainly makes sense that, as a freelance designer, you’re sure to deal with any number of clients from…
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Eric Karkovack (214 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.
10 Plugins to Supercharge WordPress Comments
Commenting is built right into WordPress – which is great. But utilizing the default setup is an invitation to a big old mess. Annoyances such as spam and the potential…
A Collection of Unique Password Field & Form Utility Code Snippets
If your website enables users to have their own accounts, then passwords are an important part of both security and the UI. You’ll certainly want users to adopt strong passwords…
How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates
Landing a new client is one of the great joys of being a freelance designer. It means finally taking on an exciting paid project and also putting food on the…
10 WordPress Plugins for Email Marketing Management
Email marketing should be one of the key components of your customer retention strategy. Engaging in regular communication will keep subscribers informed about your latest news and promotions. So it’s…
MapSVG Brings Incredibly Powerful and Flexible Maps to WordPress Sponsored
Maps play an integral part in creating a great user experience. Whether they are used to show multiple retail locations, detail a specific attraction or visualize statistics, they help users…
How to Find Out What a Client Really Needs
One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with clients can be determining what it is they want and need. Usually, the exploration phase of a project will reveal some…
10 Snippets for Creating Split Screen Layouts
Split screen UIs have become a popular way to showcase content. We often think of them as being utilized in areas where we want users to choose between two options….
Why Designers Need Creativity & Practicality to Succeed
One of the lasting messages we see across the world of web design is the idea of inspiring creativity. Designers everywhere are encouraging us to find our inner artist by…
The Keys to Becoming a Self-Reliant Freelancer
Many people choose a freelance career because of the freedom it affords. But that freedom also comes with the reality that pretty much every business-related task falls to just one…
50 Cheatsheets, References and Guides for CSS
As CSS continues to grow by leaps and bounds, it’s both important and somewhat difficult to keep up with new developments. With so much to learn, you can’t be everywhere…
10 Amazing CSS Button Libraries & Collections
When you think about it, buttons are the drivers of online interaction. We use them to add products to our shopping carts, learn more about a service, confirm our decisions…