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Eric Karkovack (900 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 Help Clients Adopt New Business Models

How to Help Clients Adopt New Business Models

Freelance

How can we best deal with these rapid changes? First, take a deep breath. Then, review the following tips for making the process as pain-free as possible.

Why Creatives Keep Using the Same Portfolio Design Ideas

Why Creatives Keep Using the Same Portfolio Design Ideas

Freelance / Web Design

Should you worry if all of your design projects look similar? Of course not. It may mean that you’re particularly successful in one specific area of design.

How to Grow Your Web Design Business

How to Grow Your Web Design Business

Freelance

By following these simple methods, and seizing the right opportunity, you may be able to jumpstart growth and expand your web design business.

Things You Should Know Before Customizing WordPress

Things You Should Know Before Customizing WordPress

WordPress

Customizing WordPress requires planning. So, before you fire up that code editor, here are some things you should know about the process.

How to Minimize Wasted Time during a Web Design Project

How to Minimize Wasted Time during a Web Design Project

Freelance / Web Design

Advice and tips for having more productive moments during your web design projects that will help to minimize any wasted time.

How to Not Shortchange Yourself When Inheriting a Website

How to Not Shortchange Yourself When Inheriting a Website

Freelance

Inheriting a website can be overwhelming, but don’t shortchange yourself by not taking full ownership. Learn how to assess, plan, and execute to make it your own.

For Casual Users, Information on New WordPress Features Can Be Hard to Find

For Casual Users, Information on New WordPress Features Can Be Hard to Find

WordPress

Virtually every software application evolves over time. For users, keeping track of the additions, subtractions, and bug fixes can be difficult. And, the more users an app has, the more…

An Introduction to WordPress Child Themes

An Introduction to WordPress Child Themes

WordPress

Among the top features of WordPress is the ability to build a great-looking website even if you’re not a designer. Through the use of third-party themes, just about anyone with…

The Case for Building Resiliency into Every Website

The Case for Building Resiliency into Every Website

Web Design

We take a look at what makes web design resilient (in one designer’s view, anyway) and discuss how resiliency can change how you approach your next web project.

How to Create Compelling Content for Your Portfolio Site

How to Create Compelling Content for Your Portfolio Site

Freelance

Crafting compelling portfolio content that showcases your skills and attracts the right clients.

Why You Should Explain Design Decisions to Your Clients

Why You Should Explain Design Decisions to Your Clients

Freelance

Have you ever found yourself totally in love with a design mockup you created, only to see your client pick it apart? Even worse is when they advocate for changes…

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Bokeh Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Bokeh Effects

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design
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