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Eric Karkovack (885 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 Build a 404 Page with the WordPress Site Editor

How to Build a 404 Page with the WordPress Site Editor

WordPress

We show you how the WordPress Site Editor can help you build a custom 404 page. Don’t take your 404 page for granted!

Those Little Things That Hamper the User Experience

Those Little Things That Hamper the User Experience

UX Design / Web Design

Identify small details that can negatively affect user experience and learn how to avoid them.

Why It Takes Commitment to Work with Clients

Why It Takes Commitment to Work with Clients

Freelance

It’s crucial that we as web designers not only focus on a project’s outcome, but on our relationships with clients as well.

The Website-Related Skills Your Clients Really Need to Know

The Website-Related Skills Your Clients Really Need to Know

Freelance

We share five web design-related skills you need to teach your clients so that they can get the most out of their websites.

Performing a Yearly Analysis of Your Design Business

Performing a Yearly Analysis of Your Design Business

Freelance

The importance of conducting a yearly analysis of your design business for growth, improvement, and strategic planning.

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins with a ZIP File

WordPress

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

4 Ways Clients Can Hurt Project Outcomes (and How You Can Save the Day)

4 Ways Clients Can Hurt Project Outcomes (and How You Can Save the Day)

Freelance / Web Design

We explore some ways that clients can negatively impact the outcome of a project. Along the way, we’ll also discuss some potential solutions.

Understanding What Your Web Host Won’t Do for You

Understanding What Your Web Host Won’t Do for You

Freelance / WordPress

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.

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Interactive Skeuomorphic UIs

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Interactive Skeuomorphic UIs

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

What is really impressive about skeuomorphic design is that when paired with CSS & JS, you achieve a new level of interactivity.

The Impossible Question: How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?

The Impossible Question: How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?

Freelance / Web Design

We look at the many factors that can impact a web design project’s launch date and share tips for determining its length more accurately.

The Five Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

The Five Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

Freelance

Ethics are often very personal, and what I find acceptable may not sit so well with you and vice-versa. But there are some general traits that most designers can agree on.

Reasons to Say “No” to a Web Design Project

Reasons to Say “No” to a Web Design Project

Freelance / Web Design

There’s no shame in saying “no” to a project. That can be a difficult lesson to learn – but very much worth the effort.

Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar

Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar

UX Design / WordPress

We take a trip back in time and examine what made the WordPress sidebar so special and share some potential sidebar ideas for a new era.

How to Manage Your Freelance To-Do List While Keeping Some Shred of Sanity

How to Manage Your Freelance To-Do List While Keeping Some Shred of Sanity

Freelance

A day in the life of a freelance web designer can be a real whirlwind. Without ever leaving your desk, you might be working on dozens of sites, communicating with…

At What Point Does Obsessing Over Design Become a Liability?

At What Point Does Obsessing Over Design Become a Liability?

Freelance / Web Design

Focussing too much on the design of a project can be done to death – or at least to the detriment of a project. We outline a few situations where the process can get in the way.

10 Examples of Using Over-Sized Titles in Web Design for Inspiration

10 Examples of Using Over-Sized Titles in Web Design for Inspiration

Inspiration / Web Design

A collection of beautifully designed websites that demonstrate how designers can successfully utilize large typography to convey a message.

Examining the Evolution of the Typical Web Design Client

Examining the Evolution of the Typical Web Design Client

Freelance

There has been a lot of change in client attitudes and expectations over the years. We take a closer look at some of the common themes.

How to Handle Dysfunctional Client Relationships in Web Design

How to Handle Dysfunctional Client Relationships in Web Design

Freelance
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