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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.
Better Design & Testing for Mobile Viewport Madness

Better Design & Testing for Mobile Viewport Madness

CSS / Web Design

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

The Five Forgivable Sins of a Freelance Designer

The Five Forgivable Sins of a Freelance Designer

Freelance

The web is full of advice for freelance web designers. Certainly, I’ve offered up my share. But, while it’s often well-meaning, there is an unintended consequence. It can lead us…

How to Help Your Clients Master eCommerce

How to Help Your Clients Master eCommerce

Freelance / Web Design

We show you how, with a little patience, you can teach clients how to manage their eCommerce websites, and guide them toward success.

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

WordPress

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

50 Cheatsheets & Guides for JavaScript

50 Cheatsheets & Guides for JavaScript

JavaScript

JavaScript is at the forefront of powering the web. To help you sort through it all, we have compiled this collection of cheatsheets and reference guides.

Hacked: What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Compromised

Hacked: What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Compromised

WordPress

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.

Why Is Focusing on Long-Term Goals So Difficult?

Why Is Focusing on Long-Term Goals So Difficult?

Freelance

As tough as it sounds, having long-term goals is important and you need them to keep growing and evolving along with the web. The following are some ways to help you home in on the future of your design business.

How to Critique a Client’s Ideas

How to Critique a Client’s Ideas

Freelance

Building a website is a collaborative process. It works best when both clients and designers can openly exchange ideas.

8 React JavaScript Snippets That Improve Everyday UI Elements

8 React JavaScript Snippets That Improve Everyday UI Elements

JavaScript / UI Design

A collection of excellent snippets that demonstrate the impact React JavaScript library can have on a user interface.

Tips for Collaborating with Other Web Designers

Tips for Collaborating with Other Web Designers

Freelance / Web Design

Effective tips for web designers on successful collaboration, improving project outcomes, and team dynamics.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Notification UIs

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Notification UIs

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

A collection of CSS and JavaScript code snippets for creating unique notification and alert systems and UIs.

10 Free WordPress Plugins for Adding jQuery Effects to Your Site

10 Free WordPress Plugins for Adding jQuery Effects to Your Site

JavaScript / WordPress

For a simple way of adding various jQuery effects or functionality to your site, these outstanding free WordPress plugins are up to the task.

Those Non-Design Technologies Web Designers Need to Know

Those Non-Design Technologies Web Designers Need to Know

Freelance / Web Design

We call ourselves web designers and developers. However, the job often goes beyond those narrow margins. Freelancers and small agencies deal with a range of non-design and coding issues. We…

How to Find Out What a Web Design Client Really Needs

How to Find Out What a Web Design Client Really Needs

Freelance

Do you have a client that doesn’t know the process of developing a website? There are some things you can do to help them.

How to Build Confidence in Your Design Skills

How to Build Confidence in Your Design Skills

Freelance

Confidence is among the most important traits for a web designer. It’s part of what propels us forward and enables us to create amazing things. Yet, it’s also quite volatile….

The Pros & Cons of Customizing WooCommerce

The Pros & Cons of Customizing WooCommerce

WordPress

It’s great that you can make WooCommerce your own. But customization comes with risks, so here are some tips to help you along the way.

Avoiding Wasted Space on Your Website

Avoiding Wasted Space on Your Website

UX Design / Web Design

It’s about making the most of the space and time you have to make a good first impression. When users have a clear path, they’re more likely to stick around.

Freelancing: The Risks and Fears of Going it Alone

Freelancing: The Risks and Fears of Going it Alone

Freelance
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