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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.
Fun Examples of SVG Shape Usage in Web Design

Fun Examples of SVG Shape Usage in Web Design

Learn how SVG shapes can enhance web design, offering scalable, responsive, and visually appealing elements for modern websites.

8 Beautiful Nature Inspired CSS & JavaScript Code Snippets

8 Beautiful Nature Inspired CSS & JavaScript Code Snippets

Nature has been a source of design inspiration since the beginning of time. Its beauty touches everything from the clothes we wear to the gadgets we use. So, it’s not…

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!

Nostalgic Code Snippets That Bring Back the 1990s

Nostalgic Code Snippets That Bring Back the 1990s

I’m not ashamed to admit that I came of age during the 90s. It’s also when my design career started. So sometimes I find it rejuvenating (and somewhat amusing) to…

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

What follows isn’t a definitive answer. It’s a collection of thoughts on how we might reach a better understanding of the issue, along with some simple actions we can take.

Better Responsive Design With CSS clamp()

Better Responsive Design With CSS clamp()

With so many mobile devices on the market, we’re flooded with viewport sizes. That makes it especially challenging to design a fully-responsive website. CSS media queries have long been the…

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Spring

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Spring

A collection of CSS and JavaScript snippets that celebrate spring. Plenty of pastels, flowers, and chicks, and some amazing coding skills too.

The Unexpected Roles of Web Designers

The Unexpected Roles of Web Designers

Web designers tend to be a catch-all when working with clients. They’re as likely to ask us about an email delivery issue as they are about their website.

10 Best Free Plugins for Adding Animation Effects to WordPress

10 Best Free Plugins for Adding Animation Effects to WordPress

A collection of free plugins for quickly adding smooth scrolling, page transitions, and CSS animated effects to your WordPress website.

8 Virtual Winter Wonderlands Created with CSS & JavaScript

8 Virtual Winter Wonderlands Created with CSS & JavaScript

We share an outstanding collection of winter-themed CSS and JavaScript code snippets. Bundle up and check out these creative & fun examples!

Creativity Hasn’t Left Web Design – It’s Just Different

Creativity Hasn’t Left Web Design – It’s Just Different

It sometimes feels like web design has lost its creative flair. Has it? Or have we changed how we use our creativity?

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?