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Eric Karkovack (917 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 Manage Multiple Websites for Multiple Clients

How to Manage Multiple Websites for Multiple Clients

Starting out as a freelance web professional is such an exciting/scary experience. You’ve thrown your talents out there into the market and hope that you can find success. If you…

How to Deal with Clients Who Have Gone Too Far

How to Deal with Clients Who Have Gone Too Far

Strategies for dealing with clients who overstep boundaries, ensuring a professional and respectful working relationship.

Getting Answers to Your Web Development Questions

Getting Answers to Your Web Development Questions

Regardless of our education, experience or skill level, every one of us will run into a situation where we could use some help. It might be a bit of code…

How to Manage the Emotional Highs & Lows of Design Work

How to Manage the Emotional Highs & Lows of Design Work

There are a ton of resources out there to help us learn web design. Whether you want to code like a master or create stunning graphics, the opportunity to sharpen…

How to Accept Your Limitations as a Web Designer

How to Accept Your Limitations as a Web Designer

As web designers, every one of us has limitations. So, how do we learn to accept it? How can we still thrive as designers and developers?

How to Balance Client Needs vs. Building Your Portfolio

How to Balance Client Needs vs. Building Your Portfolio

Is our work focused on our clients or ourselves? How can you tell the difference? We try to identify who those fancy design features is benefitting.

How to Simplify Your Web Design Business

How to Simplify Your Web Design Business

If your design business is a mess – or are concerned it could become one – don’t worry, as we share tips that will help you simplify things.

How to Keep Freelance Clients for Years to Come

How to Keep Freelance Clients for Years to Come

Learn how to keep clients, maintain strong relationships with them, and ensure their loyalty with these simple guidelines for freelance designers.

How to Prioritize Your Web Design Work

How to Prioritize Your Web Design Work

Learning how to prioritize your web design projects takes time and practice. We take a look at a few key factors that can help.

The Pros and Cons of Life-Altering Web Design Projects

The Pros and Cons of Life-Altering Web Design Projects

Exploring the benefits and challenges of undertaking web design projects that have the potential to change your career.

How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Web Design Business

How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Web Design Business

Discover ways to generate a steady income through recurring revenue models in your web design business.

How to Help Your Clients with Website Content Strategy

How to Help Your Clients with Website Content Strategy