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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.
FOMOOP – Fear of Missing Out on Projects

FOMOOP – Fear of Missing Out on Projects

Freelance

Addressing the fear of missing out on projects, with strategies for managing workload and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Freelancers: How Much Work Is Too Much?

Freelancers: How Much Work Is Too Much?

Freelance

For freelancers, exploring the fine line between ample work and overcommitment, and how to find the right balance.

Tips for Becoming a Healthier Freelance Designer

Tips for Becoming a Healthier Freelance Designer

Freelance

Tips for maintaining a healthier lifestyle as a freelancer, emphasizing the balance between work and well-being.

What My Old Design Projects Have Taught Me

What My Old Design Projects Have Taught Me

Web Design

I’ve felt embarrassed when looking through my old projects. But time brings perspective. Eventually, you start to see things in a different light.

How to Identify Your Ideal Web Design Projects

How to Identify Your Ideal Web Design Projects

Freelance

We explore what the ideal web design project looks like and share some tips for positioning your freelance business to find them.

How to Become a Greener Freelancer

How to Become a Greener Freelancer

Freelance / Web Design

Tips for freelancers on adopting eco-friendly practices, contributing to a greener and more sustainable industry.

The Good & Bad of Stock Photography

The Good & Bad of Stock Photography

Photography / Web Design

We look at the impact stock photography has had on web design, covering both the good and the bad. Plus, tips for finding the best images.

8 CSS & JavaScript Neumorphism Effect Snippets

8 CSS & JavaScript Neumorphism Effect Snippets

CSS / UI Design

The web design industry has always been great at throwing around buzzwords. One of the most recent examples is neumorphism – which is supposedly the “new skeuomorphic” for design elements….

8 CSS Snippets for Creating the Glassmorphism Effect

8 CSS Snippets for Creating the Glassmorphism Effect

CSS / UI Design

A collection of glassmorphism effects built with CSS. They range from common UI elements like buttons to more complex creations.

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

Freelance / WordPress

Are you looking for maintenance-only web design clients? Here are some things to consider, along with how to determine your business goals.

How Old-School Technologies Still Shape Web Development

How Old-School Technologies Still Shape Web Development

Web Design

Many old-school technologies have evolved. Others have faded into the background. But we still rely on them. Perhaps more than we think.

How Writing Can Help Your Web Design Career

How Writing Can Help Your Web Design Career

Freelance / Web Design

I’ll fill you in on what writing has meant to me as a web designer. Along the way, I’ll share some tips for making the most out of the experience.

Love a WordPress Plugin or Theme? Pay It Forward.

Love a WordPress Plugin or Theme? Pay It Forward.

WordPress

By paying it forward to WordPress developers, we can positively impact the people and products that help make our websites better.

How to Define a Successful Web Design Project

How to Define a Successful Web Design Project

Freelance

Subjective as it may be, what constitutes a successful web design project? And how do you effectively explain it?

How to Position Yourself as a Web Design Expert

How to Position Yourself as a Web Design Expert

Freelance

Becoming a web design expert: strategies for honing your skills, staying current with trends, and establishing authority.

How to Deal with the ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ Design Client

How to Deal with the ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ Design Client

Freelance

Master the art of patience in the design industry with strategies for handling the ‘hurry up and wait’ client dynamic.

6 Helpful Facebook Groups for WordPress Developers

6 Helpful Facebook Groups for WordPress Developers

WordPress

Part of what makes working with WordPress so much fun is that you get much more than a free, open source CMS. You also become part of a tremendously welcoming…

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Polygons

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Polygons

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design
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