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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.
The Keys to Long-Term Success as a Freelancer

The Keys to Long-Term Success as a Freelancer

Freelance

Essential strategies for achieving long-term success as a freelancer, from building relationships to continuous learning.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Recreate Retro Computers

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Recreate Retro Computers

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

A collection of CSS and JavaScript snippets that celebrate retro computing. The Commodore 64, the original Mac, Windows 95, and much more.

How to Get Clients to Care About Their Website Long Term

How to Get Clients to Care About Their Website Long Term

Freelance / Web Design

Strategies for encouraging clients to maintain and invest in their website’s long-term success and relevance.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Weather Widgets

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Weather Widgets

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

We share some of the best CSS & JavaScript code snippets for creating beautiful weather widgets. They all make weather data easier to digest.

Is the Future of WordPress Code-Free?

Is the Future of WordPress Code-Free?

WordPress

As WordPress and its ecosystem continue to evolve, it does make one wonder if more designers will choose code-free solutions. But, if so, what will be the ramifications?

Why Some Outdated WordPress Plugins & Themes Are Facing Extinction

Why Some Outdated WordPress Plugins & Themes Are Facing Extinction

JavaScript / WordPress

If you manage a website that relies on any WordPress plugins or themes that haven’t seen an update for a while, your time with them may be running out. Recent…

Why Community Is Essential for Freelance Web Designers

Why Community Is Essential for Freelance Web Designers

Web Design

We can find a helping hand in the form of worldwide freelance community. Many of its members are incredibly smart and generous with their time.

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

Freelance

Losing a client can feel like a blow to your business, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and self-reflection.

Perusing the Digital Junk of a Web Designer

Perusing the Digital Junk of a Web Designer

Freelance / Web Design

Navigating the clutter of digital assets and tools that web designers accumulate, offering strategies for organization and efficiency.

Rethinking What It Means to Be a Web Designer

Rethinking What It Means to Be a Web Designer

Web Design

Read about the shifting role of a web designer and the skills required to stay relevant in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.

The 8 Best Resources for Completely Free Stock Photos

The 8 Best Resources for Completely Free Stock Photos

Photography

A collection of the best websites for downloading free stock photos. Photos are high-res, many are CC0, and the quality of all is fantastic.

What I’ve Learned About WordPress Maintenance

What I’ve Learned About WordPress Maintenance

WordPress

For the past decade, much of my design and development work has been centered around WordPress. I’ve spent a good bit of time both building and maintaining websites that utilize…

In Web Design, Easier Doesn’t Always Mean Better

In Web Design, Easier Doesn’t Always Mean Better

Freelance / Web Design

You can find solutions that make web design easier and cost-effective. However, it takes careful scrutiny to determine if that truly is the case.

How to Help Clients Round Out Their Ideas

How to Help Clients Round Out Their Ideas

Freelance

Those first conversations between the client and designer are pivotal. This is where you’ll gain an understanding of a client’s thought process.

Beautiful Poster Art Created with CSS & JavaScript

Beautiful Poster Art Created with CSS & JavaScript

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

Posters are among the most common art forms. You probably had a few of them on your wall as a child. They cover the full spectrum of people, places, and…

How To Convince Clients To Invest in a Custom Website

How To Convince Clients To Invest in a Custom Website

Freelance

Learn how to convince your clients that a custom website is worth the investment. Read tips and strategies to help you make a compelling case.

Tips on Writing Effective Website Documentation for Your Clients

Tips on Writing Effective Website Documentation for Your Clients

Freelance

We share some tips for writing outstanding website documentation. The kind of tips your clients will thank you for!

6 Fantastic Resources for Learning React.js

6 Fantastic Resources for Learning React.js

JavaScript
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