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Eric Karkovack (833 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.
20+ Seasonal Lightroom Presets & LUTs for Photographers

20+ Seasonal Lightroom Presets & LUTs for Photographers

Lightroom presets and LUTs created for seasonal photography. Adjust colors, tones, and moods for spring, summer, autumn, and winter photos with professional-quality edits.

10 Best Plugins For Adding AI to Your WordPress Website in 2026

10 Best Plugins For Adding AI to Your WordPress Website in 2026

A collection of WordPress plugins that, in one way or another, add artificial intelligence to your website. Some are longtime favorites, while others are upstarts breaking into the ecosystem.

Keeping Your WordPress Client Expectations Realistic in the AI Era

Keeping Your WordPress Client Expectations Realistic in the AI Era

AI can speed up WordPress work, but it can also inflate client expectations. We show you how to set boundaries, explain why human review still matters, and keep pricing tied to outcomes rather than tools.

20+ Best Free Pixel Fonts for Creatives

20+ Best Free Pixel Fonts for Creatives

A curated collection of free pixel fonts for designers and gamers. Inspired by classic video games, computer systems, and plenty of pop culture references.

Why Humans Should Still Be a Part of WordPress Development

Why Humans Should Still Be a Part of WordPress Development

Some teams are cutting staff and leaning on AI for WordPress work. Learn why that can backfire, and how humans improve results through testing, review, better planning, and user-focused decisions.

Using my.WordPress.net to Experiment With AI

Using my.WordPress.net to Experiment With AI

Learn how to use my.WordPress.net as a safe AI sandbox. We show you how to install WordPress in the browser, add the AI Assistant app, connect ChatGPT, Claude, or Ollama, and run a few test prompts.

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

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

What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Hacked

What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Hacked

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.

The Potential of Local Open-Source AI Models

The Potential of Local Open-Source AI Models

Local open-source AI models can lower privacy risks and reduce API costs. We look at why smaller models can fit common site tasks, how they can be trained on narrow data, and where to start testing.

Things I’ve Learned From the WordPress Community

Things I’ve Learned From the WordPress Community

We share a few valuable lessons we’ve learned from the WordPress community. Some may sound basic, but they’ve impacted both our careers and life.

The Importance of Keeping Up with the Latest CSS Techniques

The Importance of Keeping Up with the Latest CSS Techniques

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Even if your current solutions work adequately, there are still reasons to invest in learning the latest CSS techniques.

How No-Code Tools Can Disrupt the Design Process

How No-Code Tools Can Disrupt the Design Process