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Eric Karkovack (895 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.
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

A collection of the best resources for learning React.js. We have something for both beginners and more advanced users of the popular library.

How to Survive as a Web Designer with No Business Background

How to Survive as a Web Designer with No Business Background

Freelance

Strategies for thriving as a web designer without a traditional business background, focusing on self-education and resourcefulness.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Feature Wood Textures

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Feature Wood Textures

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

A collection of unique CSS and JavaScript snippets for creating wood backgrounds, textures, and components.

Beyond Design & Development: Skills to Boost Your Career

Beyond Design & Development: Skills to Boost Your Career

Freelance

To run a successful freelance design business or agency, you will need some skills that don’t directly relate to code or aesthetics.

How to Choose the Right Fonts for Your Website

How to Choose the Right Fonts for Your Website

Fonts

Too much choice makes for harder decisions. With that in mind, here are some tips for choosing the right fonts for your website.

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Freelance / Web Design

We discuss the pros and cons of freelance designers charging a fee for project estimates. In many cases, it does make sense to do.

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

UX Design / Web Design

Tips for building effective and impactful websites for charities and non-profit organizations.

The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer

The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer

WordPress

It takes a whole lot of talent and skill to create a functioning WordPress plugin. Most of us will probably never fully grasp the amount of work and dedication that…

8 Magical CSS & JavaScript Harry Potter Code Snippets

8 Magical CSS & JavaScript Harry Potter Code Snippets

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

We share a collection of spell-binding CSS and JavaScript Harry Potter code snippets. Let’s journey into the wonderful world of Hogwarts!

Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

Freelance / Web Design

The early web (we’ll define it as 1995 – 2005) was an adventurous place. The narrative was that anyone could participate in this new medium. Thus, it attracted an eclectic…

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego

Freelance

Learn how your ego can boost your confidence and drive success, but also how it can lead to mistakes and missed opportunities.

Being a Freelance Web Designer Isn’t for Everyone

Being a Freelance Web Designer Isn’t for Everyone

Freelance

So often, I write about the details and observations I’ve had while running a freelance web design business. It seems like so many web designers have taken this path that…

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

Freelance / Web Design
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