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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 Creative Benefits of Taking a Vacation

The Creative Benefits of Taking a Vacation

Freelance

Highlighting the creative benefits of taking a vacation and demonstrating how breaks can boost innovation and productivity.

Can You Really Get Away from Your Design Business?

Can You Really Get Away from Your Design Business?

Freelance

If you’re fortunate enough to find some success as a freelance web designer, you might just carve out a week or two of vacation time each year. It’s a well-deserved…

Embracing Competency & Letting Go of Design Perfection

Embracing Competency & Letting Go of Design Perfection

Inspiration / Web Design

Since design (and even code) is so subjective – is aiming for perfection really a thing? So, if we’re not after perfection, just what are we aiming for?

Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?

Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?

Freelance

Learn how to balance freelance web design with a side hustle for extra income and skill growth. Tips for successful multitasking.

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

Freelance / Web Design

A client referral for your web design business has the potential to increase revenue and gain valuable experience. But there are no guarantees.

10 Useful Components, Libraries & Tools for React.js

10 Useful Components, Libraries & Tools for React.js

JavaScript

We have a collection of the best free components for the React JavaScript Library to help you quickly create amazing web applications.

How Being Uncomfortable Can Make You a Better Web Designer

How Being Uncomfortable Can Make You a Better Web Designer

Freelance / Web Design

Embrace discomfort to enhance your web design skills! Learn how stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to improved creativity.

When Does Using Headless WordPress Make Sense?

When Does Using Headless WordPress Make Sense?

WordPress

To really know if headless WordPress is right for your project, it’s important to consider the pros and cons. The following guide is here to help you make the best decision.

How to be a Good Design Mentor

How to be a Good Design Mentor

Freelance / Web Design

It can be a challenge advising another designer. Whether it’s general career advice, technical knowledge or even tips regarding client relations.

How to Help Your Web Design Clients Without Being There

How to Help Your Web Design Clients Without Being There

Freelance / Web Design

Learn practical ways to assist web design clients remotely, covering communication tools and methods to maintain strong client relationships without in-person meetings.

The Hidden Costs of a WordPress Theme

The Hidden Costs of a WordPress Theme

WordPress

The temptation to download a free or commercial WordPress theme is great for both pros and novices who want to build their own website. And it’s easy to see why….

The 10 Best Plugins for Adding eCommerce to WordPress

The 10 Best Plugins for Adding eCommerce to WordPress

WordPress

We share the best eCommerce WordPress plugins on the market and provide you with background info on what types of shops they are suited for.

The Fight to Own Your Creative Content

The Fight to Own Your Creative Content

Digital Art / Photoshop

Explore the ongoing battle for creative content ownership and learn key strategies for protecting your work.

How To Create Custom Blocks for Gutenberg with Block Lab

How To Create Custom Blocks for Gutenberg with Block Lab

WordPress

Of all the amazing things the new block editor (aka Gutenberg) for WordPress can do, the ability to create custom blocks is right at the top of the list. This…

Fun Examples of SVG Shape Usage in Web Design

Fun Examples of SVG Shape Usage in Web Design

CSS / UI Design

Learn how SVG shapes can enhance web design, offering scalable, responsive, and visually appealing elements for modern websites.

How to Use WooCommerce Hooks

How to Use WooCommerce Hooks

WordPress

WooCommerce has proven itself to be a popular and formidable WordPress e-Commerce plugin. Its biggest strength is the fact that it can be customized in so many ways. There are…

A Long Time Ago: Code Snippets Inspired by Star Wars

A Long Time Ago: Code Snippets Inspired by Star Wars

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

A collection of Star Wars-inspired code snippets, including characters, quotes, games, and even the opening crawl. May the 4th be with you!

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

Freelance / Web Design
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