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Eric Karkovack (830 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.
7 CSS Snippets for Creating Stylish Content Excerpts

7 CSS Snippets for Creating Stylish Content Excerpts

A curated collection of CSS (and some JavaScript) snippets for improving the appearance and functionality of content excerpts.

The 10 Best Plugins for Adding eCommerce to WordPress

The 10 Best Plugins for Adding eCommerce to 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.

50 Cheatsheets & Guides for JavaScript

50 Cheatsheets & Guides for JavaScript

JavaScript is at the forefront of powering the web. To help you sort through it all, we have compiled this collection of cheatsheets and reference guides.

10 Free WordPress Plugins for Adding jQuery Effects to Your Site

10 Free WordPress Plugins for Adding jQuery Effects to Your Site

For a simple way of adding various jQuery effects or functionality to your site, these outstanding free WordPress plugins are up to the task.

The Challenges of WordPress’ Massive Market Share

The Challenges of WordPress’ Massive Market Share

We take a look at the biggest challenges facing WordPress (as we see them) and discuss how its size impacts the efforts to tackle them.

The Easy Way to Host Google Fonts Locally

The Easy Way to Host Google Fonts Locally

If you are looking to host Google Fonts locally, we’ll introduce you to a quick and easy way to implement them.

The Types of Plugins that Every WordPress Site Needs

The Types of Plugins that Every WordPress Site Needs

They don’t necessarily do anything fancy, but they are the types of WordPress plugins vital to your site’s success.

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

How Security Is Driving up the Cost of Website Maintenance

Security’s impact on website maintenance demands its inclusion in our pricing. We examine the challenges and the resulting surge in costs.

When Do You Need a Custom WordPress Gutenberg Block?

When Do You Need a Custom WordPress Gutenberg Block?

The WordPress Gutenberg block editor empowers web developers to build a custom content creation experience. Through the use of custom blocks, it’s possible to add just about any layout or…

WordPress Offers Two Very Different Paths: That’s a Good Thing

WordPress Offers Two Very Different Paths: That’s a Good Thing

Do we go with a battle-tested classic theme or opt for a newfangled block theme? Do we embrace the Block Editor or stick with the trusty Classic flavor?

Get into the Halloween Spirit with These Spooky Snippets

Get into the Halloween Spirit with These Spooky Snippets

Creative examples of how you can turn CSS, HTML & JS into something spooky. Turn the lights down and prepare yourself for some Halloween fun!

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Books

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Books