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Eric Karkovack (914 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 Power of Automating WordPress

The Power of Automating WordPress

We introduce you to some WordPress automation tools, and using some basic examples, we demonstrate what they can do for you.

How to Work with Web Design Technophobes

How to Work with Web Design Technophobes

Let’s go out on a limb here and declare that web designers are generally pretty comfortable with technology. We know our way around computers, smartphones and other assorted gadgetry. Our…

The Most Important Thing Your Clients Should Know About Their Website

The Most Important Thing Your Clients Should Know About Their Website

The designer-client relationship is so important. Our experience and knowledge of the industry is something that needs to be shared with those we work with.

Controlling WordPress Through the Command Line with WP-CLI

Controlling WordPress Through the Command Line with WP-CLI

For anyone looking for more control and the ability to carry out complex WordPress tasks, learning how to use WP-CLI could be just what you need.

Tips for Maintaining a Legacy WordPress Website

Tips for Maintaining a Legacy WordPress Website

Maintaining a legacy WordPress website takes a keen eye and attention to detail. Here are some tips to make sure your old site runs as well as it can.

Should You Sell Web Hosting Services to Your Clients?

Should You Sell Web Hosting Services to Your Clients?

How to offer web hosting services to clients as an added value to your web design offerings.

The Freelance Design Situations You Need to Fix Right Away

The Freelance Design Situations You Need to Fix Right Away

We delve into some common freelance situations you’ll want to fix sooner rather than later and offer some useful solutions.

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

We take a look at those scenarios when it may be wiser to steer clear of WordPress – or any CMS, for that matter, and just use static HTML.

How to Handle Major Software Updates on Your Website

How to Handle Major Software Updates on Your Website

Updates to system software and site components mean extra work. Here are some tips for managing those software changes that may impact your website.

Best Practices for Documenting Web Design Work

Best Practices for Documenting Web Design Work

Whether working on a new web project or looking through some past ones, here are some useful tips for documenting what you’ve done.

How to Successfully Run a WordPress Multisite Network

How to Successfully Run a WordPress Multisite Network

As it can be difficult to keep track of plugins, themes, and users, we show you how to make your WP Multisite network the best it can be.

How to Manage High-Maintenance Design Clients

How to Manage High-Maintenance Design Clients