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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.
How WordPress Media Management Can Be Improved

How WordPress Media Management Can Be Improved

WordPress

Learn how to improve your WordPress media management with these tips. From organizing files to optimizing performance, we’ve got you covered.

How Web Designers Are Adapting to Industry Changes

How Web Designers Are Adapting to Industry Changes

Freelance / WordPress

In my thoroughly unscientific observation, web designers appear to be frustrated with the state of things. We take a look at why that is.

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard

Web Design

Web design is becoming increasingly automated, but building a great website requires much more than a slick UI or advanced algorithm.

How Social Media Uncertainty Reinforces the Importance of Websites

How Social Media Uncertainty Reinforces the Importance of Websites

Web Design

In the early days of Facebook, I recall having a few conversations with people who wondered if the platform may one day serve as a website replacement. Facebook Pages, after…

Why You Should Conduct Annual Website Audits

Why You Should Conduct Annual Website Audits

Freelance / Web Design

We share some tips for auditing your own websites and those you manage for clients and what you can learn along the way.

Am I Developer Enough?

Am I Developer Enough?

Freelance

Addressing self-doubt in the tech industry, exploring what it means to be “developer enough” and how to embrace your skills.

The Grumpy Designer’s 2023 Preview

The Grumpy Designer’s 2023 Preview

Web Design

As with years past, my focus will be on things that matter to web designers. It’s all about the notable tools, people, and technology that keep our industry interesting.

The Grumpy Designer Asks: Are You Tired?

The Grumpy Designer Asks: Are You Tired?

Freelance / Web Design

Let’s talk about the pressures we face as freelance web designers, and maybe we’ll find some healthy ways to cope with them.

The Grumpy Designer Takes on WordPress Malware

The Grumpy Designer Takes on WordPress Malware

WordPress

While some professions fade over time, there will always be a need for web designers. Why? Because with each passing year, the job becomes more complex. New responsibilities arrive that…

Why Classic WordPress Themes Aren’t Going Away

Why Classic WordPress Themes Aren’t Going Away

WordPress

Despite all of the hype regarding block themes, classic themes continue to dominate the market receiving love from WordPress core.

Taking a Look at Google Analytics 4

Taking a Look at Google Analytics 4

Marketing / Web Design

With the help of a Google Analytics expert, we’ve put together a list of things you’ll need to know about the switch to GA4.

How Web Designers Working Remotely Can Thrive

How Web Designers Working Remotely Can Thrive

Freelance

If you need a little pick-me-up, we’re here to help! Today we offer some tips and techniques to help you thrive as a remote web designer.

WordPress Product Founders on What They Would Do Differently

WordPress Product Founders on What They Would Do Differently

WordPress

Incredible as it sounds, WordPress was initially released back in 2003. And it has evolved quite a bit during that time. It has become a mature, if ever-changing, platform for…

After Internet Explorer, Who Will Be the Web’s Next Nemesis?

After Internet Explorer, Who Will Be the Web’s Next Nemesis?

Web Design

While no longer having to support IE is a reason to celebrate, what will we do without our favorite nemesis? Who or what could replace it?

Areas Where AI Can (and Already Is) Benefitting Web Designers

Areas Where AI Can (and Already Is) Benefitting Web Designers

Web Design

We share some methods that AI can benefit web designers – including a few that you can take advantage of right now.

Should Freelance Web Designers Care about Web 3.0?

Should Freelance Web Designers Care about Web 3.0?

Freelance / Web Design

All hype aside, what does 3.0 mean for freelance web designers? Is it worth caring about? We explore what it might entail for the rest of us.

How to Ensure that the Grumpy Designer Never Buys Your Product

How to Ensure that the Grumpy Designer Never Buys Your Product

Web Design / WordPress

If you’re looking to win this grumpy designer over, you’d better avoid these shady sales tactics and practices.

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

Freelance / Web Design
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