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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.
10 Free Resources to Supercharge WordPress Theme Development

10 Free Resources to Supercharge WordPress Theme Development

Boost your WordPress theme development with free resources. Find tools and tips for creating more dynamic and attractive websites.

How Small Projects Can Benefit Your Web Design Business

How Small Projects Can Benefit Your Web Design Business

By and large, web designers are very passionate about their job. That stands out in contrast to most other industries. But when it comes to the bottom line, web design…

How to Find Your Comfort Zone with Design Clients

How to Find Your Comfort Zone with Design Clients

I’ve learned some valuable lessons about gaining confidence with clients. Read this for some tips you can use in your day-to-day interactions.

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

The benefits of slowing down the design process, leading to more thoughtful, creative, and satisfying work.

Those Things That Can Come Back to Haunt Web Designers

Those Things That Can Come Back to Haunt Web Designers

So many problems can be prevented by avoiding lazy practices. By weighing the potential consequences of a web project could save us from many issues.

How to Deal With an Absentee Web Design Client

How to Deal With an Absentee Web Design Client

Prolonged silence from clients can be frustrating. There are only so many hours in a day, after all. Yet there is also frustration in their inability to consistently communicate with you.

How Conquering Your Fears Can Make You a Better Designer

How Conquering Your Fears Can Make You a Better Designer

Web design requires us to constantly juggle multiple projects and responsibilities. That can lead to fear and second-guessing.

How to Manage Your Website’s Technical Debt

How to Manage Your Website’s Technical Debt

The web seems to move at the speed of light. The tools and best practices we use today will soon be outdated. It’s a vicious cycle we repeat again and…

Diving into WordPress Custom Post Types & Taxonomies

Diving into WordPress Custom Post Types & Taxonomies

With custom post types and taxonomies you can create highly-specific ways of organizing content. We show you how you can use them in your own projects.

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

Creating accurate and manageable cost estimates for web projects, ensuring transparency and client satisfaction.

5 WordPress Side Projects To Help You Learn & Grow

5 WordPress Side Projects To Help You Learn & Grow

Leverage WordPress side projects to learn new skills and expand your portfolio. See how side gigs can foster professional growth.

A Guide to Choosing the Right WordPress Block Plugins

A Guide to Choosing the Right WordPress Block Plugins