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Eric Karkovack (834 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 to Launch Your Website Without Chaos

How to Launch Your Website Without Chaos

Tips for ensuring a smooth project launch, avoiding common pitfalls that lead to chaos and client dissatisfaction.

What Your Clients Need to Know About a Website Redesign

What Your Clients Need to Know About a Website Redesign

What should your clients know about redesigning their website? We take a look at some of the most important concepts.

How to Balance Stability & Growth in Your Design Business

How to Balance Stability & Growth in Your Design Business

Is it better to focus on stability or growth for your business? We explore the pros and cons of both approaches and offer tips on finding the right balance.

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Addressing the issue of workaholism among designers, offering insights into achieving a healthier work-life balance.

Freelancers vs. Design Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Freelancers vs. Design Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Comparing freelancers and agencies in the web design industry, discussing the pros and cons of each for clients and designers.

How to Identify the Obstacles in Your Web Design Career

How to Identify the Obstacles in Your Web Design Career

We take a look at those common obstacles that can prevent your freelance career from moving forward, and share how you can get past them.

How To Survive a Nightmare Client

How To Survive a Nightmare Client

Dealing with a difficult client can be stressful, but with these practical tips and advice, you can survive and even thrive in the face of a nightmare client.

What You Need To Know About Accessible Web Content

What You Need To Know About Accessible Web Content

Discover how to make web content accessible to everyone, enhancing user experience and inclusivity.

How to Bend the Rules to Accommodate Your Design Clients

How to Bend the Rules to Accommodate Your Design Clients

Navigating the delicate balance of bending rules to accommodate client requests while maintaining design integrity.

Five Habits Web Designers Should Break for Better Efficiency

Five Habits Web Designers Should Break for Better Efficiency

Identifying and eliminating unproductive habits that web designers should stop to improve efficiency and focus.

How ‘Lazy’ Price Estimates Can Cost Freelance Designers

How ‘Lazy’ Price Estimates Can Cost Freelance Designers

In an effort to help freelance designers, we explore how you can more accurately estimate costs and fill clients in on the details.

Taking Trips Outside of Your Design Comfort Zone

Taking Trips Outside of Your Design Comfort Zone