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Eric Karkovack (896 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.
8 CSS Snippets for Styling HTML Checkboxes & Radio Buttons

8 CSS Snippets for Styling HTML Checkboxes & Radio Buttons

We share eight unique CSS snippets that demonstrate what HTML checkboxes and radio buttons are truly capable of achieving.

How to Prepare Yourself for a Day of Design Work

How to Prepare Yourself for a Day of Design Work

Preparing yourself mentally and physically for design work, emphasizing the importance of a healthy routine for creativity.

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 to Make Content-Heavy WordPress Sites More User-Friendly

How to Make Content-Heavy WordPress Sites More User-Friendly

There are a number of options for improving content-heavy WordPress sites. We share some techniques and link to plugins that will help get the job done.

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Interactive Web Elements

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Interactive Web Elements

We share a handful of code snippets that you can use for creating common interactive elements using just simple HTML and CSS.

Tips for Building Online Courses with WordPress

Tips for Building Online Courses with WordPress

Check out our tips for building online courses with WordPress. We’ll provide you with a plethora of things to consider from the very start.

What’s the Environmental Impact of Your Website?

What’s the Environmental Impact of Your Website?

We examine the relationship between the web and the planet. We’ll show you how to measure your website’s impact and offer tips for reducing its carbon footprint.

How Improving Efficiency Can Make You a Better Designer

How Improving Efficiency Can Make You a Better Designer

Practical advice to streamline workflow, improve productivity, and communication strategies to help you become a better designer.

10 CSS Snippets for Adding Creativity to HTML Lists

10 CSS Snippets for Adding Creativity to HTML Lists

The HTML list is one of the true survivors in the throwaway world of web design. Trends come and go, but both ordered <ol> and unordered <ul> lists are still…

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…

What Web Designers and Their Clients Need to Know About SEO

What Web Designers and Their Clients Need to Know About SEO

The following is a Q&A with Yoast content manager Edwin Toonen, where we dive into what you and your clients need to know about SEO.

The Modern Challenges of Starting a Freelance Web Design Business

The Modern Challenges of Starting a Freelance Web Design Business