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Eric Karkovack (830 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 Create Compelling Content for Your Portfolio Site

How to Create Compelling Content for Your Portfolio Site

Web Design

Crafting compelling portfolio content that showcases your skills and attracts the right clients.

Why You Should Explain Design Decisions to Your Clients

Why You Should Explain Design Decisions to Your Clients

Web Design

Have you ever found yourself totally in love with a design mockup you created, only to see your client pick it apart? Even worse is when they advocate for changes…

Here Are the Biggest Mistakes Freelance Web Designers Make

Here Are the Biggest Mistakes Freelance Web Designers Make

Freelance Design

Here are the biggest mistakes freelance web designers typically make. I’ve experienced them all. Read on to learn how to avoid them.

The Importance of Diversifying Your Client Roster

The Importance of Diversifying Your Client Roster

Web Design

Don’t put all of your eggs into one basket. That applies not only in life but also to your web design client list/roster.

How to Say No to Design Projects That Aren’t Right for You

How to Say No to Design Projects That Aren’t Right for You

Web Design

Every web designer can envision their ideal client and project. Whether it’s a project that will utilize a specific content management system (CMS) or working with a client in a…

The Challenges Web Designers Face in Ensuring Website Accessibility

The Challenges Web Designers Face in Ensuring Website Accessibility

UX Design

Addressing web design challenges related to accessibility, ensuring your site is usable for all visitors.

What to Do When Someone Wants to Partner with Your Design Business

What to Do When Someone Wants to Partner with Your Design Business

Web Design

Considerations for partnering in a design business to enhance creativity, share responsibilities, and grow.

Common Challenges in Website Redesign and How to Overcome Them

Common Challenges in Website Redesign and How to Overcome Them

Web Design

Being a busy web designer is a little bit like being a parent. You’re so focused on taking care of everyone else’s needs that you may well neglect your own….

Why I Charge the Same for Building Websites Designed by Someone Else

Why I Charge the Same for Building Websites Designed by Someone Else

Web Design

As a web designer, the vast majority of my new projects are original creations. The process goes a little something like this: I create a mockup, make revisions until my…

Starting Out Small in Web Design

Starting Out Small in Web Design

Web Design

Tips for starting small in web design, focusing on how to grow your skills and business from the ground up effectively.

Why Thinking Ahead Is Crucial in Web Design

Why Thinking Ahead Is Crucial in Web Design

UX Design

Good planning will help to avoid a messy build process. We take a look at a few key items to consider before sharing your ideas with a client.

10 Beautiful Free Themes for Sublime Text

10 Beautiful Free Themes for Sublime Text

Web Design
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