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Eric Karkovack (909 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.
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

As a new freelance designer, how can you thrive in modern times? We take a look at the challenges and how to successfully navigate them.

Advice for Beginners That Are Starting in Web Design

Advice for Beginners That Are Starting in Web Design

Whether you are looking for a professional career or to pick up a new hobby, we will help to guide you towards becoming a web designer.

The Five Inconvenient Truths of Web Design

The Five Inconvenient Truths of Web Design

Unveiling the hard truths about web design, challenging misconceptions, and highlighting the realities of the profession.

8 CSS & JS Snippets for Creating eCommerce Components

8 CSS & JS Snippets for Creating eCommerce Components

These copy & paste CSS & JavaScript UI concepts can be applied to any eCommerce site. Convert window shoppers into fully-fledged customers!

The Reasons Why Freelance Web Designers Fail

The Reasons Why Freelance Web Designers Fail

Common reasons why freelance web designers struggle and practical advice for overcoming these challenges to succeed.

The Bad Freelance Habits You Should Avoid

The Bad Freelance Habits You Should Avoid

Bad freelance habits have the potential to wreak havoc. Let’s have a look at what can go wrong and how to fix it.

8 CSS Snippets That Bring Claymorphism to Life

8 CSS Snippets That Bring Claymorphism to Life

We have a fun collection of CSS code snippets that will allow you to copy & paste Claymorphic UI elements into your designs.

Beyond Money: The Hidden Benefits of Web Design Projects

Beyond Money: The Hidden Benefits of Web Design Projects

Not all website design gigs are created equally. The truth is that they will all vary in terms of compensation, scope and the overall experience you have. But just about…

How to Pave Your Own Path as a Freelancer

How to Pave Your Own Path as a Freelancer

Individuality is at the very core of freelancing. It’s the need to do things your own way. We take a how you can pave your own path.

FOMOOP – Fear of Missing Out on Projects

FOMOOP – Fear of Missing Out on Projects

Addressing the fear of missing out on projects, with strategies for managing workload and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Freelancers: How Much Work Is Too Much?

Freelancers: How Much Work Is Too Much?