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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.
Are Design Client Meetings a Thing of the Past?

Are Design Client Meetings a Thing of the Past?

Freelance

Debating whether client meetings have become obsolete in the digital age, exploring alternatives for collaboration.

8 Animated CSS & JavaScript Code Snippets That Celebrate Summer

8 Animated CSS & JavaScript Code Snippets That Celebrate Summer

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

There’s a reason why so many of us look forward to summer. It provides an opportunity to get outdoors and away from our desks. Then there’s the chance to spend…

The Silly Side of Code Snippets

The Silly Side of Code Snippets

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

Sometimes the daily grind of web design can make us take things a little too seriously. While that’s good for getting things done, it can also drain us of the…

How to Determine Which Skills You Should Learn

How to Determine Which Skills You Should Learn

Freelance

When you take a look around at various web design publications, you often see headlines touting the next big thing. It might be a tool, a programming language or a…

Tips for Converting an Existing WordPress Website to Use the Gutenberg Block Editor

Tips for Converting an Existing WordPress Website to Use the Gutenberg Block Editor

WordPress

For new projects, going with Gutenberg is a great option. But what about existing websites? We take you through the conversion process and potential risks.

Snippets That Demonstrate the Power of Vue.js

Snippets That Demonstrate the Power of Vue.js

JavaScript

When it comes to JavaScript frameworks, Vue.js is one of the most popular choices. The package enables for the creation of complex user interfaces in relatively short order. And it…

Code as an Ode to Hackers

Code as an Ode to Hackers

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

Over the last 40 years or so, it seems that society has become fascinated by the art hacking.  Of course, the nefarious kind is always of concern when it comes…

Styleguide Toolbox – Templates, UI Kits, Tools & Generators

Styleguide Toolbox – Templates, UI Kits, Tools & Generators

CSS

A consistent style is vital to brand recognition, readability and looks more professional. We’ve many free templates, UI kits, and tools to create your own.

What Will the Freelance Web Design Business Look Like Post-Pandemic?

What Will the Freelance Web Design Business Look Like Post-Pandemic?

Freelance

We’ve been wondering what things will look like post-pandemic and have taken a look at how things may change for freelancers once social distancing ends and we get back to normal.

Why the Grumpy Designer Will Keep Working from Home, Thank You

Why the Grumpy Designer Will Keep Working from Home, Thank You

Freelance

The Grumpy Designer’s declaration to continue working from home, valuing comfort over office life.

10 Examples of High-End Artwork Recreated with Code

10 Examples of High-End Artwork Recreated with Code

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

They say that code is poetry. While that may be the case, code can also be used as a building block for other artforms as well. Combining code with more…

Code Snippets That Pay Homage to Apple Devices

Code Snippets That Pay Homage to Apple Devices

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

As much as we associate Apple with its handheld devices these days, their history is filled with a great depth of other compelling products. Desktops, laptops, even printers and monitors….

ZeroSSL Offers Free, Easy-To-Use SSL Certificates Sponsored

ZeroSSL Offers Free, Easy-To-Use SSL Certificates

Web Design

Having a secure website is one of the best ways to establish consumer trust. When users see that padlock icon in their web browser’s address bar, they can breathe a…

10 Examples of Generating Randomness with Code

10 Examples of Generating Randomness with Code

CSS / UI Design

Since the very first programming languages, coders have used them to generate things at random. While common examples such as numbers and letters immediately come to mind, there is so…

Reasons to Be Thankful: Bright Spots for Web Designers

Reasons to Be Thankful: Bright Spots for Web Designers

Freelance

When the world seemingly changed overnight due to COVID-19, it was surreal. Maybe your surroundings looked exactly the same. Your to-do list contained the same projects. Even if things were…

10 CodePen Snippets Especially for Science Geeks

10 CodePen Snippets Especially for Science Geeks

CSS

Science, technology and design are all natural companions. So it makes perfect sense that many of us in the design field are fascinated by tech and the science that makes…

Are We Witnessing a Return to ‘90s Web Design?

Are We Witnessing a Return to ‘90s Web Design?

Web Design

Many aspects of pop culture are cyclical. Just as an example: There was a time in the 1980s when skinny ties were very popular. By the 90s, you’d be mocked…

On the Downlow(res): A Showcase of CSS Pixel Art

On the Downlow(res): A Showcase of CSS Pixel Art

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design
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