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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.
The Unpredictable Life of a Freelance Web Designer

The Unpredictable Life of a Freelance Web Designer

Sometimes web designers need to shift gears faster than a Ferrari. How do we cope with it? And what can we do to lessen the need?

How Small Projects Can Benefit Your Web Design Business

How Small Projects Can Benefit Your Web Design Business

By and large, web designers are very passionate about their job. That stands out in contrast to most other industries. But when it comes to the bottom line, web design…

How to Find Your Comfort Zone with Design Clients

How to Find Your Comfort Zone with Design Clients

I’ve learned some valuable lessons about gaining confidence with clients. Read this for some tips you can use in your day-to-day interactions.

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

The Case for Slowing Down the Design Process

The benefits of slowing down the design process, leading to more thoughtful, creative, and satisfying work.

Those Things That Can Come Back to Haunt Web Designers

Those Things That Can Come Back to Haunt Web Designers

So many problems can be prevented by avoiding lazy practices. By weighing the potential consequences of a web project could save us from many issues.

How to Deal With an Absentee Web Design Client

How to Deal With an Absentee Web Design Client

Prolonged silence from clients can be frustrating. There are only so many hours in a day, after all. Yet there is also frustration in their inability to consistently communicate with you.

How Conquering Your Fears Can Make You a Better Designer

How Conquering Your Fears Can Make You a Better Designer

Web design requires us to constantly juggle multiple projects and responsibilities. That can lead to fear and second-guessing.

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

How to Create Manageable Web Project Cost Estimates

Creating accurate and manageable cost estimates for web projects, ensuring transparency and client satisfaction.

How to Educate Your Clients About the Importance of Website Accessibility

How to Educate Your Clients About the Importance of Website Accessibility

Clients need to understand the importance of web accessibility. We’ve created this guide that will allow you to educate your clients.

How to Make the Most of Slow Times at Your Web Design Business

How to Make the Most of Slow Times at Your Web Design Business

From improving your marketing to diversifying your services, we’ll show you how to navigate those slow times in your web design business.

It’s Time to Get Back to the Basics of SEO

It’s Time to Get Back to the Basics of SEO

Cut through the complexity of SEO by returning to the basics. Learn how quality content, clear organization, and smart tools can get you back on track.

Develop Processes for These Web Design Tasks

Develop Processes for These Web Design Tasks