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Eric Karkovack (917 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.
Is the ‘Fast & Cheap’ Website Still Realistic?

Is the ‘Fast & Cheap’ Website Still Realistic?

Should fast and cheap website design be tossed into the dustbin of history? We look at this old nemesis and wonder if it still has a place in modern web design.

The Case for Showing Freelance Clients Your Authentic Self

The Case for Showing Freelance Clients Your Authentic Self

There can be a stigma attached to letting clients see us we really are. We make the argument for dropping the façade and being yourself.

How to Change Your Web Design Business Strategy

How to Change Your Web Design Business Strategy

How to evolve your web design business strategy to stay competitive and meet changing market demands.

Why Clients Are Asking for More Creative Control in Web Design

Why Clients Are Asking for More Creative Control in Web Design

Strategies for giving clients more control and flexibility in web design projects, ensuring satisfaction and creativity.

How to Manage the 24/7 Work Culture of Web Designers

How to Manage the 24/7 Work Culture of Web Designers

Whether you’re working as part of a large team or as a solo entrepreneur – no web designer is immune to a 24/7 work culture.

How to Set the Right Goals & Expectations for Your Web Design Business

How to Set the Right Goals & Expectations for Your Web Design Business

It’s hard not to envision ourselves at the top of a web design empire – one built with hard work and great ideas. Yet, reality can be altogether different.

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.

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