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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.
Those Little Things That Hamper the User Experience

Those Little Things That Hamper the User Experience

UX Design

Identify small details that can negatively affect user experience and learn how to avoid them.

Why It Takes Commitment to Work with Clients

Why It Takes Commitment to Work with Clients

Freelance Design / Web Design

It’s crucial that we as web designers not only focus on a project’s outcome, but on our relationships with clients as well.

The Website-Related Skills Your Clients Really Need to Know

The Website-Related Skills Your Clients Really Need to Know

Web Design

We share five web design-related skills you need to teach your clients so that they can get the most out of their websites.

Performing a Yearly Analysis of Your Design Business

Performing a Yearly Analysis of Your Design Business

Design / Web Design

The importance of conducting a yearly analysis of your design business for growth, improvement, and strategic planning.

4 Ways Clients Can Hurt Project Outcomes (and How You Can Save the Day)

4 Ways Clients Can Hurt Project Outcomes (and How You Can Save the Day)

Web Design

We explore some ways that clients can negatively impact the outcome of a project. Along the way, we’ll also discuss some potential solutions.

The Impossible Question: How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?

The Impossible Question: How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?

Web Design

We look at the many factors that can impact a web design project’s launch date and share tips for determining its length more accurately.

The Five Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

The Five Traits of an Ethical Freelance Web Designer

Freelance Design / Web Design

Ethics are often very personal, and what I find acceptable may not sit so well with you and vice-versa. But there are some general traits that most designers can agree on.

Reasons to Say “No” to a Web Design Project

Reasons to Say “No” to a Web Design Project

Web Design

There’s no shame in saying “no” to a project. That can be a difficult lesson to learn – but very much worth the effort.

10 Examples of Using Over-Sized Titles in Web Design for Inspiration

10 Examples of Using Over-Sized Titles in Web Design for Inspiration

Inspiration / Web Design

A collection of beautifully designed websites that demonstrate how designers can successfully utilize large typography to convey a message.

Examining the Evolution of the Typical Web Design Client

Examining the Evolution of the Typical Web Design Client

Web Design

There has been a lot of change in client attitudes and expectations over the years. We take a closer look at some of the common themes.

How to Handle Dysfunctional Client Relationships in Web Design

How to Handle Dysfunctional Client Relationships in Web Design

Web Design

Navigating dysfunctional relationships in web design projects, with tips for communication and setting boundaries.

Better Design & Testing for Mobile Viewport Madness

Better Design & Testing for Mobile Viewport Madness

CSS / Web Design
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