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Eric Karkovack (896 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.
Tips on Writing Effective Website Documentation for Your Clients

Tips on Writing Effective Website Documentation for Your Clients

We share some tips for writing outstanding website documentation. The kind of tips your clients will thank you for!

6 Fantastic Resources for Learning React.js

6 Fantastic Resources for Learning React.js

A collection of the best resources for learning React.js. We have something for both beginners and more advanced users of the popular library.

How to Survive as a Web Designer with No Business Background

How to Survive as a Web Designer with No Business Background

Strategies for thriving as a web designer without a traditional business background, focusing on self-education and resourcefulness.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Feature Wood Textures

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Feature Wood Textures

A collection of unique CSS and JavaScript snippets for creating wood backgrounds, textures, and components.

Beyond Design & Development: Skills to Boost Your Career

Beyond Design & Development: Skills to Boost Your Career

To run a successful freelance design business or agency, you will need some skills that don’t directly relate to code or aesthetics.

How to Choose the Right Fonts for Your Website

How to Choose the Right Fonts for Your Website

Too much choice makes for harder decisions. With that in mind, here are some tips for choosing the right fonts for your website.

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

We discuss the pros and cons of freelance designers charging a fee for project estimates. In many cases, it does make sense to do.

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for building effective and impactful websites for charities and non-profit organizations.

The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer

The Responsibilities of a WordPress Plugin Developer

It takes a whole lot of talent and skill to create a functioning WordPress plugin. Most of us will probably never fully grasp the amount of work and dedication that…

8 Magical CSS & JavaScript Harry Potter Code Snippets

8 Magical CSS & JavaScript Harry Potter Code Snippets

We share a collection of spell-binding CSS and JavaScript Harry Potter code snippets. Let’s journey into the wonderful world of Hogwarts!

Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

Aspects of the Early Web I’d Like to See Come Back

The early web (we’ll define it as 1995 – 2005) was an adventurous place. The narrative was that anyone could participate in this new medium. Thus, it attracted an eclectic…

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego

The Benefits & Dangers of a Designer’s Ego