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Eric Karkovack (914 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 Good & Bad of Stock Photography

The Good & Bad of Stock Photography

Photography / Web Design

We look at the impact stock photography has had on web design, covering both the good and the bad. Plus, tips for finding the best images.

Get into the Halloween Spirit with These Spooky Snippets

Get into the Halloween Spirit with These Spooky Snippets

CSS / JavaScript / UI Design

Creative examples of how you can turn CSS, HTML & JS into something spooky. Turn the lights down and prepare yourself for some Halloween fun!

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

Freelance / WordPress

Are you looking for maintenance-only web design clients? Here are some things to consider, along with how to determine your business goals.

How Old-School Technologies Still Shape Web Development

How Old-School Technologies Still Shape Web Development

Web Design

Many old-school technologies have evolved. Others have faded into the background. But we still rely on them. Perhaps more than we think.

How Writing Can Help Your Web Design Career

How Writing Can Help Your Web Design Career

Freelance / Web Design

I’ll fill you in on what writing has meant to me as a web designer. Along the way, I’ll share some tips for making the most out of the experience.

Love a WordPress Plugin or Theme? Pay It Forward.

Love a WordPress Plugin or Theme? Pay It Forward.

WordPress

By paying it forward to WordPress developers, we can positively impact the people and products that help make our websites better.

How to Define a Successful Web Design Project

How to Define a Successful Web Design Project

Freelance

Subjective as it may be, what constitutes a successful web design project? And how do you effectively explain it?

How to Position Yourself as a Web Design Expert

How to Position Yourself as a Web Design Expert

Freelance

Becoming a web design expert: strategies for honing your skills, staying current with trends, and establishing authority.

How to Deal with the ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ Design Client

How to Deal with the ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ Design Client

Freelance

Master the art of patience in the design industry with strategies for handling the ‘hurry up and wait’ client dynamic.

6 Helpful Facebook Groups for WordPress Developers

6 Helpful Facebook Groups for WordPress Developers

WordPress

Part of what makes working with WordPress so much fun is that you get much more than a free, open source CMS. You also become part of a tremendously welcoming…

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

UX Design / Web Design

Strategies for staying in tune with user desires and expectations to deliver relevant and satisfying experiences.

5 Things I Wish I’d Known as a Young Web Designer

5 Things I Wish I’d Known as a Young Web Designer

Freelance
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