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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.
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

Like most things in life, no career is without its share of challenges and revelations. What’s really amazing is how experience can change our perspective and provide both insight and…

The Quest for a Seamless WordPress Experience

The Quest for a Seamless WordPress Experience

WordPress

I work with WordPress on a daily basis. Whether it’s design, theme development, customization or performing maintenance – the open-source CMS makes up the vast majority of my workload. Over…

How Many WordPress Plugins Are Too Many?

How Many WordPress Plugins Are Too Many?

WordPress

It seems like one the existential questions of our time – at least, for web designers. But for years, many of us have been trying to figure out the “right”…

The Ups & Downs of Being a Self-Taught Web Designer

The Ups & Downs of Being a Self-Taught Web Designer

Freelance

Guidance for aspiring web designers on how to succeed in the industry through self-education and practical experience.

Why Most WordPress Websites Should Be Maintained by a Professional

Why Most WordPress Websites Should Be Maintained by a Professional

WordPress

Why you might not want to hand those maintenance responsibilities over to your client after their WordPress site has launched.

Learning to Appreciate Great Content

Learning to Appreciate Great Content

Web Design

How can we learn to appreciate great content? How do we support those who create it? Here are a few ideas we would like to share.

How to Build a Great Reputation as a Freelancer

How to Build a Great Reputation as a Freelancer

Freelance

Learn how to create a strong reputation as a freelancer with tips on delivering quality work, effective communication, and networking to attract clients.

Has Web Design Become Too Complex for Freelancers?

Has Web Design Become Too Complex for Freelancers?

Freelance / Web Design

Building websites is no longer straightforward. We analyze the increased complexity of web design for freelancers and its impact on their work.

Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

Web Design

Learn how to keep website update barriers low for clients while improving client relationships and website maintenance processes.

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Freelance / Web Design
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