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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.
Being a Freelance Web Designer Isn’t for Everyone

Being a Freelance Web Designer Isn’t for Everyone

Freelance

So often, I write about the details and observations I’ve had while running a freelance web design business. It seems like so many web designers have taken this path that…

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

Freelance / Web Design

The challenge is knowing when passion should play a role in design – and when to let it go. Passion can both help and hurt your projects.

Is the WordPress Comment System Still Relevant?

Is the WordPress Comment System Still Relevant?

WordPress

The WordPress comment system is a feature that has survived the long haul. Although, should it still be as prominently featured within WordPress?

Understanding Your Worth as a Freelancer

Understanding Your Worth as a Freelancer

Freelance

Understanding and asserting the value of your work as a freelancer, crucial for setting rates and negotiating with clients.

Should You Use WordPress Auto Updates?

Should You Use WordPress Auto Updates?

WordPress

Keeping a WordPress installation updated with the latest core, theme and plugin versions can be tough. It’s something that frustrates both web designers and website owners. Depending on the particular…

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

Freelance

We talk about some of the important decisions you’ll need to make as a freelancer and share some tips for making the right choices.

The Pros and Cons of Building Websites with Third-Party Products

The Pros and Cons of Building Websites with Third-Party Products

Web Design

Like most industries, web design has changed quite a bit over time. In its early days, people put websites together using a very DIY process. Code was often written by…

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design

Discovering the Freedoms of Freelance Design

Freelance / Web Design

We discuss the types of freedoms that come with freelance design, while also delving into the costs and limitations.

The Creative Benefits of Taking a Vacation

The Creative Benefits of Taking a Vacation

Freelance

Highlighting the creative benefits of taking a vacation and demonstrating how breaks can boost innovation and productivity.

Can You Really Get Away from Your Design Business?

Can You Really Get Away from Your Design Business?

Freelance

If you’re fortunate enough to find some success as a freelance web designer, you might just carve out a week or two of vacation time each year. It’s a well-deserved…

Embracing Competency & Letting Go of Design Perfection

Embracing Competency & Letting Go of Design Perfection

Inspiration / Web Design

Since design (and even code) is so subjective – is aiming for perfection really a thing? So, if we’re not after perfection, just what are we aiming for?

Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?

Do Freelance Web Designers Need a Side Hustle?

Freelance
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