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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.
How to Deal with Clients That Have Outsized Expectations

How to Deal with Clients That Have Outsized Expectations

Web Design

Clients have big ideas for their websites, but we may not share the same enthusiasm. We discuss how to handle clients with those outsized expectations.

What Are the Biggest Threats to Freelance Web Designers?

What Are the Biggest Threats to Freelance Web Designers?

Freelance Design

Identifying the biggest threats to freelance web designers and strategies for mitigating these risks to sustain a successful career.

How Freelancers Can Protect Themselves from Unfair Treatment

How Freelancers Can Protect Themselves from Unfair Treatment

Freelance Design

There are several ways that clients can mistreat you. We explore four of the more common transgressions, along with ways to combat them.

How to Gain the Trust of Your Web Design Clients

How to Gain the Trust of Your Web Design Clients

Web Design

Trust is the foundation of a good client/designer relationship. It provides confidence and security to everyone involved. Without it, there is no means to achieve any sort of comfort level…

How to Develop Your Signature Style as a Web Designer

How to Develop Your Signature Style as a Web Designer

Web Design

In design, as in society, there is constant pressure to mimic the most successful among us. Just like some want to copy the look and style of their favorite celebrity,…

The Dos & Don’ts for Styling Hyperlinks

The Dos & Don’ts for Styling Hyperlinks

UX Design

What should we keep in mind when styling hyperlinks? Here are some tips for making them beautiful and keeping them usable.

Fun Ways to Help You Rediscover the Joys of Web Design

Fun Ways to Help You Rediscover the Joys of Web Design

Web Design

Life as a web designer can get incredibly busy. So much so that you may find yourself dedicating loads of time to your clients and having very little left for…

Is the ‘Fast & Cheap’ Website Still Realistic?

Is the ‘Fast & Cheap’ Website Still Realistic?

Web Design

Should fast and cheap website design be tossed into the dustbin of history? We look at this old nemesis and wonder if it still has a place in modern web design.

The Case for Showing Freelance Design Clients Your Authentic Self

The Case for Showing Freelance Design Clients Your Authentic Self

Freelance Design

There can be a stigma attached to letting clients see us we really are. We make the argument for dropping the façade and being yourself.

How to Change Your Web Design Business Strategy

How to Change Your Web Design Business Strategy

Web Design

How to evolve your web design business strategy to stay competitive and meet changing market demands.

How to Manage the 24/7 Work Culture of Web Designers

How to Manage the 24/7 Work Culture of Web Designers

Web Design

Whether you’re working as part of a large team or as a solo entrepreneur – no web designer is immune to a 24/7 work culture.

How to Set the Right Goals & Expectations for Your Web Design Business

How to Set the Right Goals & Expectations for Your Web Design Business

Web Design
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