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Eric Karkovack (921 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 8 Best Resources for Completely Free Stock Photos

The 8 Best Resources for Completely Free Stock Photos

Photography

A collection of the best websites for downloading free stock photos. Photos are high-res, many are CC0, and the quality of all is fantastic.

What I’ve Learned About WordPress Maintenance

What I’ve Learned About WordPress Maintenance

WordPress

For the past decade, much of my design and development work has been centered around WordPress. I’ve spent a good bit of time both building and maintaining websites that utilize…

In Web Design, Easier Doesn’t Always Mean Better

In Web Design, Easier Doesn’t Always Mean Better

Freelance / Web Design

You can find solutions that make web design easier and cost-effective. However, it takes careful scrutiny to determine if that truly is the case.

How to Help Clients Round Out Their Ideas

How to Help Clients Round Out Their Ideas

Freelance

Those first conversations between the client and designer are pivotal. This is where you’ll gain an understanding of a client’s thought process.

How To Convince Clients To Invest in a Custom Website

How To Convince Clients To Invest in a Custom Website

Freelance

Learn how to convince your clients that a custom website is worth the investment. Read tips and strategies to help you make a compelling case.

Tips on Writing Effective Website Documentation for Your Clients

Tips on Writing Effective Website Documentation for Your Clients

Freelance

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

How to Survive as a Web Designer with No Business Background

How to Survive as a Web Designer with No Business Background

Freelance

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

Beyond Design & Development: Skills to Boost Your Career

Beyond Design & Development: Skills to Boost Your Career

Freelance

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

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Freelance / Web Design

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

UX Design / Web Design

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

WordPress

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…

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

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

Freelance / Web Design
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