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Eric Karkovack (897 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 Stay Safe When Updating WordPress

How to Stay Safe When Updating WordPress

Choosing WordPress to power your website is a smart move. You’ll gain access to a world of themes, plugins, and possibilities. There are also some responsibilities, though. Making sure your…

How to Increase Revenue From Your Existing Web Design Clients

How to Increase Revenue From Your Existing Web Design Clients

Learn effective strategies to boost your revenue from existing web design clients, including upselling, cross-selling, and offering additional services.

Could Niche Web Communities Come Back?

Could Niche Web Communities Come Back?

There’s an adage that says everything is cyclical. You can see examples of it everywhere. Things like fashion, music, and books all come back into the mainstream after some time…

Fun Examples of SVG Shape Usage in Web Design

Fun Examples of SVG Shape Usage in Web Design

Learn how SVG shapes can enhance web design, offering scalable, responsive, and visually appealing elements for modern websites.

How to Use WooCommerce Hooks

How to Use WooCommerce Hooks

WooCommerce has proven itself to be a popular and formidable WordPress e-Commerce plugin. Its biggest strength is the fact that it can be customized in so many ways. There are…

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

Things That Keep the Grumpy Designer Awake at Night

A dive into the web-related issues that keep the Grumpy Designer up at night. Make a cup of coffee and join us on this nerve-wracking journey.

Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now

Better Web Security Means Less Convenience – For Now

We discuss the balance between increased web security and user convenience, analyzing how this impacts everyday online interactions.

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Advanced Image Hover Effects

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Advanced Image Hover Effects

We show you some truly creative CSS snippets that you can use to integrate image hover effects into the UI of your own websites.

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8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Spring

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Celebrate Spring

A collection of CSS and JavaScript snippets that celebrate spring. Plenty of pastels, flowers, and chicks, and some amazing coding skills too.

The Risks of Not Logging Out of WordPress

The Risks of Not Logging Out of WordPress

Learn why logging out of WordPress is crucial for security. A report reveals 60% of hacks stem from stolen session cookies. Simple steps can prevent this risk.

Tips to Help You Power Through Projects with the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor

Tips to Help You Power Through Projects with the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor