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Eric Karkovack (834 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.
Staying in Touch with What Users Want

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

UX 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

Web Design

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 Ups & Downs of Being a Self-Taught Web Designer

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

Web Design

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

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.

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?

Web Design

Web designers work with diverse clients, spanning many industries. Some prefer niche expertise, but in today’s web landscape, focusing on client needs is more important.

The Keys to Long-Term Success as a Freelance Designer

The Keys to Long-Term Success as a Freelance Designer

Freelance Design

Essential strategies for achieving long-term success as a freelancer, from building relationships to continuous learning.

How to Get Clients to Care About Their Website Long Term

How to Get Clients to Care About Their Website Long Term

Web Design

Strategies for encouraging clients to maintain and invest in their website’s long-term success and relevance.

Why Community Is Essential for Freelance Web Designers

Why Community Is Essential for Freelance Web Designers

Web Design

We can find a helping hand in the form of worldwide freelance community. Many of its members are incredibly smart and generous with their time.

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

Web Design

Losing a client can feel like a blow to your business, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and self-reflection.

Perusing the Digital Junk of a Web Designer

Perusing the Digital Junk of a Web Designer

Web Design

Navigating the clutter of digital assets and tools that web designers accumulate, offering strategies for organization and efficiency.

Rethinking What It Means to Be a Web Designer

Rethinking What It Means to Be a Web Designer

Web Design
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