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Eric Karkovack (931 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.
What Is Managed WordPress Hosting?

What Is Managed WordPress Hosting?

Learn what managed WordPress hosting really includes, how it compares to other plans, and when it’s worth paying more.

Best Practices for Your WordPress Theme’s functions.php File

Best Practices for Your WordPress Theme’s functions.php File

Should your custom code go in functions.php or a plugin? This guide explains best practices for organizing snippets and avoiding future site problems.

Signs Your WordPress Website Has Outgrown Its Hosting

Signs Your WordPress Website Has Outgrown Its Hosting

How do you know when a hosting change is needed – or at least something you should consider? Today, we share a few signs that will clue you in.

The 5 Biggest Pains in Website Maintenance

The 5 Biggest Pains in Website Maintenance

We take a look at (in no particular order) five of the more painful maintenance-related issues that many modern websites have to face.

5 Common Tasks That ChatGPT Can Perform for Web Developers

5 Common Tasks That ChatGPT Can Perform for Web Developers

We take a look at a few common tasks that ChatGPT can perform for web developers. You might be surprised at some of its capabilities.

A Practical Guide to Choosing the Best WordPress Hosting

A Practical Guide to Choosing the Best WordPress Hosting

Confused by WordPress hosting options? This guide walks through what matters, what doesn’t, and how to compare plans.

How to Test Your AI-Generated WordPress Plugin

How to Test Your AI-Generated WordPress Plugin

AI can generate WordPress plugins in minutes, but they’re not ready for production without testing. Learn how to audit code for security, stability, and performance.

How to Set Up Your WordPress Agency for Long-Term Success

How to Set Up Your WordPress Agency for Long-Term Success

We share some tried-and-true methods for creating and managing a WordPress agency that will help you thrive and grow in such a competitive industry.

Tips for Freelance Designers Who Work as Sub-contractors

Tips for Freelance Designers Who Work as Sub-contractors

Navigate the world of freelance design by learning how to effectively work as a subcontractor, enhancing your skills and network.

The Challenges of Building a Modern eCommerce Website

The Challenges of Building a Modern eCommerce Website

The further we get into the 21st century, the more contradictory the web seems to become. We have a plethora of no-code tools aimed to make things easier for novices…

The 10 Best Free Content Creation WordPress Plugins

The 10 Best Free Content Creation WordPress Plugins

A collection of free plugins for adding advanced content creation features that will allow you to create complex content within WordPress.

Tips for Hosting Your Client’s WordPress Website

Tips for Hosting Your Client’s WordPress Website