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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.
10 Best Free Chart & Graph WordPress Plugins in 2026

10 Best Free Chart & Graph WordPress Plugins in 2026

There are various methods for displaying various types of data in WordPress. We share the best plugins to help present your data effectively.

8 Handy AI Prompts to Speed Up Your WordPress Workflow

8 Handy AI Prompts to Speed Up Your WordPress Workflow

We share a collection of AI prompts that will help both experts and casual users speed up their WordPress development and content creation workflows.

How to Choose the Right Online Web Development Course

How to Choose the Right Online Web Development Course

The educational opportunities on offer to web designers are nearly endless. But how can you be sure that a course is right for you?

A Quick Guide to Escaping PHP Data in WordPress

A Quick Guide to Escaping PHP Data in WordPress

Learn how to escape PHP data in WordPress to prevent security vulnerabilities. This quick guide helps developers write safer, more secure code.

How to Resolve Pain Points in Your Client’s WordPress Workflow

How to Resolve Pain Points in Your Client’s WordPress Workflow

WordPress is powerful but not always easy for clients to use. Learn how to streamline workflows, reduce pain points, and keep websites manageable.

How to Successfully Migrate Your Website to WordPress

How to Successfully Migrate Your Website to WordPress

There are several obstacles you need to overcome while migrating to WordPress. Here are some tips to make the process as smooth as possible.

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