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Eric Karkovack (917 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.
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.

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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

We introduce you to some useful WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor features that will get your content-crafting projects done in record time.

How to Style Wide & Full-Width Gutenberg Blocks in WordPress

How to Style Wide & Full-Width Gutenberg Blocks in WordPress

A quick WordPress tutorial that will show you how to add wide alignment support to Gutenberg Blocks and how to style them via CSS.

Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Freelancing

Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Freelancing

I share some valuable lessons I’ve learned from my 25 years as a freelance web designers. Things that I hope will help you on your own journey.

The Growing Difficulty of Trusting Modern Software

The Growing Difficulty of Trusting Modern Software

As web designers, we put trust into many apps (particularly open-source), and many have third-party dependencies. It can be a huge risk.

The Grumpy Designer’s Guide to 2024

The Grumpy Designer’s Guide to 2024

It’s time for the Grumpy Designer’s annual look at the year ahead. This satirical report is chock-full of useless facts and mindless predictions.

Will Replacing Creative Professionals with AI Backfire?

Will Replacing Creative Professionals with AI Backfire?

AI could impact all creative professionals in one way or another. Web designers, developers, and graphic artists are among them.

The Web Has an Outdated Software Problem

The Web Has an Outdated Software Problem

On the web, things don’t go away so much as they fade into the background. As quickly as new tech arrives, the old continues to lumber along in the shadows.

Squeezing the Most Performance from Cheap Web Hosting

Squeezing the Most Performance from Cheap Web Hosting

There are hosting providers out there that do offer stable, low-cost hosting. However, you do need to learn how to improve their performance.

What Can WordPress Do to Appeal to the DIY Market?

What Can WordPress Do to Appeal to the DIY Market?