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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.
WordPress Product Founders on What They Would Do Differently

WordPress Product Founders on What They Would Do Differently

WordPress

Incredible as it sounds, WordPress was initially released back in 2003. And it has evolved quite a bit during that time. It has become a mature, if ever-changing, platform for…

After Internet Explorer, Who Will Be the Web’s Next Nemesis?

After Internet Explorer, Who Will Be the Web’s Next Nemesis?

Web Design

While no longer having to support IE is a reason to celebrate, what will we do without our favorite nemesis? Who or what could replace it?

Areas Where AI Can (and Already Is) Benefitting Web Designers

Areas Where AI Can (and Already Is) Benefitting Web Designers

Web Design

We share some methods that AI can benefit web designers – including a few that you can take advantage of right now.

Should Freelance Web Designers Care about Web 3.0?

Should Freelance Web Designers Care about Web 3.0?

Freelance / Web Design

All hype aside, what does 3.0 mean for freelance web designers? Is it worth caring about? We explore what it might entail for the rest of us.

How to Ensure that the Grumpy Designer Never Buys Your Product

How to Ensure that the Grumpy Designer Never Buys Your Product

Web Design / WordPress

If you’re looking to win this grumpy designer over, you’d better avoid these shady sales tactics and practices.

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

Why Full Stack Web Development Is Still a Viable Path

Freelance / Web Design

It’s worth asking whether full stack web development is a realistic option in modern times. Can one person really do it all effectively?

What to Know Before Using Social Media APIs on Your Website

What to Know Before Using Social Media APIs on Your Website

Web Design

Tapping into a social media API shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are some risks involved and scenarios where it’s overkill.

How to Start Testing Your Website with a Screen Reader

How to Start Testing Your Website with a Screen Reader

Web Design

There’s no doubt as to the importance of building accessible websites. It’s a constant topic of discussion in the web design community. And, in my opinion, most designers want to…

Should Market Share Matter When Choosing a CMS?

Should Market Share Matter When Choosing a CMS?

Web Design / WordPress

When choosing a CMS, should market share factor into the decision? Should it matter at all? We attempt to answer those questions and more.

The Line Between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

The Line Between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

Web Design / WordPress

The line between custom and DIY is becoming increasingly blurred. What does “custom” even mean these days?

Exploring the WordPress Block Pattern Directory

Exploring the WordPress Block Pattern Directory

WordPress

We take you on a tour of the new Block Pattern Directory for WordPress and show you how to take advantage of it.

10 Outstanding Examples of Call-to-Actions Buttons for Inspiration

10 Outstanding Examples of Call-to-Actions Buttons for Inspiration

Inspiration / Web Design
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