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Eric Karkovack (905 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.
Why Web Designers Should Learn Multiple Content Management Systems

Why Web Designers Should Learn Multiple Content Management Systems

We live in an era where web designers have become ultra-specialized. Many tend to have a narrow focus regarding the tools they use and types of projects they accept. It…

Wix Goes After WordPress: One User’s Take

Wix Goes After WordPress: One User’s Take

This isn’t exactly a Coke vs Pepsi type of rivalry. In terms of market share, it’s more like an ant (Wix) flicking a spec of dirt on Godzilla (WordPress).

Critical Info: The Story Behind Building a Government COVID-19 Website

Critical Info: The Story Behind Building a Government COVID-19 Website

Insights into building a user-friendly government website for COVID-19 information and resources.

How Modernizr Can Help You Implement CSS Fallbacks

How Modernizr Can Help You Implement CSS Fallbacks

For websites that still have a significant number of users with older browsers, we show you how to utilize the Modernizr feature detection library.

Are Google’s Core Web Vitals Metrics Unreasonable?

Are Google’s Core Web Vitals Metrics Unreasonable?

We discuss what Core Web Vitals means to sites that run on a tight budget or content management system (CMS). Is Google asking too much?

Thoughts on WordPress Achieving 40% Market Share

Thoughts on WordPress Achieving 40% Market Share

How did WordPress gain such a massive market share? And what does it have to do in order to maintain its dominance?

How to Choose New Tools and Technology for Your Web Projects

How to Choose New Tools and Technology for Your Web Projects

A new tool or technology you haven’t used before can significantly impact you and your clients. That’s why it pays to consider things from every angle.

Snippets That Recreate Board Games in the Virtual World

Snippets That Recreate Board Games in the Virtual World

Board games are a favorite pastime for all ages. When you think about it, they were the original portable gaming systems. Take one over to a friend’s house or get…

What COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Can Teach Designers

What COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Can Teach Designers

Lessons designers can learn from COVID-19 vaccine scheduling systems to improve user interfaces.

My Client Made Me Do It: True Tales from the Grumpy Designer

My Client Made Me Do It: True Tales from the Grumpy Designer

Enjoy humorous and relatable stories from the Grumpy Designer, offering a unique perspective on the design industry.

Avoiding ‘Wasteful’ CSS in Your Projects

Avoiding ‘Wasteful’ CSS in Your Projects

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It seems like web designers are constantly striving to optimize their creations. In the short term this benefits performance. Over the long haul it can simplify maintenance as well. Quite…

Where Two-Factor Authentication Falls Short

Where Two-Factor Authentication Falls Short