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Eric Karkovack (830 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.
How to Stay Safe When Updating WordPress

How to Stay Safe When Updating WordPress

Choosing WordPress to power your website is a smart move. You’ll gain access to a world of themes, plugins, and possibilities. There are also some responsibilities, though. Making sure your…

8 CSS & JS Snippets for Creating eCommerce Components

8 CSS & JS Snippets for Creating eCommerce Components

These copy & paste CSS & JavaScript UI concepts can be applied to any eCommerce site. Convert window shoppers into fully-fledged customers!

8 CSS Snippets That Bring Claymorphism to Life

8 CSS Snippets That Bring Claymorphism to Life

We have a fun collection of CSS code snippets that will allow you to copy & paste Claymorphic UI elements into your designs.

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.

25+ Best Event Stationery Templates for InDesign & Photoshop

25+ Best Event Stationery Templates for InDesign & Photoshop

A curated collection of event stationery templates for Photoshop and InDesign. Stunning designs for calendars, tickets, lanyards, posters, brochure, and more.

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.

8 CSS & JavaScript Neumorphism Effect Snippets

8 CSS & JavaScript Neumorphism Effect Snippets

The web design industry has always been great at throwing around buzzwords. One of the most recent examples is neumorphism – which is supposedly the “new skeuomorphic” for design elements….

8 CSS Snippets for Creating the Glassmorphism Effect

8 CSS Snippets for Creating the Glassmorphism Effect

A collection of glassmorphism effects built with CSS. They range from common UI elements like buttons to more complex creations.

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

What to Look For in Maintenance-Only Clients

Are you looking for maintenance-only web design clients? Here are some things to consider, along with how to determine your business goals.

Love a WordPress Plugin or Theme? Pay It Forward

Love a WordPress Plugin or Theme? Pay It Forward

By paying it forward to WordPress developers, we can positively impact the people and products that help make our websites better.

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 AI Could Change Collaboration for Web Designers & Developers

How AI Could Change Collaboration for Web Designers & Developers