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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.
Using the WordPress Classic Editor on New Websites

Using the WordPress Classic Editor on New Websites

As software evolves, we can find ourselves having to adapt to new ways of doing things. There’s a learning curve involved that, while frustrating at first, becomes second nature once…

Perfect the User Experience with userstack

Perfect the User Experience with userstack

Improving user experience with Userstack, a tool for understanding and optimizing website interactions.

Microsoft’s Browser Legacy

Microsoft’s Browser Legacy

The browser market is changing. With the recent news that Microsoft is abandoning its EdgeHTML browser engine in exchange for Chromium, it seems that Google has won the browser wars…

The Grumpy Designer’s Bold Predictions for 2019

The Grumpy Designer’s Bold Predictions for 2019

2019 is upon us and it has me thinking big. And since everyone else out there is telling you what will happen in the new year, I’m going to do…

How to Choose the Right Web Design Conference

How to Choose the Right Web Design Conference

Choosing the right web design conference for your professional development, based on focus, size, and networking opportunities.

The Grumpy Designer: Email Is the Worst

The Grumpy Designer: Email Is the Worst

The Grumpy Designer’s perspective on email communication, blending humor with practical advice for managing your inbox.

ipapi Adds Real-Time Geolocation and IP Data to Your Projects Sponsored

ipapi Adds Real-Time Geolocation and IP Data to Your Projects

Companies are using IP Geolocation technology at ever-increasing rates. This data is crucial to providing users with a more personalized experience. And, it also serves as an important tool in…

Google’s Dominance on the Web, 20 Years In

Google’s Dominance on the Web, 20 Years In

It’s amazing to think that Google recently celebrated their 20th birthday. Those of us who started our careers before the behemoth’s existence remember a time when search was kind of…

10 Super Useful Code Generators for Web Designers

10 Super Useful Code Generators for Web Designers

Code generators can be a web designer’s best friend for a couple of reasons. For one, they can often help you learn new techniques or brush up on ones you…

When Does a Small Business Need a Mobile App?

When Does a Small Business Need a Mobile App?

The benefits and considerations of developing a mobile app for small businesses, from engagement to functionality.

Rediscover History with the Web Design Museum

Rediscover History with the Web Design Museum

The earliest era of the web brought with it a lot of experimentation. It was a new medium and designers looked for ways to best utilize their skills. But standards…

How to Use Slides to Create Impressive Landing Page Designs Sponsored

How to Use Slides to Create Impressive Landing Page Designs