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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.
The Grumpy Designer: Annoying Web Design Marketing Tactics

The Grumpy Designer: Annoying Web Design Marketing Tactics

Since the dawn of commerce, marketing has been a part of our world. Whether it was getting three figs for the price of two at the bazaar or saving a…

How to Make a Decent Living as a Web Designer

How to Make a Decent Living as a Web Designer

Insights on making a decent living as a web designer, focusing on strategies for financial success and career satisfaction.

Keys to Designing a Great Mobile Website Experience

Keys to Designing a Great Mobile Website Experience

With the sheer number of devices and screen sizes out there, responsive design has become standard protocol. It’s vital that we design for and test our websites to ensure that…

When to Point Web Design Clients Towards Third-Party Services

When to Point Web Design Clients Towards Third-Party Services

The role of third-party services in web design, how they can enhance your projects, and considerations for their use.

Are Static HTML Websites Still Relevant?

Are Static HTML Websites Still Relevant?

These days, dynamic websites are well within the reach of every web designer. We often don’t think twice about using tools such as WordPress or Drupal to power our next…

5 Design & Development Skills to Learn This Summer

5 Design & Development Skills to Learn This Summer

Summertime is here – at least in the northern hemisphere. And while our thoughts often turn to vacations and outdoor activities, this time of year is also a perfect opportunity…

Why Designers Need Creativity & Practicality to Succeed

Why Designers Need Creativity & Practicality to Succeed

Balancing creativity with practicality in design, ensuring innovative yet functional outcomes.

Is Big Data Selling Out Web Designers?

Is Big Data Selling Out Web Designers?

For years, web designers have relied on free tools from the likes of Google, Facebook and other large companies to enhance the things we build. We have happily used these…

The Grumpy Designer’s Summer Survival Guide

The Grumpy Designer’s Summer Survival Guide

A summer survival guide for designers, offering tips to stay productive and balanced during the slower season.

ipstack Helps You Know and Serve Users in Real-Time Sponsored

ipstack Helps You Know and Serve Users in Real-Time

Want to know the secret behind building a successful website? It’s all about the end user. Provide them with something that’s both powerful and easy-to-use and the result is something…

Build Feature-Rich & Secure Chat Applications with PubNub ChatEngine Sponsored

Build Feature-Rich & Secure Chat Applications with PubNub ChatEngine

Chat and messaging applications have become an essential part of our everyday lives. And, while they’re great for connecting with friends, they’re also vital to businesses. The ability to collaborate…

The Art of Hating Your Previous Creative Work

The Art of Hating Your Previous Creative Work