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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 Many Issues Are Acceptable for Gutenberg’s Release?

How Many Issues Are Acceptable for Gutenberg’s Release?

We are finally (barring any last-minute delays) approaching the time when WordPress 5.0 is released. With it comes a certain new editor that has drummed up quite a lot of…

MailOptin is the Complete Email List and Automation WordPress Plugin Sponsored

MailOptin is the Complete Email List and Automation WordPress Plugin

There is still great value in capturing email addresses through your website. Keeping users informed of new content and promotions helps to build brand loyalty. When you think about it,…

Lessons from Gutenberg

Lessons from Gutenberg

WordPress 5.0 is on the horizon. Yes, we’ve been saying it for months. But now we really are on the brink of its full release. The journey to get to…

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.

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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…

Supercharge the WordPress Gutenberg Editor with Custom Blocks

Supercharge the WordPress Gutenberg Editor with Custom Blocks

In a default installation, the WordPress Gutenberg editor contains a number of useful blocks. All of your basic text and image formatting, along with multicolumn layouts are included. But that’s…

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How to Use Slides to Create Impressive Landing Page Designs