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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.
Supporting Old Browsers: How-To and for How Long

Supporting Old Browsers: How-To and for How Long

Thank goodness for web browsers keepings themselves up-to-date. For so many years, we had to rely on users to make the effort to download new versions as they were released….

The Grumpy Designer: These Are a Few of My Least Favorite Things

The Grumpy Designer: These Are a Few of My Least Favorite Things

After 20+ years in the web design industry, I’ve found that the web is still far from perfect. There are a number of things I’d love to see change for…

The Types of Websites That Can Benefit From a CDN

The Types of Websites That Can Benefit From a CDN

A lot of time and effort goes into creating a killer website. But we can take all of those blood, sweat and tears and narrow them down into a few…

Heavily Involved or Completely Absent: Who Would You Rather Design For?

Heavily Involved or Completely Absent: Who Would You Rather Design For?

One thing you learn fairly quickly as a freelance designer is that no two clients are alike. You have to learn to deal with different personalities and expectations. It’s almost…

Is That Project Over Your Head? Not So Fast…

Is That Project Over Your Head? Not So Fast…

When discussing a potential project with a client, have you ever broken out into a cold sweat? Perhaps your sudden bout of stress wasn’t quite so outwardly visible – but…

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Quickly Create Responsive Email Templates with MailStyler 2

These days, every business needs a responsive email template for their marketing campaigns. The trouble is that email client software on both desktop and mobile is notoriously difficult to design…

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CxJS Helps You Build Complete JavaScript Applications with Ease

JavaScript-based applications are used for everything from small websites all the way up to enterprise-level CRM interfaces. They’ve become an important part of how people interact with data. But before…

FullStory Lets You See Your Site from a User’s Perspective Sponsored

FullStory Lets You See Your Site from a User’s Perspective

Imagine being able to see your website as a user does. You might catch their frustration when something doesn’t work as expected. Or, you may give yourself a high-five when…

The Grumpy Designer: Work How You Want To, Adjust When You Have To

The Grumpy Designer: Work How You Want To, Adjust When You Have To

How many times has your web browsing or social media feed led you to an article telling you not to do things the way you’re doing them? It seems like…

Recharging Your Creativity

Recharging Your Creativity

Sometimes, the same old routine of sitting at the computer can be draining. This is especially so when you spend most of your time doing grunt work or trying to…

Take Control of your Joomla! Design with SP Page Builder Sponsored

Take Control of your Joomla! Design with SP Page Builder

Creating a uniquely beautiful and functional website with Joomla! takes time and skill – even for seasoned professionals. And, if you’re not an experienced Joomla developer, the task can seem…

The Myth of Building a Simple eCommerce Website

The Myth of Building a Simple eCommerce Website