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Eric Karkovack (900 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 Will AI Impact the Next Generation of Designers?

How Will AI Impact the Next Generation of Designers?

Design / Web Design

Many of us worry that AI will replace us at work and spread falsehoods. Those concerns are legitimate. However, I’m starting to worry about another issue: the devaluing of human creativity.

Why Niche WordPress Plugins May Be the Best Option

Why Niche WordPress Plugins May Be the Best Option

WordPress

Before you install that do-everything plugin – take a moment to discover the advantages of staying small. You might find that it’s the best option.

Fantastic Examples of Variable Fonts in Action

Fantastic Examples of Variable Fonts in Action

Fonts / UI Design

Variable fonts are the best thing to happen to typography since web fonts. And we’ve some variable font code snippets that prove just that!

Learn How to Build a WordPress Block Theme Style Variation

Learn How to Build a WordPress Block Theme Style Variation

WordPress

We show you how creating a custom block theme style variation can be built in the WordPress Site Editor in minutes. Point and click your way to a custom design!

How to Refactor Your Outdated WordPress Code With AI

How to Refactor Your Outdated WordPress Code With AI

WordPress

Part of bringing your older WordPress site up to modern standards means refactoring outdated code. We show you how to use AI tools to help identify and fix any issues.

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

How to Create a Custom User Role in WordPress

WordPress

We take a look at what custom user roles are in WordPress, why you’d want to use them, and a few different techniques for creating them.

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

Learn How to Display WordPress Custom Field Data With Blocks

WordPress

Learn how to use the WordPress Block Bindings API to display custom field data—no plugin required. A simple walkthrough with real examples.

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?

WordPress

We discuss how AI site builders may support WordPress freelancers and agencies in the future, and where the current tools still fall short.

How to Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks

How to Add Custom Style Variations to WordPress Blocks

WordPress

We’ll show you how to add custom styles to a WordPress block. When finished, you’ll have a real-world example to use as a basis for your ideas.

The Best Practices for Managing Your Client’s WordPress Sites

The Best Practices for Managing Your Client’s WordPress Sites

Freelance / WordPress

The more sites you build and manage for clients, the greater the responsibilities. So, how do you keep everything on track? Read on for best practices in managing your clients’ WordPress websites.

How AI Changed My Web Development Workflow

How AI Changed My Web Development Workflow

Freelance / Web Design

AI has changed my workflow. ChatGPT and Copilot have also changed how I approach development projects. Here’s a look at how AI has impacted me so far.

How to Onboard Your Clients With WordPress

How to Onboard Your Clients With WordPress

WordPress
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