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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 to Balance Client Needs vs. Building Your Portfolio

How to Balance Client Needs vs. Building Your Portfolio

Is our work focused on our clients or ourselves? How can you tell the difference? We try to identify who those fancy design features is benefitting.

How to Plan a Redesign of a WordPress Multisite Network

How to Plan a Redesign of a WordPress Multisite Network

From planning and testing to optimizing for performance, we show you how to navigate the complexities of a Multisite Network redesign.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating eCommerce Microinteractions

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating eCommerce Microinteractions

A collection of code snippets for adding simple microinteractions to your eCommerce store. Improve the UX of your online store!

What to Know Before Attending a WordPress Contributor Day

What to Know Before Attending a WordPress Contributor Day

Some thoughts and observations on what it’s like to participate in a WordPress Contributor Day. Is for you? Keep reading to find out.

How to Simplify Your Web Design Business

How to Simplify Your Web Design Business

If your design business is a mess – or are concerned it could become one – don’t worry, as we share tips that will help you simplify things.

10 CSS, JavaScript & SVG Snippets for Creating Logos

10 CSS, JavaScript & SVG Snippets for Creating Logos

We take a look at 10 examples of logo design built with CSS, JavaScript and SVG. Some are originals, others are from well-known brands. All are amazing!

How to Keep Freelance Clients for Years to Come

How to Keep Freelance Clients for Years to Come

Learn how to keep clients, maintain strong relationships with them, and ensure their loyalty with these simple guidelines for freelance designers.

How to Prioritize Your Web Design Work

How to Prioritize Your Web Design Work

Learning how to prioritize your web design projects takes time and practice. We take a look at a few key factors that can help.

How to De-Clutter Your WordPress Site

How to De-Clutter Your WordPress Site

We point you towards some areas where virtual garbage can begin to pile up in WordPress and introduce you to a few tools that can help.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Texture & Pattern Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Texture & Pattern Effects

We have a fantastic collection of free-to-use CSS and JavaScript code snippets that you can use to create highly creative patterns & textures.

The Pros and Cons of Life-Altering Web Design Projects

The Pros and Cons of Life-Altering Web Design Projects

Exploring the benefits and challenges of undertaking web design projects that have the potential to change your career.

How to Build Client-Proof WordPress Websites

How to Build Client-Proof WordPress Websites

Handing off a new WordPress website to a client offers a great feeling of satisfaction. You provide a pixel-perfect rendering of a brand’s online presence and hope it plays a…

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Interactive Timelines

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Interactive Timelines

These CSS & JavaScript snippets demonstrate that timelines can be incredibly versatile. From minimally formatted layout to a fully animated experience.

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Page Transition Effects

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Page Transition Effects

A collection of CSS and JavaScript snippets for creating page transitions that you can use to add something exciting to your next project.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Social Media Icons & Buttons

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Social Media Icons & Buttons

Customize your website with unique social media icons using CSS and JavaScript. Stand out with personalized icons that match your brand.

8 Pure CSS Games You Can Play in Your Browser

8 Pure CSS Games You Can Play in Your Browser

A collection of the best pure CSS games currently available. They range from the stupefyingly simple all the way to “wow, CSS can do that?”

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Awesome Reveal Effects

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Awesome Reveal Effects

A collection of copy and paste CSS and JavaScript code snippets for creating animated reveal effects.

How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Web Design Business

How to Add Recurring Revenue to Your Web Design Business