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Eric Karkovack (839 Articles)

Eric Karkovack is a web designer 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 Twitter @karks88.
Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Why Fixing Websites Is a Growth Opportunity for Freelancers

Think of all the broken or poorly maintained websites out there. An enterprising freelance web designer could focus on these clients.

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Being a Workaholic Designer and How to Recover

Addressing the issue of workaholism among designers, offering insights into achieving a healthier work-life balance.

Freelancers vs. Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Freelancers vs. Agencies: Which is Right for Your Project?

Comparing freelancers and agencies in the web design industry, discussing the pros and cons of each for clients and designers.

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Bento Grid Layouts

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Bento Grid Layouts

Dive into CSS bento grid layouts. A collection of CSS flexbox and grid code snippets, and examples for enhancing your web development skills.

What You Need To Know About Accessible Web Content

What You Need To Know About Accessible Web Content

Discover how to make web content accessible to everyone, enhancing user experience and inclusivity.

Taking Trips Outside of Your Design Comfort Zone

Taking Trips Outside of Your Design Comfort Zone

We explore why projects outside of our sweet spot can cause such discomfort and discuss those things we can do to meet these challenges with enthusiasm.

How to Use ChatGPT to Export Data from a WordPress Database

How to Use ChatGPT to Export Data from a WordPress Database

Learn how ChatGPT can help extract data from multiple WordPress plugins for quicker and easier data handling.

A Quick Guide to Great Website Photography

A Quick Guide to Great Website Photography

A great photo can transform a webpage. But not just any old photo will do. Finding the right image requires careful consideration. Designers don’t always get to make that decision,…

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

How to Make Time for Your Professional Learning Goals

With the disruption of the pandemic, many web designers have had to put their learning goals on hold. The question is, how do we manage these disruptions and avoid falling behind?

Why You Should Consider Updating Your Web Design Workflow

Why You Should Consider Updating Your Web Design Workflow

Reasons to reconsider and update your web design workflow for efficiency, creativity, and client satisfaction.

Why Creatives Keep Using the Same Portfolio Design Ideas

Why Creatives Keep Using the Same Portfolio Design Ideas