Eric Karkovack

Tools touting artificial intelligence (AI) haven’t been around for very long. But that hasn’t stopped companies from taking a leap of faith with them. Some have even attempted to replace humans with ChatGPT or similar apps. One such experiment came…

Building and marketing a WordPress product is tough. But the reality is that you need to excel at both. Your success depends upon it. Producing great content should be part of your marketing strategy. You’re inviting potential customers into your…

Recent years have brought several new toys for WordPress developers to experiment with. The Block and Site editors are chief among them. We’re seeing lots of new products that take advantage. As a project, WordPress wants you to use these innovative…

The web has been around for 30+ years. And we’ve reached a point where “old timers” exist within the industry. In this case, let’s define it as anyone with more than 15 years of experience. My web design career began in 1996. That was right about the…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is our new gold rush. People are scrambling to be a part of the scene. It’s easy to understand why. Media coverage of the technology is non-stop. And no one wants to be left behind. The possibilities may be endless.…

WooCommerce is the most popular eCommerce solution for WordPress. The free plugin boasts over five million installations. It’s versatile and can be used to sell both physical and virtual goods. The plugin follows the WordPress tradition of being…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is just starting to impact society. But that hasn’t stopped people from making bold proclamations. I’m particularly fond of the Doomsday scenarios. You know, the very darkest of sci-fi fantasies. The possibility of…

Dreamweaver has long been a staple for web designers. The trailblazing tool was first released back in 1997 by Macromedia. I’ve been a user since 1999. I had a contracting gig. The client insisted that I use Dreamweaver. I wasn’t thrilled about this…

I’m still fascinated by all aspects of the 1990s. Coming of age during the decade is a big reason why. But there’s more to the story. The 90s were also a golden age for technology as well. The personal computer made its way into the mainstream. And…

Freelance web designers exist to serve clients. We build and maintain websites for a variety of organizations. But you soon realize that some clients have high expectations and a low budget. What do they want? The traditional “fast and cheap”…

WordPress isn’t like other content management systems (CMS) on the market. Sure, there are other free and open-source options. But they don’t have nearly as big of a market share. That leaves WordPress to compete with commercial offerings. Platforms…

WordCamp US 2023 is now behind us! I had high hopes coming into the event. And I’m happy to say that I wasn’t disappointed. It was my first “flagship” WordCamp. And it certainly had the look and feel of a large conference. Attendance was high, with…

WordPress community members are often encouraged to contribute to the project. That makes plenty of sense. The software is open-source and relies on both sponsored and volunteer contributors. It’s what keeps things moving forward. However, the idea…

Web designers working with WordPress have always had options. There is a myriad of ways to build a quality website. It’s all about finding the right fit for your needs. That’s why the newfangled world of block themes has been disruptive. They’re…

The global pandemic had profound impacts. But for me, isolation wasn’t one of them. You see, I’ve worked from home for over 20 years. Being alone in a small space is just another day at the office. But it has affected me outside the office. I haven’t…

WordPress has had a significant impact on freelancers. The open-source content management system (CMS) provides a path for designers, developers, and other entrepreneurs. Anyone can build a career around the app. We’ve seen the results over the past…

There’s something unique about being a freelance web designer. You can achieve success while also maintaining freedom. But much of it involves chasing new clients and working long hours. It’s a lifestyle that requires constant hustle. There’s no time…

It’s impossible to escape the hype surrounding artificial intelligence. Stories about this technology are everywhere. Tools like Bard, ChatGPT, and Stable Diffusion are becoming mainstream. And people have a lot of opinions regarding what they mean…

I like to think of the WordPress community as a family. The kind that you used to see on TV sitcoms. One where everyone is kind and misunderstandings are comical. Everything’s resolved within 30 minutes. Nice and tidy! You see it in those happy…

The Gutenberg project has changed WordPress dramatically. First, the Block Editor brought an entirely new interface to content creators. Then the Site Editor came along and did the same for designers. In short: everything’s a block now. The project…